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Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid row over ‘lungiwala’ slur

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid row over ‘lungiwala’ slur

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Amid a ruckus, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan, who ruled that he would call the concerned MPs to his chamber to discuss the issue, adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm. Brittas had had earlier moved a privilege motion against Dev for addressing him as “lungiwala” during proceedings in the Upper House on Monday Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lok Sabha introduces four Bills amid Opposition protests, adjourns till 2 pm

Lok Sabha introduces four Bills amid Opposition protests, adjourns till 2 pm

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The four key Bills, including the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, and the National Co-operative Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, were introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday amid uproar by Opposition members. The House was later adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continued protests demanding a response from the government over the police action during the students’ protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kerala CM Satheesan’s chopper journey draws flak from CPI(M)

Kerala CM Satheesan’s chopper journey draws flak from CPI(M)

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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is in the firing line from the Opposition for using a helicopter hired by the State government primarily as an air ambulance and for other emergencies for an alleged personal visit to Kochi.  Mr. Satheesan reportedly flew aboard the helicopter from Golf Club in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi on Friday to visit his father-in-law, who was undergoing treatment. However, inclement weather prevented the helicopter from landing, and it returned to Thiruvananthapuram. Reports suggest the journey was made later.  CPI(M) State committee member M.B. Rajesh slammed Mr. Satheesan for using the helicopter “for personal purposes, with prime-time actors in [his] lap remaining in silent mode”, in an oblique criticism of prime-time television anchors for not covering the issue. As Leader of the Opposition, Mr. Satheesan had criticised the then LDF government for its “extravagance” in hiring the helicopter.  Another State committee member of the CPI(M), V. Sivankutty, also mocked Mr. Satheesan’s flight as a ‘U-turn’ by the helicopter. Health Minister K. Muraleedharan defended the Chief Minister’s use of the chopper, …

CPI(M) leaders criticise Kerala CM over attending events during rain disaster

CPI(M) leaders criticise Kerala CM over attending events during rain disaster

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Thiruvananthapuram, CPI Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim and former MLA V K Prasanth on Sunday criticised Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan over his visit to the residence of a Youth League leader in Malappuram, alleging that it was inappropriate at a time when thousands of people across the state were reeling from rain-related disasters. CPI(M) leaders criticise Kerala CM over attending events during rain disaster In a Facebook post, Rahim shared visuals of the chief minister attending an event in Ponnani in Malappuram and said that it initially appeared “unbelievable” before he could confirm it. He alleged that while thousands of people in different districts were suffering due to the disaster, Satheesan spent time as a guest at the residence of a Youth League leader in Malappuram’s Ponnani and had a lavish meal. Youth League is the youth wing of the Indian Union Muslim League . Rahim said that when the state was passing through an extremely serious crisis, it was the primary responsibility of those in power to instil confidence among the …

Nadda says student activists should face police action, sparks Rajya Sabha row

Nadda says student activists should face police action, sparks Rajya Sabha row

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Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, J.P. Nadda, on Wednesday said any student activist who wants to do activism should face police action.  He said this when John Britas raised the issue of Delhi Police personnel barging into the CPI(M) office in Delhi.  The Rajya Sabha witnessed heated exchanges and sloganeering after members raised the issue of Delhi Police officials allegedly entering the national headquarters of the CPI(M) on Tuesday to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh, a former president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union. After papers and reports were laid, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan permitted members to raise matters with permission. John Brittas of the CPI(M) drew the House’s attention to the incident. He said police personnel “barged into a national political party office, CPI(M), to arrest a student leader, Aishe Ghosh”. Brittas stated that her only alleged offence was participation in a student protest at Jantar Mantar. When questioned, the officers cited pending cases from 2020-21. “I have no problem with Delhi Police action as this is a bipartisan issue, but …

