Congress MP
Shashi Tharoor Criticizes SHANTI Nuclear Bill as "Dangerous Leap" with Inadequate Safety Measures
Dec 17, 2025 10:49 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has strongly criticized the government's SHANTI nuclear energy bill, calling it a "dangerous leap into privatized nuclear expansion" that lacks adequate safeguards. The bill would allow private entities to operate across the nuclear fuel cycle with minimal oversight and caps liability at just $460 million, despite nuclear disasters like Fukushima costing hundreds of billions to remediate. Tharoor warns that profit motives should not override public safety and environmental protection.
Shashi Tharoor Misses Third Consecutive Congress Parliamentary Meeting Amid Growing Internal Tensions
Dec 12, 2025 04:11 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has skipped three consecutive meetings of party parliamentarians, including Friday's gathering led by Rahul Gandhi. His recent absences come amid criticism from fellow Congress members over his comments praising Prime Minister Modi, raising questions about his standing within the party's central leadership as the parliamentary winter session draws to a close.
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.
Shashi Tharoor Introduces Landmark Bill to Criminalize Marital Rape in India: Championing Women's Constitutional Rights
Dec 06, 2025 02:46 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has introduced a significant private member's bill in the Lok Sabha to criminalize marital rape in India, arguing that marriage cannot negate a woman's right to consent. The bill seeks to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to eliminate the marital rape exception, emphasizing that women deserve fundamental rights to bodily autonomy and dignity within marriage. Tharoor also presented two additional bills addressing state reorganization and workplace conditions.
Indian Parliament Introduces Key Employee Rights and Social Reform Bills: Right to Disconnect and Menstrual Benefits Legislation
Dec 06, 2025 02:06 am CST
The Indian Lok Sabha has introduced multiple significant private member bills including the Right to Disconnect Bill allowing employees to ignore work communications outside office hours, Menstrual Benefits legislation supporting women in the workplace, a Tamil Nadu NEET exemption proposal, and bills addressing death penalty abolition and journalist protection. These legislative proposals reflect evolving workplace standards and social reforms under consideration in India's parliament.
Shashi Tharoor Attends Putin State Dinner: Balancing Party Loyalty and Parliamentary Responsibility
Dec 06, 2025 01:36 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his attendance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan state dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting his role as chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs while addressing questions about his political positioning and commitment to his constituency amid notable absence of other opposition leaders.
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury Defies Criticism Over Bringing Dog to Parliament - Political Controversy Escalates
Dec 03, 2025 02:50 pm CST
Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury faces backlash after bringing a dog to Parliament and making controversial remarks comparing lawmakers to "those who bite." While BJP threatens privilege motion, she remains defiant, receiving support from Rahul Gandhi in this developing political controversy.
Rahul Gandhi Sparks Parliament Controversy with Dog Remarks: "Pets Are Allowed Inside"
Dec 02, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified a political controversy by suggesting pets are allowed inside Parliament after his colleague Renuka Chowdhury faced criticism for bringing a dog to the complex. The BJP swiftly condemned his remarks, accusing him of disrespecting elected representatives and Parliament's dignity, turning a simple incident into a heated political exchange about decorum in India's legislative chambers.
Congress MP Brings Puppy to Parliament, Sparks Political Controversy with "Those Who Bite" Remark
Dec 01, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Congress lawmaker Renuka Chowdhury created controversy by bringing a puppy to Parliament during the Winter Session. Her subsequent remark that "those who bite are inside parliament" drew sharp criticism from BJP, who called it an insult to MPs and the institution. The incident, now under review by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, has become the latest flashpoint between the two parties amid ongoing parliamentary debates.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Absent From Strategic Parliament Meeting Amid Growing Party Tensions
Dec 01, 2025 02:17 am CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor missed a crucial strategic meeting led by Sonia Gandhi regarding the winter parliamentary session, fueling internal party discussions. His absence follows previous missed meetings and controversy over apparent praise for PM Modi, highlighting tensions within the Congress party leadership.
