The former Union minister, who claimed democracy was in jeopardy, stated on Sunday that the current administration was applying different standards to the two incidents.

Safeguarding the essence of the Indian Constitution is imperative. It is essential that all three of our democratic pillars—the legislative, executive, and judicial—maintain their strength. They embody the essence of parliamentary democracy in addition to its physical structure. However, this is not occurring. “Why is the current administration at the Centre treating TMC’s Mahua Moitra and BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri differently, or applying double standards?” he asked at an event.

Moitra was called before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on the allegation that, in exchange for costly gifts and other inducements, she had disclosed the login credentials of her official account to businessman Darshan Hiranandani. On the basis of “evidence” provided by Moitra’s erstwhile friend Jai Anant Dehadrai, BJP member Nishikant Dubey has claimed that the businessman used her account to submit his own questions to Parliament regarding the Adani Group.

On November 2, Moitra appeared before the panel; she subsequently stormed out, alleging that Vinod Sonkar, the panel’s chairman, had posed her unethical queries. Sonkar, conversely, asserted that she addressed him with unparliamentary language. During the panel discussion, she avowed no culpability.

Strong criticism was directed at Bidhuri, a member of the BJP from South Delhi, for his “derogatory” remarks made against Ali in the Lok Sabha.

While Bidhuri was campaigning for the BJP, Moitra was compelled to appeal before the panel, according to Aiyar.

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“I must say that electorates will have to remain cautious and alert in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls… they must cast their votes in the 2024 polls after proper thought,” according to PTI.

Moitra had requested that she be summoned by the panel after November 5. In contrast, she was instructed by the tribunal to appear on November 2.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the general secretary of the Congress Party, speaks at a public event in Jhunjhunu on Wednesday. The All India Mahila Congress (X)
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the general secretary of the Congress Party, speaks at a public event in Jhunjhunu on Wednesday. The All India Mahila Congress (X)
Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and Arjun Ram Meghwal, along with party leaders Anil Baluni and Om Pathak, were part of a BJP group that asked the EC to take legal action against the Congress general secretary.

The BJP said in its report that Vadra told a public meeting in Dausa on October 20 that she saw on TV that when an envelope of money that Modi gave to a temple was opened, it only had ₹21 inside. They also said that she saw the news and doesn’t know if the story is true or not.

She then attacked the BJP politically, saying that the party sends out “envelopes” but nothing is found inside them after the polls. The BJP’s complaint had a recording of what she said.

Rajasthan will hold its assembly elections on November 25.

When they talked to reporters, Meghwal and Puri said that she had done something “crime” according to the law.

“Is Priyanka Gandhi in charge of the law?” Does she believe in laws? She is using her faith views to make things worse. Meghwal said, “She can’t do it.” He also said that the story about Modi’s donation was false and had been picked up by the media. He said she was still telling lies about the prime minister’s visit to the temple in January.

In their letter to the EC, the BJP said, “Priyanka Gandhi’s statement has violated the very basic base of free and fair elections by invoking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal religious devotion.” It also said that she doesn’t know for sure if it’s true.

The BJP said that what she said was against the Indian Penal Code and the Representation of People Act.

It is against the RP Act for a candidate, his agent, or anyone else to make public a “statement of fact that is false, and that he either believes to be false or does not believe to be true, about the personal character or conduct of any candidate, or about the candidature or withdrawal of any candidate, being a statement reasonably calculated to hurt the prospects of that candidate’s election,” the party said.

It also said that the IPC thinks it is illegal to lie about an election if the goal is to change the outcome of the vote.

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“Therefore, the BJP asked the commission to start the right legal proceedings under the RPA 1951 and the Indian Penal Code, along with immediate action for violation of model code, to make sure that no one can sway the elections by making up lies, libelous and defamatory statements, or hurting people’s religious feelings by saying such careless things,” the party said.

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It is said that PM Modi has not previously brought up the topic with his ministers.

