PM Imran Khan Ousted After Losing Trust Vote: Pakistan
Pakistan PM Imran Khan is no more in power, after the "No-Trust-Vote", which happened in the wee hours of April 10. Notably, The opposition parties secured the support of 174 members in the 342-member National Assembly, more than the needed strength of 172 to oust PM Imran Khan. Furthermore, Khan was not present during the voting, following the no-trust vote, lawmakers of Khan's party also walked out of the proceedings.
Tags: PM Imran Khan, Pakistan Political Crisis, No Trust Vote, Pakistan(40), Opposition
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Sine Die Amid Opposition's Ruckus
The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha were adjourned sine die, ahead of the scheduled end of the Union Budget Session 2022-2023. As per PTI, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu could not even read out his customary closing remarks amid ruckus by Shiv Sena leaders and opposition MPs in the parliament. Due to the chaos in the session, the RS Chairman adjourned sine die.
Tags: parliament, rajya sabha, Venkaiah Naidu, Sine Die, Opposition
Courtesy: Press Trust of India
Mamata Banerjee Calls For Opposition's Meeting Against Ruling BJP
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee proposed a meeting of all opposition parties, to discuss the 'misuse of central agencies' by the PM Modi-led Central Government. In a letter addressed to several anti-BJP parties, Banerjee said, "As opposition parties, it is our constitutional responsibility to hold this government accountable for their actions, to resist the stifling of voices of defense," The meeting's proposal came when Abhishek is being… read-more
Tags: Mamata Banerjee, TMC, Central Agencies, Opposition, BJP
Courtesy: NDTV
Beautification Project Worth 4.6 Crores Slows Down After Protest In Khaba
The beautification plan worth 4.62 crores which was developed for the Rajasthan's 'Khaba' village by the "Art and cultural department" has been put on hold after the villagers opposed it. However, the villagers believe that constructing a wall boundary around the village will affect the water level in the ponds. Moreover, a group of panel members has been shortlisted and asked to submit a report considering 'Khaba conservation'.
Tags: Village, Opposition, people, beautification
Courtesy: The Times of India
Monsoon Session Sees 2nd Highest Count Of Bills Passed Since 2014
The recently concluded monsoon session passed the second-highest number of bills since 2014 despite having excessive disturbance and disruption caused throughout. Reportedly, a total of 1.1 bills per day were passed in 17 days despite many hours lost on the opposition's protests. Among the 19 bills were Taxation Laws Bill, Tribunals Reform Bill, and more. Reportedly, the 2020 monsoon session has seen the highest bill count since 2014.
Tags: rajya sabha, Bills, monsoon session, Opposition
Courtesy: ANI
Opposition Support OBC Amendment Bill In Parliament
Despite the differences with the centre over the Pegasus issue and more, the Opposition has extended support to a constitution amendment bill that gives states the right to select their own OBCs. This will eliminate the issue of acquiring a required two-thirds majority vote in Parliament. "This is a big issue, we are going to support the centre. Running Parliament is the centre's responsibility," said RJD's Manoj Sinha.
Tags: Opposition, OBCs, obc constitution bill, Centre
Courtesy: NDTV
Opposition Releases Joint Statement Asking For Discussion On Pegasus & Farm Laws
Opposition parties have released a joint statement asking the government to discuss on the "national issue" of Pegasus in both the Houses of Parliament. They called for a discussion on the farmers' protests and the three farm laws. "It is unfortunate that the government has unleashed misleading campaign to malign the combined Opposition and blaming it for the continued disruption in the Parliament," said the statement.
Tags: Farm Laws, Pegasus, Opposition, House of Parliament
Courtesy: The Indian Express
PM Modi Calls Opposition's Conduct In Parliament 'Undemocratic'
Referring to the conduct of opposition MPs in Parliament such as tearing papers and comparing the passage of legislation to ''papri chaat'', PM Modi condemned and termed it ''undemocratic''. Reportedly, during the Pegasus issue in Rajya Sabha, TMC MP Shantanu Sen tore the paper by snatching it from IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. While another TMC MP Derek O'Brien tweeted, ''Modi-Shah...passed 12 Bills...Passing legislation or making papri… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, parliament, papri chaat, TMC MP, Opposition
Courtesy: The Times of India
Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs Pull Out Cycle Rally To Parliament
A hundred Opposition MPs including Congress met over breakfast on August 3 on Rahul Gandhi's invitation. The absence of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi showed Rahul's enthusiasm to assume the role of a leader of the Opposition. The interaction was followed by a surprise cycle rally to the Parliament. “This is the trailer for 2024,” Congress said later that evening, terming it a "historic day".
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, MPs, Opposition, breakfast
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Mamata Banerjee Meets Leaders In Delhi, Says 'Visit Was Successful'
Following her four-day visit to Delhi, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee returned to Kolkata on July 30, saying ''The visit was successful''. During her visit, Banerjee met PM Narendra Modi, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, opposition leaders such as Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Kamal Nath, and others. However, Banerjee also said, “Democracy must go on. Our slogan is 'save democracy, save country.''
Tags: CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal, meeting, Delhi, Opposition
Courtesy: The Quint