A scuffle broke out between Congress and BJP counsellors during the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's general house meeting on December 24. The disagreement was centered around Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors passed a motion demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. They accused him of making remarks against Ambedkar. In response, BJP councillors criticized Congress, claiming they were trying to downplay Ambedkar’s contributions during Jawaharlal Nehru’s time. The BJP also accused Congress of belittling Ambedkar's legacy. The situation escalated into a heated argument between the two parties during the meeting.
24 December,2024 05:45 PM IST
On December 19, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of making her feel uncomfortable during a protest outside Parliament. She explained that Rahul Gandhi approached her closely, which made her uncomfortable, and then began shouting. Konyak expressed that the incident was upsetting and that she did not appreciate the way the situation unfolded. She also mentioned that she had complained to the Chairman about the incident. Konyak stated that the actions of Rahul Gandhi and others involved in the protest were inappropriate and should not have happened, describing the entire experience as sad.
19 December,2024 04:46 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
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra drew attention during the ongoing Parliament session by carrying a tote bag with the word "Palestine" in bold, colorful letters. The bag also featured a white dove, symbolizing peace, and a watermelon, which has become a trending symbol of support for Palestine on social media. This act of solidarity comes amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza and other occupied Palestinian territories that began in October 2023. The bag quickly caught attention and sparked a lot of discussion. While it gained a lot of attention, it also faced criticism from BJP leaders. The incident has become a point of debate, with some supporting her stand on the issue, while others disagree.
16 December,2024 05:46 PM IST
BJP MP Sambit Patra attacked Congress over the removal of Jawaharlal Nehru's letters to national and international leaders from a museum. He claimed that Nehru's letters, including those to Edwina Mountbatten and JP Narayan, were initially displayed in the memorial. However, in 2008, when Sonia Gandhi was UPA chairperson, she took away 51 cartons of these letters. Patra questioned why Sonia Gandhi took the letters before they could be digitized in 2010. He also asked if Rahul Gandhi, as the Leader of Opposition, would ask his mother to return these letters to the nation. He emphasized that the public wants to know the contents of these letters, especially those to Edwina Mountbatten.
16 December,2024 01:20 PM IST
On December 15, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the swearing-in ceremony for the expansion of the Maharashtra Cabinet. The Mahayuti Alliance, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved a significant victory in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, securing 230 out of 288 seats. In contrast, the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi won only 46 seats. Following the cabinet expansion, CM Fadnavis announced that a performance audit will be conducted for all ministers. He explained that if a minister is found to be underperforming or not doing their job correctly, the government will reconsider their position. Watch the video for more information
16 December,2024 12:08 PM IST
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya has called for gender-neutral laws to protect both partners in a marriage amid the ongoing debate over the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash. Speaking to ANI, Surya emphasized the importance of the family as the core of society. He suggested that it’s time to review family-related laws and, where possible, make them more gender-neutral to ensure both partners are equally protected. Surya expressed concern that laws could be misused by one partner, which could harm the family unit and lead to serious social problems. He stressed that protecting the family institution is essential for the well-being of society.
12 December,2024 11:47 AM IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President K. Annamalai sharply criticized Congress and DMK over their comments regarding Adani. He emphasized that meeting Adani is not a wrongdoing, as every state government seeks to attract major industrialists to their global investor summits. Annamalai pointed out that Congress and DMK MPs were the ones who initiated the baseless protests outside Parliament, claiming an "Adani-BJP connection." He further challenged CM MK Stalin’s statement that he had never met Adani, accusing him of misleading the people of Tamil Nadu. Annamalai urged Stalin to acknowledge the fact that Adani has conducted business in the state, rejecting the attempt to misrepresent the facts for political gain.
12 December,2024 11:09 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
