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Rahul Gandhi To Visit Manipur On July 8, His Third Since Last Year’s Violence, First As LoP

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to visit Manipur on Monday, July 8 in what will be his third visit to the northeastern state since violence erupted there in May last year. This announcement was made at a press conference in Imphal by Manipur Congress chief K. Meghachandra. Gandhi will commence his journey from Delhi, flying to Silchar, and from there, he will travel to the Jiribam district, where fresh violence broke out on 6th June. "Gandhi will visit some relief camps in the district," Meghachandra said, as per news agency PTI. He will then return to Silchar airport and take a flight to Imphal. Upon arriving in Imphal, Gandhi will proceed to Churachandpur district to interact with people residing in relief camps. From Churac...
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Cong MP writes to Speaker demanding action over ‘misleading’ remarks in LS by PM Modi, Anurag Thakur | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manickam Tagore has written to Lok Sabha Speaker alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP MP Anurag Thakur made "grossly misleading and factually incorrect” remarks in the House. Tagore has requested Speaker Om Birla to take note of the remarks and initiate appropriate action against them.Tagore has in his letter flagged that Prime Minister Modi in his reply to the motion of thanks to the President's Address on July 2 in Lok Sabha had said that the Congress vote share has gone down in 16 states where it contested on its own.Tagore in his letter has challenged this citing it to be “factually incorrect and sharing that Congress vote share increased in HP, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Telangana etc.”Tagore also highlighted that the PM said that the Congress made...
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Kangana Ranaut shares her views on controversial Agniveer scheme: ‘Wish I had such privileges growing up!’ | – Times of India

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut expressed her support for the Agniveer scheme, recounting her struggle to groom herself while making her way in Bollywood.On her social media platform, the actress endorsed the scheme, emphasizing her belief that a brief stint in the army can significantly improve one's personality and character development.“Totally agree, I too come from a small village, lack of confidence and presentation are major challenges for us who come from rural villages/government Hindi medium schools,” she began her post, adding, “Serving in the army even for a short period of time will not only groom you but also give you a personality/character (set of nationalistic and inclusive life values) along with etiquettes and discipline and an opportunity to be a soldier if yo...
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Watch: PM Modi offers water to opposition MP amid constant sloganeering in Lok Sabha | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday was marked by continuous sloganeering from opposition members, but it was a gesture by the PM during the session that has gone viral on social media.As several opposition MPs stormed the Well, shouting and raising slogans against him, PM Modi surprised everyone by offering a glass of water to one of the sloganeering MPs.The MP initially declined the offer, expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister. However, another opposition MP accepted the glass from PM Modi and drank the water. PM Modi returned to his seat and took a sip of water from his own glass and continued with his address.BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla sarcastically commented on the incident, saying, "Modi the dictator offers water to oppositio...
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PM Modi Offers Water To Opposition MPs Heckling Him In Lok Sabha — Watch What Happened Next

The Opposition on Tuesday staged a massive protest on the Lok Sabha floor as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rose to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address. Opposition MPs were seen trooping down to the well, shouting slogans and demanding more time from the Speaker even as PM Modi tried to make himself heard over the ruckus. Amid the massive din, a unique scene unfolded on the floor as PM Modi offered a glass of water to an Opposition MP.  The video of PM Modi offering water to the Opposition MP has now gone viral. In the video, Opposition MPs, mostly from the Congress, can be seen crowding the well in front of Speaker Om Birla and shouting slogans. PM Modi was replying to the motion of thanks to the President's address to Parliament at t...
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Video | PM Modi Speech In Parliament: मोदी ने ये 3 कहानियां सुनाकर सारे सवालों का जवाब दे दिया

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी (PM Narendra Modi) ने मंगलवार को लोकसभा में राष्ट्रपति के अभिभाषण पर धन्यवाद प्रस्ताव पर हुई चर्चा का जवाब दिया. पीएम मोदी ने जहां अपने 10 साल का ट्रैक रिकॉर्ड सामने रखा. लोकसभा चुनाव में भारतीय जनता पार्टी की जीत का जिक्र किया. इस दौरान पीएम मोदी ने कांग्रेस पार्टी, INDIA अलायंस और नेता प्रतिपक्ष राहुल गांधी पर सीधे तौर पर हमले किए. पीएम मोदी ने लोकसभा चुनाव में कांग्रेस के प्रदर्शन का जिक्र करते हुए कहा कि एक पार्टी 99 पर अटक गई. अब बच्चे का मन बहलाने की कोशिश हो रही है.पीएम ने कहा, 'कल जो हुआ, देश के कोटि-कोटि देशवासी इसे माफ नहीं करेंगे. ये गंभीर बात है कि हिंदुओं पर आरोप लगाने का झूठा षड्यंत्र हो रहा है. क्या हिंदू हिंसक होते हैं? ये है आपकी सोच, आपका चरित्र. ये देश शताब्दियों इसे भूलने वाला नहीं है. इन लोगों ने हिंदू आतंकवाद गढ़ने...
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PM Modi Seeks Action Against LoP Rahul Gandhi, Kharge & Dhankhar Spar Over ‘Varna’ Remark

