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BJP Minister Claims Rift Between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi Over Parliamentary Speeches
Dec 17, 2025 03:24 pm CST
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu alleges tension between Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra following speech comparisons in Parliament. Rahul's trip to Germany during Winter Session fuels speculation, though Congress leaders maintain the siblings consistently support each other politically and personally.
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.
88 Minutes in PMO: What Transpired During Rahul Gandhi's Extended Meeting with PM Modi
Dec 10, 2025 07:41 pm CST
A prolonged 88-minute meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi has sparked speculation in Parliament. Originally scheduled to discuss appointments for the Chief Information Commissioner, the meeting expanded to cover multiple vacant positions. Gandhi formally objected to all proposed appointments, continuing a pattern of opposition dissent in such consultative processes, while the extended duration raised questions about what else might have been discussed.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Legacy: The Ongoing Debate Over 'Vande Mataram' and Political Recognition
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee expresses concerns about the Bengal government's neglect of the 'Vande Mataram' composer while praising the Central government's recognition. Political tensions continue over the historic national song as the family advocates for proper commemoration of Chatterjee's legacy through a dedicated institution and vocal performance of Vande Mataram in Parliament.
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.
Congress Leader's Controversial AI Video Mocks PM Modi's Tea Seller Background, Sparks Political Row
Dec 03, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A controversial AI-generated video shared by Congress leader Ragini Nayak depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi selling tea has sparked outrage among BJP leaders, who denounced it as an insult to his humble origins and the OBC community. This incident threatens to disrupt Parliament's Winter Session as tensions rise between the ruling party and opposition.
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.
Mallikarjun Kharge Accuses PM Modi of Theatrical Politics While Ignoring Critical Parliamentary Issues
Dec 01, 2025 03:55 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for engaging in political theatrics instead of addressing substantive issues at the Winter Session of Parliament. Kharge alleged that the government has consistently undermined parliamentary procedures for 11 years, citing examples of hastily passed legislation and Modi's silence on critical national concerns like the Manipur crisis until pressured by opposition actions.
Centre Proposes to Include Chandigarh Under Article 240: Punjab Leaders Express Strong Opposition
Nov 23, 2025 11:46 am CST
The Centre's proposal to include Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution through the 131st Amendment Bill has sparked strong opposition from Punjab's political leadership. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal all condemned the move as an attempt to permanently separate Chandigarh from Punjab, despite historical claims and previous commitments to make it Punjab's capital.