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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla meets party leaders on conclusion of Winter Session of Parliament 2025

New Delhi, December 19: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday met with Leaders of political parties and Members of Parliament in his chamber at Parliament House on the conclusion of the Winter Session of Parliament 2025.

Opposition protests in Parliament complex over renaming of MGNREGA, Sonia Gandhi joins march

New Delhi, Dec 18: Amid the marathon debate in the Parliament over renaming of MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G, Congress MPs and several Opposition leaders held a demonstration outside the complex on Thursday, to register their protest over Centre’s “dictatorial approach” in repealing a law, that has been instrumental in transforming crores of lives in vast rural swathes of India.

NDA, Oppn lock horns over replacing MGNREGA with Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill

New Delhi, Dec 18: The NDA on Thursday defended the introduction of the Viksit Bharat G RAM G Bill, saying it would benefit those seeking employment under the scheme, even as the Opposition remained unconvinced and strongly criticised the Centre for removing the name of Mahatma Gandhi from the legislation.

'Insult to Mahatma Gandhi': Oppn protests outside Parliament against move to replace MGNREGA

New Delhi, Dec 16: The Opposition on Tuesday staged a protest outside Parliament, holding placards and raising slogans against the Centre over its move to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

Priyanka Gandhi hits out at Centre over Labour Codes, says protection has been taken away from workers

New Delhi, December 3: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday slammed the central government over the four new Labour Codes, alleging that the government has snatched away the rights that workers and new avenues for their exploitation have been opened.

'There should be dignity, decorum': LS Speaker to Oppn amid massive sloganeering over SIR

New Delhi, Dec 2: The Lok Sabha plunged into chaos once again on Tuesday, the second day of the Parliament's Winter Session, as Opposition members continued their loud protests demanding a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Review (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out across several states and union territories.

Violent clashes in Bangladesh leave 10 injured ahead of July Charter signing

Dhaka, Oct 17: At least 10 people were injured on Friday afternoon in Bangladesh after violent clashes broke out between law enforcers and a group of protesters identifying themselves as "July Warriors" at the Parliament premises in Dhaka just hours before the July Charter Signing ceremony, local media reported.

If you try to destroy govt property, I will have to take some decisive decisions: LS Speaker Birla warns oppn MPs

New Delhi, August 18: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday issued a stern warning to Opposition MPs protesting over the SIR and other issues, urging them to refrain from damaging government property.

Oppn ruckus continues in LS; Speaker says ask questions with the same intensity

New Delhi, Aug 18: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till noon on Monday following intense sloganeering and protests by Opposition members demanding a discussion on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.

INDIA Bloc leaders to hold meeting, protest in Parliament over Bihar SIR

New Delhi, August 7: Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) will hold a meeting at 10:15 AM on Thursday at the office of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha in Parliament.

There cannot be discussion on SIR because...: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, August 1: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday clarified that the government is ready to hold discussions on any issue as per rules, but there cannot be a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) as it is a process undertaken by a constitutional body, the Election Commission of India.

Shocked to see CISF trooping into the House: Cong chief Kharge writes to RS Deputy Chairman 

New Delhi, Aug 1: Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, dashed off a letter to Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh on Friday, flagging the "shocking entry" of CISF personnel into the House and also raising an alarm over the "objectionable" practice.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla convenes all party meeting, urges Oppn members to let House function

New Delhi, July 25: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday called for an all-party meeting after the lower house was adjourned amid sloganeering and protests by Opposition members, urging for members to let the house function properly.

Rajya Sabha adjourned till July 28 amid uproar

New Delhi, July 25: Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till July 28 on Friday amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition members, while Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan was responding to a question.

Chirag Paswan defends SIR in Bihar, says govt ready to explain everything, urges Opposition to let the House function

New Delhi, July 23: Union Minister Chirag Paswan defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, stating that the government is fully prepared to address concerns and provide all necessary clarifications. He urged the Opposition to allow Parliament to function and engage in constructive debate.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh defends Bihar voter list revision, accuses Opposition of double standards

New Delhi, July 22: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, slamming the Opposition for questioning a constitutionally mandated process.

Kerala MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Parliament over MNREGA issue

New Delhi, March 25: Opposition MPs from Kerala, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest over the MNREGA issue outside the premises of Parliament on Tuesday.

DMK holds protest outside Parliament over delimitation issue

New Delhi, March 19: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) held a protest on the issue of delimitation in the Parliament House premises on Wednesday.

Kerala MPs protest in Parliament in support of ASHA workers

New Delhi, March 11: MPs from Kerala on Tuesday held a protest in Parliament in support of ASHA workers, demanding their honorarium to be raised to Rs 21,000 and stating that they should receive Rs 5 lakh as retirement benefits.

Oppn MPs accuse BJP of 'attempting to alter' Constitution

New Delhi, Feb 11: A storm of political outrage erupted in Parliament on Tuesday as Opposition leaders expressed fierce condemnation of the BJP-led government, accusing it of "attempting to alter" the Constitution and "undermine" the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution.

Budget Session: Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs protest in support of soybean farmers

New Delhi, February 11: Several MPs of the Maha Vikas Aghadi on Tuesday held a protest in Parliament premises demanding to increase the limit for soyabean purchases.