Rajya Sabha
Winter Session Wraps Up: 146 MP Suspensions Mark Turbulent Parliamentary Session
Winter Session Wraps Up: 146 MP Suspensions Mark Turbulent Parliamentary Session India’s Parliament Winter Session concluded abruptly a day ahead of schedule on Wednesday, December 20, amid a record-breaking 146 Member of Parliament (MP) suspensions. The session, marked by disruptions and heated debates, saw the Lok Sabha (Lower House) adjourn sine die (without assigning a […]
India’s Lawmakers Pass Women’s Reservation Bill, a Historic Step Towards Equality
India’s Lawmakers Pass Women’s Reservation Bill, a Historic Step Towards Equality India’s lawmakers on September 21, 2023, passed a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats in the lower house of parliament and state assemblies for women, in a major victory for women’s rights groups that have for decades campaigned for better gender representation in […]
Rajya Sabha Debates Women’s Quota Bill: JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Lead Opposing Sides
Rajya Sabha Debates Women’s Quota Bill: JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge Lead Opposing Sides 21 September 2023, New Delhi: Members of the Rajya Sabha engaged in a fiery debate today about the proposed Women’s Quota Bill, which was the subject of a vibrant and intense debate in the Rajya Sabha. The measure, which seeks to provide […]
Raghav Chadha Suspended from Rajya Sabha for ‘Gross Violation of Rules’
Raghav Chadha Suspended from Rajya Sabha for ‘Gross Violation of Rules’ Raghav Chadha, a prominent member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was suspended from the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 2023, for “gross violation of rules.” The suspension came after Chadha was accused of making “unparliamentary” remarks during a debate on the Delhi Municipal […]
Derek O’Brien Faces Suspension from Rajya Sabha After Heated Exchange
Derek O’Brien Faces Suspension from Rajya Sabha After Heated Exchange In an unusual decision made within the hallowed halls of India’s upper chamber of Parliament, the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Dhankhar suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Derek O’Brien for the balance of the session. This action has raised eyebrows and sparked arguments across […]
Delhi services Bill passed with 131 votes in Rajya Sabha
Delhi Services Bill passed with 131 votes in Rajya Sabha The Rajya Sabha passed the Delhi Services Bill on Monday with 131 votes in favor and 100 votes against. The Bill gives the Central government control over the appointment and transfer of bureaucrats in Delhi. The Bill was opposed by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) […]