INDIA bloc

September 16, 2024 4:15 PM

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die, House adopts motion against opposition

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Tuesday following a contentious session that saw the adoption of a motion condemning opposition behavior during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address. The adjournment came after the House passed the motion of thanks on the President's address, which included PM Modi's reply to the debate. Throughout the Prime Minister's speech, opposition members persistently raised slogans concerning the situation in Manipur, creating a tense atmosphere in the chamber. ...

September 16, 2024 6:08 PM

“Understand pain of people who lost despite constantly spreading lies”: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

In a speech to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended his government's record and took aim at the opposition INDIA bloc, suggesting they were spreading "lies" despite their recent electoral defeat. Responding to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address, PM Modi asserted that the people had endorsed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) by electing it for a third consecutive term. He claimed this victory was a testament to the government's z...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

“House will benefit greatly from his insights and experience”: PM Modi praises Om Birla’s re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker

Om Birla was re-elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, garnering widespread support and praise from top government officials, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On social media platform X, PM Modi said, "I would like to congratulate Shri Om Birla Ji on being elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha for the second time. The House will benefit greatly from his insights and experience. My best wishes to him for the tenure ahead. @ombirlakota." The motion for Birla's re-election was...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Prime Minister Modi to move motion in Lok Sabha to choose Om Birla as Speaker of the house today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will move the motion today (Wednesday) in the Lok Sabha to choose Om Birla as the Speaker of the lower house amid a tussle for the post with the opposition's INDIA bloc. In today's list of business, the remaining MPs who have not already taken the oath or made the affirmation to do so will sign the roll of members. Then, in what promises to be a stormy session, PM Modi will bring the motion that Om Birla, a member of the Lok Sabha, be chosen as the Speaker of the Ho...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

BJP and Congress issue three-line whips ahead of Lok Sabha speaker election

Both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress have issued three-line whips to their respective Members of Parliament (MPs) to be present in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, June 26, from 11 a.m. onwards. This move comes ahead of the crucial election for the post of Lok Sabha Speaker. The election has taken on added importance as the opposition INDIA bloc, having failed to reach a consensus with the BJP, has nominated Congress MP K Suresh for the Speaker's position. This de...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Rahul Gandhi takes oath as Lok Sabha MP with copy of Constitution in his hand

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was sworn in as a Member of Parliament from Raebareli on Tuesday, holding a copy of the Indian Constitution during the ceremony. He was part of the remaining MPs who took their oaths today after a total of 262 newly elected MPs, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, did so on Monday, the inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha. His oath-taking was attended by Congress Parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. ...

June 24, 2024 12:26 PM

Sonia and Rahul Gandhi lead INDIA bloc protest ahead of 18th Lok Sabha’s first session

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with INDIA bloc leaders staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue in Parliament holding copies of the Constitution. The protest was sparked by controversy surrounding the appointment of BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab as the pro-tem speaker. Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized the NDA government for bypassing eight-term Dalit MP K Suresh for the role. Tagore questioned the decision, suggesting it was an ...

September 16, 2024 6:43 PM

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha, PM Modi likely to be sworn in for third term on June 8 The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, a day after the general election results were announced. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha ends on June 16. PM Modi is likely to be sworn in for a third term on June 8. Key allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have pledged their support to the party ...

September 16, 2024 5:43 PM

Lok Sabha polls: Jubilation in BJP camp, INDIA bloc says ‘no truth’ in exit polls

While Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders rejoiced at the exit poll results predicted a landslide victory for the National Democratic Alliance, the opposition INDIA bloc leaders rubbished the outcomes saying that they will be forming the government at the Centre winning at least 295 seats. Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren said that the INDIA bloc will win more than 10 seats in the state and more than 295 seats in the country. "...INDIA alliance is winning more than 295 seats...there is ...

September 16, 2024 5:57 PM

Lok Sabha election: Six prominent faces to watch in first phase of polling on Friday

With just a day left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, let’s take a look at the key contenders in the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc. The Coimbatore Lok Sabha seat is set to witness a high-stakes battle, featuring Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai, DMK leader Ganapathy P Rajkumar, and AIADMK's Singai Ramachandran. Annamalai faces tough competition from parties like the DMK and AIADMK, which have considerable influence among voters in the souther...