Lok Sabha
India's Parliament Passes SHANTI Bill: Opening Nuclear Sector to Private Players While Targeting 100 GW Capacity by 2047
Dec 17, 2025 10:01 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, allowing private participation in the civil nuclear sector. Union Minister Jitendra Singh described it as milestone legislation aimed at helping India achieve its target of 100 GW atomic energy generation by 2047, while opposition parties express concerns about diluted nuclear liability provisions.
BJP's Amit Malviya Accuses Trinamool MP Kirti Azad of Vaping in Parliament: E-Cigarette Controversy Explained
Dec 17, 2025 07:56 pm CST
BJP leader Amit Malviya has shared video footage allegedly showing Trinamool MP Kirti Azad vaping inside Parliament, intensifying political tensions over alleged violations of India's strict e-cigarette ban. The controversy has drawn in Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and highlights broader political rivalries between BJP and Trinamool Congress ahead of upcoming elections, while raising questions about parliamentary decorum and privilege.
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Congress in Parliament While Rahul Gandhi Attends Event in Germany
Dec 17, 2025 12:51 pm CST
During Rahul Gandhi's absence at an overseas event in Germany, first-time MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has emerged as a formidable leader in the Lok Sabha, spearheading Congress opposition against the G Ram G Bill that aims to replace MGNREGA. Her powerful speeches and strategic protests both inside and outside Parliament have established her as a prominent Congress figure despite being an MP for just one year.
Supriya Sule Defends EVMs: "Won Four Elections on Same Machines" as Opposition Questions Electoral Integrity
Dec 16, 2025 01:08 pm CST
NCP MP Supriya Sule has publicly disagreed with Congress-led accusations of EVM manipulation, citing her four successful elections using the same systems. Her stance contrasts with INDIA bloc ally Rahul Gandhi's claims about electoral integrity, while Home Minister Amit Shah pointed out that EVMs were originally introduced by Congress leadership and only questioned when BJP started winning elections.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Amit Shah Defends Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Amid Opposition Criticism in Parliament
Dec 10, 2025 09:05 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in Parliament, stating it's a routine process to eliminate duplicate entries and illegal voters. Shah criticized the Opposition, particularly Congress, for spreading misinformation while noting similar exercises were conducted during previous Congress administrations. The ongoing revision in 12 states has sparked heated parliamentary debates between government and opposition benches.
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
Trinamool MP Mimics PM Modi in Parliament While Criticizing Voter List Revision Process
Dec 09, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool MP, mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a parliamentary discussion on electoral reforms, criticizing the government's claims about infiltrators in Bihar and questioning the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process that he claims is designed to delete voters rather than authenticate them. Banerjee argued that removing voters from electoral rolls undermines democratic principles and criticized digital verification methods for determining family relationships.
Rajnath Singh Criticizes Congress for Marginalizing Vande Mataram in Parliament Address
Dec 08, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a strong critique of Congress in Parliament, accusing them of marginalizing the national song Vande Mataram through appeasement politics dating back to Nehru's era. During the 150th anniversary discussion, Singh emphasized the song's historical significance as "the essence of nationalism" and called for restoring its rightful place in national consciousness.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Defends National Song and Nehru's Legacy in Parliament's 150-Year Vande Mataram Commemoration
Dec 08, 2025 07:15 pm CST
In a passionate address during the Lok Sabha's special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended the national song's significance while criticizing the government for diverting attention from current issues. She highlighted Nehru's contributions to institutions like ISRO and AIIMS, challenged ongoing criticisms of the former prime minister, and called for substantive debate on pressing national concerns rather than historical distractions.