In the past 24 hours, the opposition has convened twice to devise a strategy about the matter. In a letter to Prime Minister Modi this morning, former Congress leader Sonia Gandhi offered a list of nine topics that could be covered during the extraordinary session of parliament that starts on September 18.

The government has responded harshly, implying that Mrs Gandhi disregards convention, which states that the agenda does not have to be discussed prior to the start of the session.

Prior to the session starting, the leaders of all the parties gather to discuss the issues that are coming up in the Parliament after the President calls for a meeting. Work and issues are discussed.” Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi wrote.

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The Opposition and the BJP have been at odds since Monday, when it was reported in the media that President Droupadi Murmu was referred to as the “President of Bharat” in her invitation to G20 leaders. The following day, PM Modi was referred to as the “Prime Minister of Bharat” in a document that came to light.

The opposition has said that the ruling party is fabricating a smoke screen to divert attention away from the shortcomings in their leadership that have led to increases in prices, unemployment, and poverty. They added that the problem is also a result of the Opposition Front referring to itself as INDIA.

A top source stated today that the purpose of the extraordinary session is to address the G20 amid the political backbiting.

Meanwhile, MLC K Kavitha of Bharat Rashtra Samithi has questioned why the long-pending demand for the Women’s Reservation Bill was not mentioned in Sonia Gandhi’s letter to PM Modi. The center-state relationship, communalism, the Manipur crisis, and the border dispute with China were among the nine points raised in Mrs. Gandhi’s letter.

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The INDIA group formed five panels, including a 14-member coordination and election strategy committee, and decided to campaign together for the 2024 elections a day after the government’s decision of the September 18-22 session sparked speculation of legislative action on simultaneous state and national elections, women’s reservation, or big-bang announcements.

But thorny issues loomed large over the 28-party bloc, which didn’t name a convener or unveil a logo — an issue that sparked concern among key constituents, and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s early departure from the meeting sparked speculation, despite the TMC’s later explanation that it was a scheduling conflict.

A member stated that the election campaign could launch from Rajghat on October 2, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, with the bloc divulging its vision on issues such as unemployment, price rise, and Centre-state relations, and announcing alternative policies.

The group’s meeting in Mumbai was its most productive to date, and marked a shift from the ideological issues debated at previous events in Patna and Bengaluru to a road map for the upcoming general elections. Nonetheless, several leaders emphasized the sense of urgency, stating that elections could occur at any time — months ahead of schedule — and that INDIA must remain vigilant.

“We, the INDIA parties, resolve to jointly contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to the greatest extent feasible. According to a resolution adopted at the meeting, seat-sharing arrangements in different states will be initiated immediately and completed as soon as possible in a spirit of cooperation and compromise.

The coalition also decided to coordinate political communication and media strategies among its members under the campaign slogan “Judega Bharat, Jitega India” in multiple languages. “Parties will organize public rallies on issues of public concern and importance as soon as possible in different regions of the country,” it added.

According to informants, the alliance’s next meeting is likely to take place in Bhopal. In light of upcoming elections for the state legislature in the state, the location is crucial. The coalition is anticipated to hold its fourth meeting in the second state governed by the BJP.

Though crucial questions regarding seat-sharing arrangements and leadership remained unanswered, leaders reminded one another of the need to select the greatest number of common candidates, to remain vigilant against threats to their unity, and to demonstrate adaptability, as seat pacts and smooth coordination are decisive factors for the group.

At the meeting, however, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar clashed when the latter suggested that the bloc’s commitment to a caste census be emphasized. Banerjee argued that the polling committee should debate such issues and stated that she will oppose any effort to link the census to religious issues.

“We weren’t together previously. We were unable to nominate candidates for every constituency, and (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi took advantage… A conclusion has been reached, and an organization has been founded. We will begin the process of seat sharing by accommodating everyone. Ex-Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad stated that there will be no obstacles.

