Rajya Sabha
Sonia Gandhi Highlights Urgent Need to Address Underpaid Women Frontline Workers in Critical Government Programs
Dec 16, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addresses the Rajya Sabha about the critical issues facing ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and community resource persons implementing essential government programs. Despite their vital role in public service delivery across India, these frontline women workers remain severely underpaid and overburdened, with nearly three lakh vacancies affecting service delivery to mothers and children nationwide.
P Chidambaram Criticizes Hindi Names in Parliamentary Bills: Concerns Over Language Inclusivity in Indian Legislation
Dec 16, 2025 12:26 pm CST
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has raised concerns about the increasing use of Hindi words in the titles of parliamentary bills, calling it discriminatory against non-Hindi speaking citizens. The controversy involves several new bills including the Sabka Bima and G Ram G Bill, with Chidambaram arguing this breaks from the 75-year tradition of maintaining linguistic balance in legislative naming practices and potentially undermines English's status as an Associate Official Language.
BJP President JP Nadda Advocates Equal Status for Vande Mataram as National Anthem in Rajya Sabha Debate
Dec 11, 2025 07:43 pm CST
In a passionate debate in the Rajya Sabha, BJP President JP Nadda advocated for elevating the status of the national song Vande Mataram to equal that of India's national anthem and flag. Nadda emphasized the song's historical importance in India's independence movement, criticized the Congress party for diminishing its significance, and called for constitutional recognition of Vande Mataram as a symbol of Indian nationalism and cultural heritage.
Sudha Murty Advocates for Recognition of Social Innovators: Highlighting the Unsung Heroes of Practical Solutions
Dec 11, 2025 04:05 pm CST
Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty calls for dedicated recognition of social innovators who create everyday solutions like the QR code and idli grinder, emphasizing their significant but often overlooked contributions to society compared to technical innovators who receive abundant accolades and awards.
"Highway Toll System is 'Organized Loot': Raghav Chadha Demands Reforms in Rajya Sabha Address"
Dec 08, 2025 11:16 pm CST
AAP leader Raghav Chadha has condemned India's highway toll collection system as an "organised loot" during a Rajya Sabha session, highlighting issues of mismanagement, excessive charges, and poor road quality that create an unbearable burden for commuters. He proposed that vehicles should be granted free passage if delayed at toll plazas for over five minutes, addressing what he calls a "legalised loot" affecting millions of Indian travelers.
PM Modi to Lead Special Discussion on 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament: Historical Significance and Political Debate
Dec 08, 2025 10:40 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special parliamentary discussion commemorating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', exploring its historical significance in India's freedom struggle and addressing political differences surrounding the national song. The debate highlights tensions between the ruling NDA and opposition regarding interpretations of this patriotic symbol.
Raghav Chadha Urges Parliament to End 10-Minute Deliveries: The Human Cost Behind Quick Commerce
Dec 05, 2025 10:15 pm CST
AAP leader Raghav Chadha has called for the end of 10-minute delivery services in Parliament, highlighting the dangerous working conditions facing delivery agents. He outlined three key issues: the intense time pressure leading to risky driving, verbal abuse from customers, and inadequate pay despite harsh working conditions. Chadha emphasized these workers are "not robots" but human beings deserving dignity and protection.
Indian Government Addresses Maltreatment of 73-Year-Old Harjit Kaur During US Detention and Deportation
Dec 05, 2025 01:41 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that 73-year-old Indian citizen Harjit Kaur faced maltreatment while in US detention before being deported to India in September. The Indian government has strongly raised this issue with American authorities following her return after living in the US for three decades.
Kiren Rijiju Open to Electoral Reform Discussions in Rajya Sabha But Requests More Preparation Time
Dec 02, 2025 02:43 am CST
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated in the Rajya Sabha that the government is willing to discuss Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and electoral reforms, but requested additional time for preparation. Opposition parties, led by Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded immediate discussions, resulting in their walkout when the timeline request was denied. The Election Commission has announced SIR in multiple states, particularly those approaching 2026 elections.
Raghav Chadha's Poetic Welcome Unites Rajya Sabha: CP Radhakrishnan Receives Rare Cross-Party Acclaim
Dec 01, 2025 08:29 pm CST
In a remarkable moment of political unity, AAP MP Raghav Chadha delivered a poetic welcome to newly-elected Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan that transcended party lines. The Punjab representative's eloquent speech, comparing Radhakrishnan's arrival to "the sun emerging after darkness," drew unprecedented appreciation from both opposition and treasury benches, creating a rare atmosphere of harmony in India's Upper House of Parliament.