Politics

10

Mar

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Tussle over seat sharing in Cong–DMK alliance in Puducherry

The alliance between the Congress and the DMK is witnessing fresh negotiations over seat sharing ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Puducherry. The discussions come shortly after the two parties concluded a hard-fought agreement for the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu.   Historically, the power equation between the two allies has differed in the two regions. While the Congress has largely played the role of a junior partner in Tamil Nadu, it has traditionally been the dominant partner in Puducherry. In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly elections, the Congress contested and won 21 seats, while the DMK secured nine seats…

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10

Mar

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Nation, Politics

No-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla admitted in Lok Sabha

In a historic move, the Lok Sabha on Tuesday admitted a resolution for the removal of Speaker Om Birla after more than 50 members stood in support, meeting the constitutional threshold for the motion to proceed. The House has allocated 10 hours for a fiery debate on the matter, marking a rare instance of a Speaker’s conduct being formally scrutinised through such a resolution.   The motion, which bears the signatures of 118 Opposition MPs, stems from allegations of "partisan" behaviour by the Chair. The primary grievance cited is that the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, was repeatedly prevented…

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09

Mar

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Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged protests against the BJP-led central government and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US.The party also demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Congress on Monday staged protests against the BJP-led central government and demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the trade deal with the US. The party also demanded restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The party alleged many of its workers have been detained from the protest sites, despite peaceful demonstrations.   In Srinagar, scores of Congress workers and leaders assembled at the J-K Pradesh Congress Committee office at M A Road and shouted slogans against the Modi government. The protesters, led by MLA Bandipora Nizamuddin Bhat, had planned to march…

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09

Mar

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Congress moves suspension notice in RS, LS over West Asia conflict

The reopening of Parliament on Monday was immediately dominated by the crisis in West Asia, as senior Congress MPs Manish Tewari and Randeep Surjewala moved separate motions to suspend normal business in both Houses. The opposition is demanding an urgent, full-scale debate on the regional war and its direct threat to India’s energy security, rather than settling for a unilateral government briefing.   In the Lok Sabha, Manish Tewari called for an transparent evaluation of how the government is protecting national interests. In Rajya Sabha Surjewala’s motion highlighted how precariously positioned Indian’s strategic partnerships are and clarified what happens to…

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08

Mar

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Senior Advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has declared assets with a combined current market value of approximately ₹2,558 crore in the election affidavit filed along with his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Telangana.

Senior Advocate and Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has declared assets with a combined current market value of approximately ₹2,558 crore in the election affidavit filed along with his nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Telangana.   The affidavit filed before the Returning Officer discloses the assets held by Singhvi, his spouse and his Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), along with details of income, liabilities and other financial interests.   According to the affidavit, Singhvi reported an income of over ₹374 crore for the financial year 2024–25. His declared income for the preceding years was over ₹333 crore in 2023–24,…

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08

Mar

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Sorry madam, you have fallen into BJP’s trap: Mamata to President

President Droupadi Murmu’s remarks on the condition of tribal communities in West Bengal on Saturday triggered a sharp political response from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who accused the BJP of attempting to use the President to advance its political agenda in the state.   The President raised concerns about the development and welfare of tribal and Santal communities during her address at the International Santal Conference in Siliguri in North Bengal. She questioned whether tribal communities in the state were receiving government benefits properly and expressed doubts about their overall progress.   Her remarks prompted a response from the West…

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07

Mar

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National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday lashed out at the Centre over a US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, saying that the country should take decisions on its own.

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday lashed out at the Centre over a US waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, saying that the country should take decisions on its own and nobody should decide for it. CPM senior leader and MLA MY Tarigami has also urged India to condemn US-Israel strikes on Iran.   "We are not dependent. The tragedy is I do not know why they are making us dependent. It is a question of the independence of this country," a visibly angry Farooq Abdullah told reporters in Srinagar.He said the country has to decide…

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07

Mar

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Politics, States

Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant enters politics, set for statewide tour

Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, will formally join the JD(U) on Saturday, marking his entry into active politics. The decision was taken at a meeting of JD(U) MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and senior leaders chaired by Nitish Kumar at his official residence, 1 Aney Marg, Patna, on Friday.   Following his induction into the party, Nishant is expected to embark on a statewide tour, a move leaders say will signal his political debut and bolster the organisation at the grassroots.   The meeting witnessed emotional moments as several party leaders urged Kumar to reconsider his decision to…

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06

Mar

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Mamata stages sit-in over voter list scrutiny

Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and supremo of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), began a sit-in protest at the Metro Channel in Dharmatala on Friday afternoon, alleging that legitimate voters are being excluded from the electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.   According to party leaders, nearly 60 lakh voter names are currently “under adjudication” in the scrutiny process, which also includes 5 MLAs of TMC.  Mamata reached the dharna stage at around 2.05 pm.   Addressing supporters, Mamata sharply criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging irregularities in the…

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05

Mar

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, BJP chief file nominations for Rajya Sabha

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP Chief Nitin Nabin filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday. The development took place in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the office of Assembly Secretary Khyati Singh.   Kumar announced his decision to enter the Rajya Sabha earlier in the day, bringing the curtains down on his tenure as the longest-serving CM of the state. For Nabin, who was appointed the BJP president earlier this year, this will be his first stint in Parliament. He was a member of the legislative council.   Deputy CMs Samrat…

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