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a fierce counterattack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, mocking him as possessing a 'childish mind' and accusing him of linking Hindus with violence and making false claims in the Lok Sabha. In his nearly 135-minute reply to an 18-hour-long discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lower House, Modi demanded stringent action against Gandhi to protect parliamentary democracy. Meanwhile, in the Upper House, LoP Mallikarjun Kharge and Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar continued to spar with Kharge accusing Dhankhar of attempting to introduce the Varna (caste) system. The Vice President was quick to condemn the assertion. PM Modi's 'Balak Buddhi' Jibe At Rahul Gandhi, De...
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PM Modi urges Speaker to consider action against Rahul Gandhi over his first speech as LoP in Lok Sabha | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon Speaker Om Birla to consider taking action against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his first speech as the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister, while responding to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, accused Gandhi of attempting to garner sympathy in Parliament and urged the speaker to take a firm stance against what he termed a "tradition of lies" within the House."We will not be able to protect parliamentary democracy without taking seriously what happened yesterday. We should not ignore these acts by calling them childish, by considering them childish, we should not ignore them at all and I am saying this because the intentions behind this are not good and I also...
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PM Modi Labels Congress As ‘Parasitic Party’, Mocks Rahul Gandhi With ‘Sholay’ Jibe: WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, taking sharp jabs at the Congress party and its leader Rahul Gandhi. PM Modi characterised the Congress as a "parasitic party". "The Congress has become a parasitic party in these polls, with its allies responsible for its victory in most of the 99 seats it won," PM Modi asserted. He further explained, "This election is a message to their allies as well. From 2024 onwards, the Congress will be known as a parasitic party. A parasite feeds on the body it inhabits, and similarly, Congress consumes the votes of its allies. It flourishes at the expense of its alliance partners. Hence, Congress has become a parasitic Congress." ...
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‘Our Only Target Is Nation First, India First, Will Take Our Success To Next Level’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday replied to the Motion Of Thanks to President Droupadi Murmu in Lok Sabha amid an uproar by the opposition MPs in the lower house of the Parliament. PM Modi lauded the NDA government for a third term in power and hit out at the opposition by saying he could understand the pain of those who lost badly after continuously spreading lies.  Here are the top quotes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi:  - "Our President, in her speech, has detailed our resolve of Viksit Bharat. The honourable President has raised crucial issues, she has guided us and the country," PM Modi said. - PM Modi said that he wants to assure people that we will make tireless, honest and committed efforts to fulfil our resolve for 'Viksit Bharat'.  - ...
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Kalyan Banerjee’s ‘Chu-Kit-Kit’ Jibe At BJP In Lok Sabha Leaves MPs In Splits: WATCH

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday turned into a comedy circus of sorts, with Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee's antics in the House drawing laughter from his Parliament colleagues. His Lok Sabha address was laced with digs and barbs directed at the BJP. On Tuesday, the Trinamool MP from Sreerampur rose to address the Lok Sabha and said that the Opposition's rise in numbers was a game that had just begun. He jeered at the treasury benches and said that the BJP's vanity had prevented it from securing an absolute majority. Alluding to the popular political slogan "khela hobe [the game is on]" Kalyan Banerjee said, "You said 400 paar [400+ seats]! The game has started now. There are many types of games, sir. Chu kit kit [hopscotch] is also a game. You lost the g...
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Rahul Speech Expunged: Congress MP Contests Speaker’s Decision, Cites Anurag Thakur’s Remarks

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla after several portions of his speech in the House were expunged from the Lok Sabha's record. In the letter, Gandhi expressed concern and said that he was shocked by how a considerable portion of his speech had been removed from the proceedings under the garb of expunction. "While I Chair dereives (the Chair derives) powers to expunge certain remarks from the proceedings of the House but the stipulation is only those kind of words, the nature of which have been specified in Rule 380 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha," the letter read. "I am, however, shocked to note the manner in which considerable portion of my speech...
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Modi’s pep talk to NDA MPs day after Rahul speech — avoid contact with media, behave in Parliament

