democratic institutions

Jaipur, March 30: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani emphasized that legislative assemblies should not become arenas of noise and disruption, but should function as temples of serious, dignified, and constructive deliberation – institutions that guide public welfare and...

Jaipur, March 30 Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot expressed confidence on Monday that the United Democratic Front will form the government in Kerala, where Assembly elections are due on April 9.Speaking to reporters here before leaving for the southern state, Gehlot said that Kerala has...

New Delhi, March 29 – Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will interact with young participants of the State Level Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad (VBYP) 2026 on Monday, an official said on Sunday. The event is being organized in collaboration with the 'My Bharat' portal under the Ministry of Youth...

Jammu, March 27 All India Congress Committee (AICC) Secretary Shahnawaz Choudhary on Friday strongly criticised BJP legislators for using derogatory words against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly here.Amid slogans in support and against...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met the Sri Lankan parliamentary delegation in Parliament today. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Issues, S.M. Marikkar. In a social media post, the Lok Sabha Speaker stated that the interaction reflected...

New Delhi, March 21 As many as 275 former judges, civil servants, and armed forces veterans have criticised a recent report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which recommended a ban on the RSS.Describing it as "highly motivated", they said it...

New Delhi, March 18 Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the 59 Rajya Sabha members retiring between April and July, calling Parliament "an open university" and urging outgoing legislators to continue contributing to national life.Addressing the Upper House on the occasion of the...

March 17, New Delhi: Former SP Vaid has strongly criticised Rahul Gandhi for his actions inside the Indian Parliament on March 12. In a detailed statement, Vaid said that Gandhi, along with several MPs, defied the Speaker's instruction prohibiting demonstrations within the parliamentary complex...

New Delhi, March 17 – Over 200 prominent senior citizens, including former ambassadors, retired army officers, bureaucrats, and senior advocates, voiced their concerns on Tuesday regarding the alleged conduct and behavior of Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of the Congress party and the Leader of...

New Delhi, March 17 As many as 204 retired armed forces officers, former civil servants, including diplomats, and lawyers on Tuesday demanded that the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, apologize to the nation for his conduct inside the Parliament premises, terming it a...

New Delhi, March 15 In a sharp attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the resolution brought against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was driven by motives of self-interest and that certain individuals steeped in a "dynastic mindset" want to confine democratic institutions...

New Delhi, March 15 In a sharp attack on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the resolution brought against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was driven by motives of self-interest, and that certain individuals steeped in a "dynastic mindset" want to confine democratic...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated today that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a deep belief in the fundamental nature of Parliament and has always held an unwavering faith in the rules, procedures, and traditions of India's parliamentary democracy. Mr. Birla made the statement in response to a...

New Delhi, March 15 Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla expressed "deep concern" on Sunday over the display of banners, placards, posters, and the use of certain language inside the House by some MPs, and urged leaders of all political parties to ensure discipline and high ethical conduct among their...

New Delhi, March 12 Speaker Om Birla stated on Thursday that the proceedings in the Lok Sabha strictly adhere to the rules, and no member has the right to speak whenever they wish. He warned that anyone who behaves contrary to the decorum of the House would be compelled to take strict action to...

New Delhi, March 11 Amid the widening conflict in West Asia triggered by US-Israel joint strikes on Iran, former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed said that building democratic structures and institutions can bring "change" in a country, and not through bombing.Speaking to

Bhubaneswar, March 11 – Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has expressed strong concern over the "unfortunate" and "disrespectful" treatment of President Droupadi Murmu during her recent visit to West Bengal.In a letter addressed to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Majhi...

New Delhi, March 11 – Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia triggered by joint US-Israel strikes on Iran, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed stated on Wednesday that building democratic structures and institutions can bring "change" in a country, and not through bombing.Speaking to

New Delhi, March 11 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticised the opposition in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, saying that raising questions about the Speaker's integrity undermines the credibility of the country's democratic institutions.Speaking during proceedings in the House, Home...

Raipur, March 11 Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has criticised Mamata Banerjee over President Droupadi Murmu's "disrespect" during her recent visit to West Bengal, urging the CM to apologise and reaffirm respect for democratic institutions.In a letter written to Banerjee on...