Sinha likened the move to demonetisation, saying that too wasn’t an economic decision, but a political one.
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Modi Insulted Rajya Sabha, Called It Obstructionist: Anand Sharma
“Rajya Sabha is doing its constitutional duty to ensure that every legislation goes through the legislative and parliamentary scrutiny before it is passed and becomes the law of the land.”
Return Our Old India Where There Was No Lynching or Hatred: Ghulam Nabi Azad to BJP Govt
Launching a scathing attack on the government and its policies, Azad said a party could win elections on divisive policies but the “Nation stood defeated”.
Rajya Sabha Puts on Record Its Appreciation of Dr Manmohan Singh’s Contribution as MP
“A very gentle, calm and composed personality, Dr. Manmohan Singh through his participation in the debates of the House has contributed immensely in enriching the collective wisdom of the House on various issues.”
Parliament Passes Law Removing Leprosy as Ground for Divorce
The Rajya Sabha on the last day of the Budget session passed the Bill without debate after consensus on the issue.
Rajya Sabha Adjourns Sine Die; Citizenship Amendment Bill, Triple Talaq Bill Set to Lapse
There has been strong opposition to the Citizenship Bill in Assam and other Northeastern states.
Opposition Questions Extending Rajya Sabha Sitting Without Following Norms; Deputy Chairman Calls It ‘Personal Lapse’
Congress, TMC and AIADMK members cited rule book to criticise the extension.
Opposition Parties Protest, Ask Govt To Send Quota Bill To Select Committee
The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday and was brought to the Upper House after the sitting of the House was extended by a day.
Opposition Demands Triple Talaq Bill Be Sent to Select Committee
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad accused the government of breaking the tradition of sending bills to select committees for scrutiny.
Black Money: Documents Show That Modi Govt Lied To Parliament About EC’s Concerns Over Electoral Bonds
The EC wrote to the govt a year ago, saying that one of the amendments “would lead to increased use of black money for political funding through shell companies.”
Karnataka Requests Centre to Waive 50% Farmer Loans
Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla the BJP govt has not implemented any farm loan waiver scheme during last 3 years.