New Delhi: The Opposition can not digest that a ‘chaiwala‘ has become prime minister (PM) for a third time, Narendra Modi said at his first meeting with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Members of Parliament (MPs) during the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha.This came a day after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked PM Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on issues ranging from the NEET paper leak to the Manipur violence. This meeting assumes importance since Modi held meetings with only the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during the last, 17th Lok Sabha sessions. Show Full Article Addressing the NDA MPs amid ‘Bharat Mata ki jai‘ and ‘Vande Mataram‘ slogans in a departure from the ‘Modi Modi’ chants of the BJP parliamentarians, the PM said, “Congr...
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Parts Of Rahul Gandhi’s Speech In Lok Sabha On Hindus, BJP Expunged

Several portions of Leader Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's speech in the House on Monday have been expunged from the Lok Sabha's record. The portions expunged include his comments on Hindus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP, and the RSS. This was Rahul Gandhi’s first address as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha. At the beginning of his speech, the Congress MP brandished a copy of the Constitution and a photo of Lord Shiva while criticising the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Rahul Gandhi’s comments equating BJP with violent Hindus sparked strong protests from the saffron party MPs and prompted an intervention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi stood to interrupt the Congress MP, stating, “Accusin...
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NDA Parliamentary Meet At 9:30 AM On Tuesday, PM Modi To Respond To Motion Of Thanks Debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to deliver his response on Tuesday evening to the ongoing debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, news agency PTI reported on Monday citing sources. The debate began in the Lok Sabha this morning and is scheduled to continue until late Monday night. Prior to PM Modi's response, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 9:30 AM at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament Library Building.  As per the report, the proceedings are likely to conclude by Tuesday evening, following which Modi will address the House.  The Motion of Thanks debate, originally scheduled for Friday, faced delays due to disruptions caused by the Opposition concerni...
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‘Rahul insulted Hindus, lowered dignity of LoP post’ — BJP lashes out after Congress MP’s LS speech

New Delhi: Hours after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s first speech as Leader of Opposition caused an uproar in Lok Sabha Monday, the BJP deputed two of its Union ministers and a senior parliamentarian to rebut the Rae Bareli MP’s claims, saying this is not the first time he and the Congress have “insulted Hindu society”.“Today Rahul Gandhi has called the entire Hindu society violent and untruthful. He has insulted the Hindu society and this is not the first time, this is the old method of Congress. In 2010, the then home minister P. Chidambaram had called Hindus terrorists…,” Union Minister for Railways and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a press conference in the Parliament premises.  While speaking in the Lok Sabha Monday, Rahul accused the BJP of spreading “vi...
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‘BJP spreads hatred, they are no Hindus’ — Rahul Gandhi’s 1st speech as LoP causes furore in LS
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‘BJP spreads hatred, they are no Hindus’ — Rahul Gandhi’s 1st speech as LoP causes furore in LS

New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi’s first speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Monday triggered a political firestorm as the Congress leader accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading “violence, hatred and lies”, which, he said, were against the basic tenets of Hinduism advocated by Lord Shiva.Gandhi’s remarks got the BJP top brass — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh — up on their feet, as the INDIA bloc members rallied behind the Rae Bareli MP, who said that he represents not just the Congress, but the entire Opposition. “This is a country of non-violence, not that of fear. Our saints spoke of non-violence. Shiv ji ne kaha daro mat, darao mat… ahimsa ki baat karte hain… apne trishul ko zameen mai gaadh dete hai...
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Rahul Gandhi’s LS Remarks Trigger ‘Hindu Hate’ Charge From BJP, INDIA Bloc Leaders Back LoP

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s pointed remarks against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the Lok Sabha on Monday ignited a firestorm of protests from the treasury benches. Gandhi’s assertion that those who call themselves Hindus are perpetuating violence and hatred prompted vehement objections from BJP members, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi branding the comments as a grave accusation against the entire Hindu community. Gandhi, however, clarified that his remarks were directed at the BJP and its ideological parent, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stating, "The BJP, the RSS, or Modi are not the entire Hindu society." Emphasising his point, Gandhi displayed a picture of Lord Shiva, underscoring the deity’s teachings of fearlessness and non...
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TMC MP Mahua Moitra Breathes Fire, Says BJP ‘Paid Very Heavy Price For Throttling’ Her Voice

