In the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress on the 45 years of Emergency. He recited Dushyant Kumar’s poem and mentioned that ‘Bianca Geetmala’ was stopped because of Kishore-Kumar and Indira Gandhi fallout over the Emergency.
20 December,2024 06:27 PM IST
A political controversy broke out over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution. In response, BJP leaders claimed that the opposition was spreading misinformation using edited videos. Congress President and Leader of Opposition, Mallikarjun Kharge, demanded an apology from Amit Shah for his comments. In protest, MPs from the INDIA Alliance climbed the walls of Makar Dwar at Parliament, holding placards and demanding Shah's apology and resignation. The situation led to a heated war of words between the BJP and Congress within the Parliament premises.
19 December,2024 04:05 PM IST
MPs from the INDIA Alliance climbed the walls of Makar Dwar at the Parliament to protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They held placards demanding an apology and resignation from Amit Shah for his remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. Earlier, Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge had responded to Amit Shah’s speech. Kharge demanded that Amit Shah apologize for his comments. He also stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly respects Dr. Ambedkar, Amit Shah should be removed from the Cabinet by midnight. The protest was held to express strong disapproval of Shah’s statements.
19 December,2024 01:50 PM IST
On December 19, BJP MP Pratap Sarangi claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed a BJP MP during a protest outside Parliament, causing an injury to his head. Sarangi alleged that this incident occurred while the MPs were protesting. In response, Rahul Gandhi denied the allegations, offering clarification on the situation. He rejected the accusation made by the BJP MP, stating that he had not physically harmed anyone during the protest. The incident, which was part of ongoing demonstrations outside Parliament, led to a political exchange of statements between the two leaders
19 December,2024 12:42 PM IST
During the debate on the Constitution in the Rajya Sabha, Congress President and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. He demanded that Amit Shah apologize for his remarks. Kharge further stated that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly respects Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, then Amit Shah should be removed from the Cabinet by midnight. He emphasized that Shah had no right to stay in the government. Kharge warned that if this action is not taken, the public will protest, as many people are deeply committed to Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and are ready to fight for it, even to the point of sacrificing their lives.
19 December,2024 11:55 AM IST
Amid the ongoing Ambedkar row, which started after Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took ‘X’ to respond. He said, "If the Congress and its supporters think their false claims can cover up their wrongdoings, especially their disrespect towards Dr. Ambedkar, they are wrong! The people of India have repeatedly seen how one party, led by one family, has tried every trick to erase Dr. Ambedkar's legacy and insult the SC/ST communities." Modi’s statement highlights the ongoing dispute over Ambedkar’s legacy and the allegations against Congress. Watch the video for more.
18 December,2024 04:22 PM IST
A political controversy erupted over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about BR Ambedkar during his speech in the Rajya Sabha. The Congress accused Shah of insulting Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, while the BJP claimed that the Opposition was using edited videos to spread misinformation. This morning, Opposition MPs raised slogans and held photos of Ambedkar in Parliament, demanding an apology from the Home Minister. In his speech, Shah had said that mentioning Ambedkar's name repeatedly had become a "fashion." He added, "If people took God's name as often as Ambedkar's, they would earn a place in heaven. Watch video for more.
18 December,2024 03:10 PM IST
Independent MP Pappu Yadav raised concerns about the absence of PM Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha debate on the One Nation, One Election (ONOE) Bill. He pointed out that in 2017, both the Election Commission and the Law Commission had rejected the idea, citing it would harm diversity, free expression, and the federal system. Yadav criticized the BJP for claiming to save money while spending large sums on advertisements for the PM and Chief Ministers. He also questioned why the BJP didn't support ONOE when they won three elections and needed 300 seats, but now, with 362 seats, they are pushing for it. He emphasized the need for reforms in education, health, justice, and the economy instead of ONOE.
18 December,2024 02:51 PM IST
On December 17, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha for "One Nation, One Election." In response, Congress MP Manish Tewari opposed the bill, arguing that it violates the basic structure of the Indian Constitution. He highlighted that the Constitution's federalism and democratic structure cannot be changed through such amendments, as they are beyond the legislative power of Parliament. Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav also opposed the bill, expressing confusion over how the government quickly moved to amend the Constitution after claiming to protect it. He supported Tewari's view and stressed the wisdom of the Constitution's framers, opposing any changes that undermine its core principles.
17 December,2024 03:42 PM IST
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the opposition, particularly the Congress party, for playing a negative role regarding the One Nation, One Election Bill. He emphasized that this issue is important for the entire country, not just for any party or individual. Rijiju pointed out that India had One Nation, One Election for two decades after independence, and it was only after Congress misused Article 356 that elections became separated between Parliament and states. He questioned whether Congress believed that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s government was illegal because it followed One Nation, One Election. Rijiju argued that frequent elections are not beneficial and that elections should be held to serve the people and the country.
17 December,2024 12:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