Rahul Gandhi, leader of the Congress, was “impressed” with how differences were “ironed out” in the meeting.

“We will propose a comprehensive set of concepts that will benefit farmers and the poor. The most important aspect of this alliance is the relationship between the leaders. I can confidently state that the two meetings have significantly contributed to the formation of a cohesive team. There are distinctions, but I see flexibility,” he stated.

In the meeting, leaders resolved to draft the resolution on seat arrangement to reflect the sense of urgency exhibited by Arvind Kejriwal, the convener of the AAP, and a number of other leaders. Later, Sitaram Yechury of the CPI(M) supported Banerjee’s proposal to bullet point the agenda.

Nevertheless, the group was unable to designate a convener due to the perceptible differences between its members.

The coordination and election strategy committee consisted of three former chief ministers — Sharad Pawar, Omar Abdullah, and Mehbooba Mufti — as well as the chief ministers of Jharkhand and Bihar, respectively. Congress leader KC Venugopal, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s TR Baalu, Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut, Trinamool Congress’s second in-command Abhishek Banerjee, AAP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, Samajwadi Party leader Javed Ali Khan, Janata Dal (United) leader Lallan Singh, and Communist Party of India general secretary D Raja were the other members. The Communist Party of India-Marxist will also have a seat, but the identity of its representative has not been disclosed.

“We have established an infrastructure. We have pledged to share seats. The Forward Bloc’s G Devarajan stated, “We will unveil our platform on October 2 and launch our campaign.”

Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, who declined a position at the meeting, outlined the alliance’s priorities. “We will conduct regular campaigns across the states… Now, however, there is no assurance of what may occur. Elections can occur at any time. “We must remain vigilant,” he stated.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and other leaders criticized Modi and the ruling dispensation for the recent decision to reduce the price of domestic gas by 200.

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“Modi always increases 100 and then reduces 2,” The price of gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas has doubled, but he has only reduced the interest rate by 200. Kharge stated that Modi has never worked for the impoverished because his policy has always been to work closely with large industrialists.

At an informal meeting on Wednesday, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, insisted that seat negotiations must be concluded by September. he stated, “The INDIA alliance is not 28 parties, it is 140 crore people.”

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During the course of around one and a half hours, Sharmila and the Gandhis engaged in conversation at their home while eating breakfast. Sharmila was accompanied by her evangelist husband, Anil Kumar.

Later, when speaking to reporters, Sharmila revealed that she and Sonia and Rahul Gandhi had productive conversations about the issue. The leader of the YSRTP stated that because she is the daughter of the late Y S Rajasekhar Reddy, who served as chief minister of the unified Andhra Pradesh state government, she will continue to strive toward the welfare of the people of Telangana. She remarked, “I want to tell you one thing, the countdown for Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s rule has begun,” but she did not elaborate further on her intentions for the future.

According to a leader of the YSRTP who has knowledge of the situation, Sharmila has reportedly discussed the technicalities of the merger between her party and the Congress. She informed Sonia that her father’s wish was for Rahul Gandhi to become Prime Minister, and she gave Sonia her word that she would work toward achieving her father’s goal. On August 11, she already met with the general secretary of the AICC, K. C. Venugopal. The party leader stated that the meeting with Sonia and Rahul that took place today was nothing more than a formality, and he went on to say that it was highly likely that Sharmila would announce the merger of her party with the Congress once she returned to Hyderabad in a day or two.

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It would appear that the high command of the Congress party has requested that Sharmila play a more significant role in the party in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and has guaranteed her that they will look out for her political interests. “It is not immediately known what specific assurances the high command has provided to her, but there is a possibility that they could be…” However, during the next elections in Telangana, she will engage in a significant amount of campaigning on behalf of the party, as stated by the leader cited above.

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The suspension of Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Member of Parliament, from the service of the House, which was implemented on 10.8.2023 till the submission of the Report by the Committee of Privileges, has been cancelled with effect from 30.8.2023, the Lok Sabha secretariat said in a statement. “The suspension of Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Member of Parliament, from the service of the House which was effected on 10.8.