In a pointed address during the Lok Sabha debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra launched a sharp critique of the BJP's governance. Reflecting on her previous experiences in Parliament, Moitra said, "The last time I stood here I was not allowed to speak. But the ruling party has paid a very heavy price for throttling the voice of one MP. In an attempt to suppress me, the public made 63 of your members sit permanently. You have gone down from 303 to 240." As Prime Minister Narendra Modi exited the chamber at the start of her speech, Moitra remarked, "You came to my area twice, listen to me at least today sir. Nevermind my bad luck." #WATCH | TMC MP Mahua Moitra says, "The last time I stood here ...
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Lok Sabha sees rare PM Modi vs Rahul Gandhi faceoff | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed rare Prime Minister Narendra Modi vs Rahul Gandhi faceoff over leader of opposition's remarks allegedly "associating Hindus with violence." Rahul's remarks "Hinduism is not about spreading fear, hatred and falsehoods. Those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and hate round the clock," triggered a strong uproar in the Lower House with the treasury benches vociferously objecting to his statement.Prime Minister Narendra Modi, perhaps for the first time, interjected and objected to leader of opposition's remarks and said "Calling entire Hindu society violent is a serious issue." However, Rahul Gandhi hit back immediately at the Prime Minister and said "BJP and Modi are not entire Hindu society." "Narendra Modi is not entire Hindu soc...
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Lok Sabha congratulates Indian cricket team on T20 World Cup triumph | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Monday celebrated the Indian cricket team's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, lauding the team's inspiring performance and its impact on the nation's youth and sportspersons. Speaker Om Birla congratulated skipper Rohit Sharma and the team, highlighting the significance of their triumph."India's youngsters and sportspersons will derive inspiration from this victory," said Birla as he praised the team's outstanding achievement.India secured the T20 World Cup after a 17-year gap, defeating South Africa by seven runs in a thrilling final on June 29. This victory marks India's second T20 World Cup title, with the first being in 2007 under MS Dhoni's captaincy.Following the win, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. He expressed his elati...
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Parliament Session LIVE: Both Houses Likely To Witness Stormy Session On NEET Row, Unemployment

Parliament LIVE: Hello and welcome to the Parliament Live blog of ABP Live. Please follow this space and keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates pertaining to the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.  Parliament is set to witness a stormy session on a several topics. The two houses will see heated debates on a range of issues like the NEET paper leak row, the Agnipath initiative and inflation when both houses reconvene on Monday. The opposition bloc I.N.D.I.A is also likely to raise the issue of unemployment. In the Lok Sabha, BJP member and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur is set to initiate the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address. The Motion will be seconded by first term Lok Sabha member Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of BJP stalwart la...
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With NEET-UG Row, Agnipath & Inflation In Focus, Parliament Set For Heated Debates On July 1

The second week of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is expected to feature intense debates and exchanges between the BJP-led NDA government and the opposition on various issues, including the NEET paper leak, the Agnipath scheme, and inflation. Both houses will reconvene on Monday, July 1.  The BJP will initiate the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, led by BJP Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur. This will be followed by first-time MP Bansuri Swaraj, the daughter of the late BJP stalwart Sushma Swaraj. The Lok Sabha has allocated 16 hours for the debate, which will conclude with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply on Tuesday. In the Rajya Sabha, 21 hours have been set aside for the debate, with the Prime Minister likely to respond ...
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‘Dictatorship’: Congress Claims LoP Rahul Gandhi’s Microphone Muted As He Raised NEET Row

 A heated exchange unfolded in the Lok Sabha on Friday as the Congress party alleged that the microphone of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was turned off while he was addressing the NEET paper leak issue. The Speaker refuted these claims. Gandhi urged for a discussion on the NEET irregularities, emphasising the need to send a message of unity to the youth of the country. तानाशाह को सच से डर क्यों लगता है ??संसद में जब LoP @RahulGandhi जी ने NEET का मुद्दा उठाया तो उनका Mic Off 🚫 कर‌‌ दिया गया‌👇🏼 pic.twitter.com/FygISPzMka — Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) June 28, 2024 In response to Rahul, Speaker Om Birla was heard saying, "I don't switch off the mic, there's no button with me."  NEET पेपर लीक और परीक्षा में हुई धांधली से पूरे देश भर के...
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‘Felt Like Opposition Leaders Were About To Attack’: Kangana Ranaut On Ruckus In Lok Sabha

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut on Friday shared her "jittery" experience as a first-time MP in Lok Sabha. She said that she was apprehensive of being attacked by the Opposition MPs in Lok Sabha. She said that as a first-time MP, she felt nervous as there was a lot of shouting on the floor. "Even the Speaker rebuked them because the Opposition's conduct on the floor of the House left little difference between the streets and Parliament. But it seems that they [Opposition] are not ready to listen to anyone," she said. #WATCH | Lok Sabha adjourned till 1st July over ruckus in the House amid Opposition's demand for discussion on NEET issue.BJP MP-actor Kangana Ranaut says, "You saw their conduct there. Speaker too rebuked them...But it seems th...
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