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Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.
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Parliament adjourned till Monday amid uproar over discussion on NEET
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi said the NEET issue is a very important issue for the whole country and they want a dedicated discussion in the House on the matter
Published on Jun 28, 2024 12:24 PM IST
Opposition to move adjournment motions on NEET row today
At a meeting of the INDIA bloc members at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence on Thursday, opposition leaders decided that the “NEET issue is of paramount importance and must be taken up separately,” a senior leader who attended the meeting said, seeking anonymity.
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
‘Emergency reference a travesty of Parliamentary traditions’: Congress to Birla
On Wednesday, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla started his second stint in the top office pitching for a new vision and new resolve but also called the Emergency a “dark day in the history of India”
Published on Jun 27, 2024 04:01 PM IST
India expects Opposition to defend Constitution: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday emphasised on the Opposition’s role in Parliament as the representative of the voice of India and hoped that Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla “will do his duty to defend the Constitution” by allowing the Opposition to speak, marking his first speech as Leader of the Opposition in the Lower House.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:58 AM IST
Parliament set to write Amrit Kaal’s future under Om Birla: Modi
As India makes efforts to modernise and fulfill its aspirations, the Parliament under Om Birla’s leadership is ready to “write the future of Amrit Kaal”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday as he congratulated the Rajasthan lawmaker on his election as the Lok Sabha Speaker for a second consecutive term.
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 07:52 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Lok Sabha elects Om Birla as Speaker by voice vote
Pro-tem Speaker B Mahtab made the announcement after the opposition, which had proposed Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh as its candidate, did not press for votes to the motion
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 12:14 PM IST
Om Birla likely to be Lok Sabha Speaker for 2nd time in a row
Birla, born in 1962, was a two-term MP when he was made the Lok Sabha Speaker in 2019, a position usually reserved for senior leaders
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 09:39 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi chosen as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
A larger section of the Opposition anticipated that Gandhi would take the Leader of the Opposition’s responsibilities after the Congress became eligible for the prestigious post for the first time in 10 years
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Ruling party is breaking the convention of Lok Sabha: Congress MP K Suresh
The Mavelikkara MP said the Opposition is “ready to withdraw” the nomination if the ruling coalition assures them of the Deputy Speaker post
Published on Jun 26, 2024 09:19 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi chosen LoP in Lok Sabha after INDIA meeting
As the Leader of the Opposition, the Rae Bareli MP will lead a strong and diverse Opposition group against the Modi government.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Rare showdown for Speaker as NDA picks Om Birla again
India faces first Lok Sabha Speaker election in 50 years over deputy speaker post deadlock. NDA's Birla vs. INDIA's Suresh in major showdown.
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 04:24 AM IST
Constitution, NEET on Opposition’s agenda in Parliament
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) on Monday started off its fresh spell in Parliament by holding up copies of the Constitution and asserting that it will raise people’s issues, as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being “psychologically on the back foot” and trying to “save his government”.
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 07:06 AM IST
MPs with agricultural background a common theme in 18th Lok Sabha
148 newly elected MPs have stated agriculture as their profession while 13 declared themselves as farmers
Updated on Jun 23, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Opposition panel members likely to stay away from assisting protem Speaker
The Opposition parties are unhappy with the BJP’s decision to overlook K Suresh, an eighth-term lawmaker, for the post of protem Speaker and make BJP leader Bhartruhari Mahtab the interim Speaker
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:06 PM IST
TMC and Congress set to join hands to take on BJP in Parliament
On Thursday, former Union minister P Chidambaram met Mamata Banerjee in a bid to improve the ties between the two sides
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 01:30 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi keeps Rae Bareli; Priyanka to make electoral debut from Wayanad
Rahul Gandhi to retain Rae Bareli, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to contest Wayanad. Nehru-Gandhi family trio in Parliament if Priyanka wins by-election.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Priyanka to make electoral debut from Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi retains Raebareli
The Congress party, however, didn’t disclose if Rahul Gandhi will be the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 09:41 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's dilemma: Rae Bareli or a seat in the south
HT edition of Feb 8, 1980, said: “Mrs Gandhi was given a tumultuous reception on her first visit to this town (Rae Bareli) after assuming office once again.."
Published on Jun 13, 2024 03:39 PM IST
After an impressive show in Lok Sabha polls, what lies ahead for Opposition?
The Congress party has improved its tally substantially from 52 in the last Lok Sabha to 99 in the 18th Lok Sabha
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Political protests: Ride a bullock cart to Parl, switch off lights
Innovative protests in India have a history. In 1973, AB Vajpayee arrived at Parliament on a bullock cart to protest against the increase in fuel prices.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 08:00 AM IST
How Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi made Congress battle ready for next 5 years
Sonia emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies have “suffered political and moral defeat” in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
Published on Jun 10, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Oppn bloc must work cohesively inside and outside House: Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized on the unity of the INDIA bloc with 236 lawmakers, acknowledging the need to function cohesively inside and outside Parliament.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 05:03 AM IST
No longer should House be bulldozed, says Sonia at CPP meet, takes on Modi
Sonia Gandhi attacks PM Modi, says he suffered a "political and moral defeat" in recent elections, calls for accountability in Parliament.
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 04:57 AM IST
CWC passes resolution to appoint Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
A Congress Working Committee resolution also praised Rahul Gandhi for his role in the 2024 Lok Sabha campaign
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 04:08 PM IST
People have spoken against dictatorial ways of BJP, says Kharge at CWC meet
The Congress-led INDIA alliance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls bagged 232 seats and restricted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to less than 300 seats
Updated on Jun 08, 2024 01:30 PM IST
Mandate against Modi... will fight together: INDIA pledge
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said that INDIA bloc will take "appropriate measures at the appropriate time”.
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 04:43 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
How Rahul Gandhi turned the tide in favour of Congress, INDIA bloc alliance
The final count for the Lok Sabha 2024 elections has concluded, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 240 seats while Congress won 99 seats
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:58 AM IST
How Congress scripted a revival from the lows of 2014 and 2019
The performance of the Congress and the INDIA bloc meant that the BJP was restricted to 240seats, short of the majority, although the larger NDA grouping which it heads won 294 seats
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 08:47 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
From 52 seats in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress comes a long way in 2024
The Congress, with a bunch of allies, has decimated the BJP’s claim of ��400 paar’, dented Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s electoral invincibility and developed INDIA alliance a force to reckon with
Published on Jun 04, 2024 12:56 PM IST
What 200+ seats will mean for the INDIA bloc
If the NDA fails to come close to a two-third majority in the new Lok Sabha, it may also derail the BJP’s one nation, one election plan
Updated on Jun 04, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
