TOPIC

Rajya Sabha

Politics

Highlights from PM Modi’s first Rajya Sabha address after coming back to power

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

The Prime Minister hit out at Congress for having an obstructionist approach and opposing every scheme launched by the BJP government, even the ones like Aadhar that were introduced during the UPA regime.

Politics

You want the ‘Old India’ where Indian Navy was used for family vacations? PM Modi tears into Congress’ narrative

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

PM Modi said he is shocked that schemes such as constructing toilets, Swachha Bharat, Jan Dhan and Yoga day are being mocked at.

Politics

There is a limit to the arrogance: PM Modi takes on Congress’ entitlement in Rajya Sabha

OpIndia Staff - 26 June, 2019

My friends in Congress have not been able to digest victory, they have not been able to accept defeat. I do not consider this to be a healthy sign of democracy: PM Modi said in his Rajya Sabha address

Law

Setback to Congress: SC rejects Gujarat Congress leader’s plea against EC decision to hold separate bypolls for two RS seats

OpIndia Staff - 25 June, 2019

The two BJP candidates, EAM S Jaishankar and Jugalji Thakor, have reached Gujarat Vidhan Sabha to file their nominations.

News Reports

Meenakshi Lekhi demands bill granting denominational status to Sabarimala temple, says that the private member bill is defective

OpIndia Staff - 21 June, 2019

She urged the legislators that with the pending review petition, the focus must be on defining what are 'denominational practices'

News Reports

TDP Legislature Party in Rajya Sabha passes resolution to merge with BJP, 4 of 6 MPs resign from the party

OpIndia Staff - 20 June, 2019

4 of 6 TDP MPs in Rajya Sabha quit party, merge with BJP

News Reports

Setback for ‘United Opposition’: 4 out of 6 Rajya Sabha MPs of TDP likely to join BJP

OpIndia Staff - 20 June, 2019

4 or 5 Rajya MPs TDPs are going to join BJP, leaving Chandrababu Naidu with just one MP in upper house

Politics

Mamata Banerjee to skip all party presidents’ meeting called by PM Modi tomorrow

OpIndia Staff - 18 June, 2019

WB CM Mamata Banerjee will not attend the pall party meeting called by the PM.

Opinions

Gujarat: Past karma will haunt Congress in fascinating Rajya Sabha bypoll irony

Abhishek Banerjee - 18 June, 2019

The bypolls for the 2 vacant Rajya Sabha seats from Gujarat are going to be held shortly. The Congress has moved the SC, but given the clear precedents, it is quite clear that they have no chance of winning in court.

News Reports