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When Smriti Irani shouted at opposition over Manipur in Parliament

NEW DELHI: The opposition has been alleging that not just Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also women and child development minister Smriti Irani have not spoken on the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3. Irani not just replied but she sought to put the opposition in the dock.

The Times of India

Congress Manipur MLAs demand convening of assembly’s emergency session

NEW DELHI: The Congress Legislative Party (CLP) of strife-torn Manipur have demanded the convening of an emergency session of the assembly to discuss the ongoing disturbance in the state.

The Times of India

Rajya Sabha witnesses sloganeering by both treasury and Opposition; deadlock continues

Rajya Sabha proceedings marked by sloganeering by both Treasury and Opposition. Opposition dressed in black to protest and demand PM Modi's statement on Manipur. Chairman ignored Opposition's notices and called External Affairs Minister to make statement.

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Monsoon Session: PM Modi should speak about Manipur, says Sanjay Raut

The monsoon session of Parliament has seen disruptions since its beginning on July 20 with opposition members pressing their demand for a detailed discussion on Manipur and a statement from the Prime Minister. Read further on Dynamite News

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Kapil Sibal retorts to VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, questions PM Modi over Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has retorted to vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent observation that disturbance has been weaponised in the temples of democracy and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not making a statement on Manipur.

The Times of India

Mallikarjun Kharge alleges his mic switched off, VP Jagdeep Dhankar refutes allegation

NEW DELHI: Vice-president and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday refuted the allegation of leader of opposition in the House Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegation that his microphone was switched off while he was speaking on the previous day.

The Times of India

Phangnon Konyak becomes first woman MP from Nagaland to preside over Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: A history was created in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday with S Phangnon Konyak becoming the first woman member from Nagaland to preside over the Upper House.

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Logjam in Parliament as Shah urges Opposition to allow truth to come out on Manipur issue; AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended

As the logjam in Parliament persisted for the third day, Home Minister Amit Shah on July 24, 2023 asked the Opposition to allow a debate on the Manipur issue to begin. AAP MP Sanjay Sanjay Singh was suspended during uproar in the Upper House for the rest of the Monsoon…

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Gridlock over Manipur issue continues on Day 3 of Monsoon Session

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AAP MP Sanjay Singh suspended from Rajya Sabha, VP Dhankhar says no country can flourish without discipline

NEW DELHI: Hours after suspending AAP MP Sanjay Singh from the Rajya Sabha for the remaining part of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said no country or system can flourish without discipline and decorum.

The Times of India

Disruption in Parliament antithetical to democracy: V-P Dhankhar in Jamia Millia Islamia University

NEW DELHI: Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday reiterated that democracy is all about dialogue, discussion, deliberation and debate while labelling disruption and disturbance as antithetical to democratic values. He also expressed his pain and concern over the fact that disturbance has been weaponised in the temples of democracy that should…

The Times of India

Mallikarjun Kharge’s humour even changes inclement weather, wishes V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar on Congress president’s birthday

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha may be witnessing unruly scenes for the last two days of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament over Manipur violence, but some pleasant moments also take place in the Upper House. Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday heaped praises on leader of opposition in the Rajya…

The Times of India

Private Member’s Bill to repeal Wakf boards | IUML MP writes to Dhankhar

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP Abdul Wahab has written to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar urging him not to allow the introduction of the Wakf Repeal Bill, a Private Member’s Bill moved by BJP MP Harnath Singh Yadav.

The Hindu

PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests

Opposition. protests PM Narendra Modi's absence in both Houses of Parliament; demands structured debate on Manipur issue. Speaker urges members to find solution through discussions; Defence Minister reiterates government's readiness for discussion; Rajya Sabha Chairman cites Constitution, adjourns House.

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Parliament monsoon session: How Rajya Sabha created two records

NEW DELHI: The Rajya Sabha created two records on the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session which commenced on Thursday. In one record, 50% women have been appointed in the reconstituted panel of vice-chairpersons while in the second the chair went digital.

The Times of India

Why notices under Rule 267 rained in Rajya Sabha on first day of monsoon session

NEW DELHI: It was quite obvious on Thursday morning itself that the first day of Parliament’s monsoon session will get disrupted over the ongoing ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur. At least 12 MPs from eight opposition parties submitted notice under Rule 267 demanding suspension of business in…

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First day of Monsoon Session a washout

The Parliament failed to function on the first day of the monsoon session, with the Opposition remaining adamant that the first order of business should be a debate on the violence in Manipur with a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day; govt assures discussion on Manipur

Opposition protests over Manipur violence rocked both Houses of Parliament on July 20, with Lok Sabha adjourning for the day and Rajya Sabha adjourning twice.

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Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstitutes Rajya Sabha panel of vice-chairpersons; half of them women

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 20 reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons of Parliament’s Upper House with half of them being women.

The Times of India

As foot soldiers, you will be brand ambassadors of India: V-P Dhankhar tells IFS trainees

NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday told the 2022 batch trainees of Indian Foreign Service (IFS) that as foot soldiers, they will be brand ambassadors of the country.

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At Sansad TV, vice president Dhankhar calls the shots on content, layoffs, appraisal

Sansad TV laid off 26 employees last month. Contracts of 19 temporary and freelance staff were terminated on June 12, while seven senior employees were sacked on June 27, and 15 others were told their work will be reviewed over the next six months.

The Hindu

UCC will bind Bharat more effectively: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar

“Any further delay in implementation of Uniform Civil Code will be corrosive of our values.”

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V-P Dhankhar counters Rahul’s rear-view mirror remarks

Mr. Dhankhar’s statements are in context of the recent comments made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a public meeting in New York, where he accused PM Modi of trying to drive the Indian car by only looking in the rear-view mirror

The Hindu

V-P Dhankhar and Cambodian king discuss capacity building, defence and parliamentary cooperation

India and Cambodia enjoy warm and friendly relations

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New Parliament building will be witness to India's growth: Vice-President Dhankhar

Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar on May 28 said the new Parliament building will help create political consensus and serve as a symbol of freedom from the mindset of slavery.

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