Opposition, BJP clash in Rajya Sabha over police action at CPI(M) headquarters

Opposition, BJP clash in Rajya Sabha over police action at CPI(M) headquarters

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The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a political showdown over the Delhi Police’s entry into the Communist Party of India (Marxist) headquarters in New Delhi to arrest student activist Aishe Ghosh, with leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleging abuse of power and Union minister JP Nadda maintaining that it was a routine law-and-order action. Proceedings of the Rajya Sabha underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. (Sansad TV) Raising the issue in the House, Kharge questioned the legality of the police action and demanded accountability from those who authorised it. “It is very shameful that CBI, police officials can enter the office of a national political party like this. Democracy is not safe; people are not safe. Therefore, I request you, that the people who went there should be punished… Who were they? Who ordered them to go there?” Kharge said. CPI(M) MP John Brittas alleged that a Delhi Police team entered AKG Bhavan, the party’s national headquarters, on Tuesday to arrest Ghosh, former president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) and a …

CPI(M), PDP condemn killings by security forces in POK

CPI(M), PDP condemn killings by security forces in POK

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The CPI(M) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) expressed concern in Srinagar on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) about continued repression and killings by security forces in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) over the past 24 hours. “I stand with the people of Pakistan‑administered Kashmir — their demands are just: end harsh economic policies, restore fair governance, and protect democratic rights. The deaths and injuries in Rawalakot, Muzaffarabad, and Kotli are a painful reminder that grievances met with force only deepen the crisis,” said CPI(M) leader and legislator M. Y. Tarigami. Pointing to the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s ruling on the 12 refugee seats he added that “this struggle must be resolved constitutionally and peacefully — through dialogue, not repression”. “We express solidarity with families of the fallen. We call for accountability, relief for affected communities, and a political solution that honours rights and dignity,” Mr. Tarigami said PDP leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar also appealed to Pakistan “to stop atrocities against our people in the part of our State that you hold”. “People’s demands cannot be …

CPI(M), PMK slam Lok Bhavan’s direction to start with ‘Vande Mataram’ at convocation

CPI(M), PMK slam Lok Bhavan’s direction to start with ‘Vande Mataram’ at convocation

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Chennai, Jul, 26 The CPI and PMK have condemned the Lok Bhavan’s proposed direction to commence the upcoming 33rd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University with the national song “Vande Mataram” over the state anthem “Tamil Thai Vazhthu.” CPI(M), PMK slam Lok Bhavan’s direction to start with ‘Vande Mataram’ at convocation They said it violates state autonomy and constitutional rights. CPI state secretary P Shanmugam and PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss in separate statements on late Saturday, termed the move “an insult to the state anthem and its author,” demanding that the Tamil Nadu government intervene immediately to ensure Tamil Thai Vazhthu takes precedence at the July 28 convocation. University Vice-Chancellor N Chandrasekar claimed that following clear and strict guidelines issued by the Governor’s Office, the Vande Mataram will be rendered first, followed by the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”, while the state anthem Tamil Thai Vazhthu will only be sung third. The announcement has drawn sharp reactions from across the political spectrum in Tamil Nadu, with political leaders slamming the Lok Bhavan for encroaching upon state …

Kalaburagi: CPI(M) protests detention of Sonam Wangchuk, seeks Education Minister’s resignation

Kalaburagi: CPI(M) protests detention of Sonam Wangchuk, seeks Education Minister’s resignation

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CPI(M) activists burn an effigy during a protest condemning the detention of Sonam Wangchuk and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, at Timmapuri Circle in Kalaburagi on Sunday (July 19, 2026). | Photo Credit: Arun Kulkarni Members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] staged a protest at SVP Circle in Kalaburagi on Sunday (July 19, 2026) condemning the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The protesters burnt an effigy depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Pradhan and symbolically broke an earthen pot as a mark of protest against what they described as the Union Government’s “communal and fascist policies”. Addressing the demonstrators, CPI(M) district secretary K. Neela alleged that police had forcibly removed Mr. Wangchuk, who was on a hunger strike demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over the alleged NEET question paper leak. She described the police action as an attack on democratic rights and criticised the Centre …

Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad landslide site, meets injured survivors

Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad landslide site, meets injured survivors

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Senior CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan visited the Wayanad landslide site, relief camp and hospital on Thursday as the death toll rose to five. He reviewed rescue efforts, met injured survivors and enquired about their condition amid continuing rainfall Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link