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September 1, 2023 8:37 PM

Centre forms committee headed by Ex-President Ram Nath Kovind to explore possibility of one nation, one election

The government has constituted a committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of one nation, one election. Speaking to media in Jaipur, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said, there is no need to get nervous as there will be discussions at different levels before it gets implemented. The Minister highlighted that the elections for Lok Sabha and State assemblies were conducted simultaneously till 1967. Mr. Joshi is in Jaipur to hold discussions and...

August 10, 2023 11:50 AM

Rajya Sabha Member Raghav Chaddha is speaking lies and has become like leader Arvind Kejriwal: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today rebutted Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha Member Raghav Chaddha’s allegation of BJP conspiring against him and alleged that Mr. Chadha is speaking lies and has become like his leader Arvind Kejriwal. He said that Mr. Chaddha used other member’s names without their consent, while moving a motion in Rajya Sabha to send Delhi Services Bill to the Select Committee. On the other hand Dr. M. Thambidurai of AIADMK said that he has complained to t...

August 3, 2023 1:22 PM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi accuses opposition of not allowing Parliament to function properly by making different excuses

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today, August 3 accused the opposition of not allowing the Parliament to function properly by making different excuses. Talking to media outside Parliament, Mr. Joshi said the government is ready to discuss every issue in the House. He added that the government has made several attempts to pursue opposition parties but they are not allowing both the Houses to function. The Minister expressed confidence that the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Ame...

August 1, 2023 11:41 AM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi asserts proposed National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) bill

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has asserted that the proposed National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) bill is within the federal structure of the country. Mr. Joshi was talking to the media outside Parliament House. On the Manipur issue, he said that most of the opposition MPs had personally expressed their willingness to take part in the discussion. But few opposition leaders are not interested....

July 28, 2023 5:36 PM

BJP criticises opposition parties for disrupting proceedings of Parliament

BJP today criticised the Opposition parties for disrupting the proceedings of Parliament saying that they are creating hurdles in the nation's progress. Addressing media in New Delhi, BJP spokesperson, Syed Zafar Islam raised questions over the wearing of black attire by the members of the Opposition party in Parliament. He alleged that their deeds and conduct are not appropriate. He said, despite several issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been working to strengthen the economy an...

July 24, 2023 11:42 AM

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi accuses opposition of running away from debate on Manipur violence issue

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi today accused the opposition of running away from debate on the Manipur violence issue. Talking to reporters outside Parliament, he said, no one is able to understand opposition strategy. Mr. Joshi reiterated that the government is ready for discussion on the Manipur violence issue and urged the opposition to take part in the discussion. Meanwhile, opposition parties staged a protest in Parliament House complex demanding Prime Minister Narendra Mod...