Tag: Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Monsoon Session Ends with Just 38.8% Productivity, Dy Chairman Harivansh Voices Regret over Disruptions

The session also saw farewell messages for six Tamil Nadu members whose terms ended on July 24, 2025.

August 22, 2025

INDIA Bloc Floor Leaders to Huddle at Kharge’s Office Ahead of Centre’s Key Bills in Parliament

The meeting comes just hours before a crucial session of Parliament where multiple bills, including significant constitutional and statutory amendments, are slated to be introduced.

August 20, 2025

Jairam Ramesh Slams RS Deputy Chairman for Blocking Bihar Voter Roll Debate, Cites Contradictory Rulings

Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Ramesh remarked, “The Chair in the Rajya Sabha is a continuing entity in spite of the comings to and goings from it—both scheduled and unscheduled.”

August 6, 2025

Rajya Sabha Approves Six-Month Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Opposition Protests

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai tabled the resolution in the Upper House, which was adopted amid loud protests and sloganeering by opposition members.

August 5, 2025

“Take Tuition from Me on Being in Opposition”: JP Nadda Hits Out Amid Rajya Sabha Uproar

However, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh refuted the claim, clarifying that no CISF personnel were involved and only Parliament marshals—authorized to maintain order—were present.

August 5, 2025

Kharge Slams Security Presence in Rajya Sabha, Vows to Continue Democratic Protest

In a letter to Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Kharge expressed shock over the presence of security officials entering the well of the House during ongoing demonstrations by Opposition MPs.

August 5, 2025

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva Seeks Rajya Sabha Debate on Bihar Voter List Revision Under Rule 267

Earlier in the day, AAP MP Sanjay Singh also submitted a Rule 267 notice, seeking a debate on the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian exports, highlighting their impact on the economy and MSMEs.

August 1, 2025

AAP MP Sanjay Singh Demands Rajya Sabha Debate on US Tariffs, Cites Major Economic Impact

In his letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General, Singh described the issue as “serious and urgent,” with deep implications for India’s economic stability, trade policy, and strategic autonomy.

August 1, 2025

PM Modi Lauds Amit Shah’s Rajya Sabha Address on Operation Sindoor, Calls It “Phenomenal”

Shah said, “Earlier, we only kept sending dossiers, but under the leadership of Narendra Modi, we have given a befitting reply to Pakistan with an airstrike and surgical strike. Khauf paida ho gaya hain (a sense of fear has been instilled).”

July 31, 2025

Rajya Sabha to Vote on Manipur President’s Rule Extension, Take Up Maritime Bill and Key Committee Appointments

The Upper House will vote on extending President’s Rule in Manipur and consider the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, among other important discussions.

July 31, 2025