parliamentary democracy

Panaji, April 9 Coastal states have turned their challenges into opportunities, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrated this while serving as the chief minister of Gujarat, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday.Delivering the inaugural address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary...

New Delhi, March 27 The Trinamool Congress questioned on Friday why no action has been taken on the opposition's notice seeking a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the "inaction" shows a "tacit understanding" between the government and the Election...

Today, the Rajya Sabha bid farewell to 59 members from 20 states, including 9 women members. Speaking during the farewell, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that their contributions to parliamentary democracy will always be remembered. He said that in politics, there is never a full stop, as...

New Delhi, March 17 Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi responded to former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda's concerns about disruptions in Parliament by the opposition, stating that his observations have been noted. Gandhi also extended greetings to Deve Gowda on the eve of...

New Delhi, March 17 Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi responded to former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday, acknowledging his concerns about disruptions within Parliament and protests by her party's members outside, and stating that his observations had been noted...

New Delhi/Bengaluru, March 16 – Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha Member H.D. Deve Gowda expressed deep concern on Monday over the persistent disruptions in Parliament caused by opposition parties, particularly members of the Congress.In this regard, he has written a letter to Congress...

New Delhi, March 16: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Monday that the neutrality of the Speaker is central to India's parliamentary democracy, expressing disapproval of the recent failed attempt by opposition parties to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.In a letter to Birla, Gupta...

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...

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...

Chennai, March 6 The CPI, a key ally of the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, stated on Friday that outgoing Governor R N Ravi should respect parliamentary democracy, state rights, and the sentiments of the people in his new role in West Bengal.President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Ravi as the...

Chennai, March 6 DMK MP P Wilson said on Friday that Tamil Nadu's outgoing Governor R N Ravi was a constant reminder of the BJP's intentions with the state, and alleged that the Constitution becomes a casualty wherever he is appointed as governor.The senior advocate made these comments on...

Thiruvananthapuram, February 24 The Kerala assembly on Tuesday decided that there was no need to consider the letters from Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to the Speaker, requesting that the policy address delivered by him should be considered the official version.Speaker A N Shamseer...

Following the successful conclusion of the recent session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Speaker Biswajit Daimary arrived in Nagrijuli, Tamulpur, on Friday afternoon.He stated that while debates between the ruling party and the opposition are a natural part of parliamentary democracy, it...

Sambhal, February 19 – Acharya Pramod Krishnam, head of Kalki Dham, on Thursday termed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as a “national problem”, claiming that he was earlier a major threat to the Congress party but now has become a larger concern for the country.Speaking to IANS, the Kalki Dham...