Tag: Rajya Sabha

Kharge to Lead Congress Charge on Operation Sindoor in Rajya Sabha Debate

Out of the 16 hours allocated for the discussion in the Upper House, the Congress has been allotted approximately two hours to present its arguments.

July 28, 2025

No Proposal to Drop ‘Socialist’ or ‘Secular’ from Constitution, Government Tells Rajya Sabha

"The government’s official stand is that there is no current plan or intention to reconsider or remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble of the Constitution," Meghwal said.

July 25, 2025

Kamal Haasan to Take Oath as Rajya Sabha MP, Marks National Political Debut

Speaking ahead of the swearing-in, Haasan said, “I am going to take the oath and register my name in Delhi today. I am going to fulfil this duty with the honour given to me as an Indian.”

July 24, 2025

President Accepts Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Resignation as Vice President; Opposition Flags ‘Political Storm’

The resignation was conveyed via a notification from the Ministry of Home Affairs under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.

July 22, 2025

“A Riddle Wrapped in Mystery”: Manish Tewari Seeks Clarity on Dhankhar’s Sudden Resignation

Calling the resignation “abrupt and unexplained,” Tewari added that it would be appropriate for Dhankhar to shed light on the reasons, especially since the Vice President holds the second-highest constitutional office in the country.

July 22, 2025

Baghel Calls Dhankhar’s Resignation a Sign of Looming Political Upheaval

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh also cast doubts on the official narrative, saying the resignation was "as shocking as it is unimaginable."

July 22, 2025

“Far Deeper Reasons”: Jairam Ramesh Suggests Political Undercurrents Behind VP Dhankhar’s Resignation

Praising Dhankhar’s tenure, Ramesh said he made efforts to uphold institutional norms and maintain dialogue with the Opposition — rare traits in the current political climate.

July 22, 2025

Kapil Sibal Lauds VP Dhankhar After Resignation: “One of Rajya Sabha’s Most Proactive Chairmen”

“Whenever I needed time to speak in the House, he never refused me. In fact, he gave me more time than usually allotted to independent MPs,” Sibal said.

July 22, 2025

“Dialogue, Not Discord”: RS Chairman Dhankhar Urges Constructive Politics Amid Uproar Over Operation Sindoor

Calling for mutual respect and civility in political engagement, he added, “I urge all political parties to avoid unbecoming language or personal attacks. Let this Monsoon Session be marked by productivity and meaningful debate.”

July 21, 2025

Government Open to Full Debate on Operation Sindoor in Rajya Sabha, Says JP Nadda

“Such an operation has never happened since independence,” he noted, reiterating that the government had already agreed during the Business Advisory Committee meeting to take up the matter for discussion.

July 21, 2025