New Delhi: The renewed BJP-AIADMK alliance in Tamil Nadu – announced Friday evening by Home Minister Amit Shah, with ex-Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami by his side – gives the former a premade political platform, i.e., access to an established cadre and voter base before next year’s state election. How …
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Waqf Bill Passed By Rajya Sabha With 128 Votes For, 95 Against
New Delhi: The Waqf bill, after a smooth passage through Lok Sabha, breezed through the Rajya Sabha 24 hours later, after yet another marathon debate. On its way, it exposed a chink in the armour of the parties opposing the bill. The voting was 128 votes in favour of the …
Read More »“Waqf For Poor Muslims, Not Theft,” Says Amit Shah In Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Union home minister Amit Shah, speaking at the debate over the Waqf Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha this evening, presented a long list of properties that he said were given for Waqf. The list included land belonging to temples, other religions, the government and others. His point: “You …
Read More »Controversial Waqf Bill In Lok Sabha: Does BJP Have The Numbers?
New Delhi: Lok Sabha is set to witness a marathon debate today as Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill, which has sparked heated political exchanges over the past few weeks Here’s your 10-point cheat sheet to this big story The legislation aims to amend the …
Read More »“I’m Stopped From Speaking,” Rahul Gandhi Hits Out At Lok Sabha Speaker
Targeting Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi said he was not being allowed to speak in the House and that this was not the correct way to run the proceedings. Source link
Read More »“Maha Kumbh Will Inspire New Achievements”: PM Modi In Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today praised the unity of citizens for making Maha Kumbh, the grand month-long gathering of Hindu pilgrims, a successful event. At least 66 crore devotees – almost 10 times the population of France – attended the mega congregation that ended last month in Prayagraj. …
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