Following the presentation of a motion by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi that sought for the suspension of the Congress floor leader, Chowdhury was eventually removed from his position. The alleged disruptive behavior displayed by Chowdhury during the concluding phases of the most recent monsoon session of the parliament served as the impetus for this motion to be brought forward.

Earlier this month, during the Monsoon Session, he was accused of indulging in disruptive behavior, particularly when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and members of the Union cabinet were addressing the House.

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The following item was listed as an item on the agenda of the Privileges Committee: “Oral evidence of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, MP in connection with motion/resolution adopted by the House on 10 August 2023 leading to his suspension from the service of the House and referring the matter to the Committee of Privileges for further investigation and report to the House.”

The motion to put Chowdhury’s suspension from the Lower House into effect was passed with a unanimous voice vote of approval.

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Ravi, who spoke with Yeshwanthpur MLA Somashekar for more than an hour, stated that the party is prepared to resolve any of the leader’s concerns.

“It is true that he is somewhat dissatisfied, but the situation is not insurmountable. Ravi told reporters in Bengaluru, “From the party’s perspective, we are prepared to resolve the issue, and there is no question of him leaving the party.”

In response to rumours that some party leaders were in conversations with the Congress, the state BJP leadership has been reaching out to party leaders. On Friday, veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa gathered Bengaluru-based party legislators. However, Somashekar and Bhyrati Basavaraj, the legislator from KR Pura, were noticeably absent from the meeting.

Yediyurappa had stated following the meeting, “No one will leave the party; we are all intact.” There are one or two individuals. We have also spoken with them. I anticipate that nobody will exit the party.”

This week, Somashekar lauded DK Shivakumar, the state Congress chief and deputy chief minister, as his “political guru,” fueling speculation about his future plans.

Ravi, the former national general secretary of the BJP, also warned the Congress of severe retaliation if it attempted to capture opposition party leaders.

“I would like to inform the members of Congress that you won the election, securing 135 seats, and independents are also supporting your government, so you should concentrate on providing effective administration. If you attempt to do too much, we are familiar with Operation Hasta — the hand, which is the symbol of Congress — (similar to Operation Lotus). “You are aware of the repercussions if we engage in this conduct,” Ravi said.

Congress has a clear majority, so it need not worry about numbers. However, if it attempts to play too much, the situation will deteriorate, so the ruling party should avoid putting itself in such a position.

“You (Congress) have a clear majority, so provide the good governance for which the people voted you into office. If you attempt to do something unnecessary, we are not the type of people who will remain mute, and if we take action — I can say this much — you will not be able to recover… If they (Congress) cross the line, I cannot say what we will do, but you can see and sense it,” he continued.

Ravi’s remarks came amid rumours that the Congress was considering inducting leaders from other parties in the southern state prior to the Lok Sabha elections of 2024.

According to Congress insiders, the party is particularly eager to improve its standing in the Bengaluru North constituency. “It is presently unclear whether any talks have taken place, but these MLAs have provided hints. If three [BJP] MLAs, Byrathi Basavaraj, ST Somashekar, and Munirathna, join the Congress, it would increase the party’s chances of winning in Bengaluru North, a senior Congress leader said on condition of anonymity. The current focus of our efforts is on the Lok Sabha elections.

In the meantime, the agriculture minister of the state, N Cheluvarayaswamy, stated that 10 to 15 opposition leaders from the Janata Dal (Secular) and the BJP will join the Congress in the coming days.

“Their names and numbers will be revealed later,” he told reporters, adding that both current and former legislators are likely to join the Congress.

When asked about the possible return of those who had left the party and joined the BJP, causing the collapse of the then-Congress-JD(S) government, the minister stated that discussions regarding their entry into the party were currently ongoing.

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Friday, state Congress chief Shivakumar stated that the party’s doors were open to those wishing to rejoin. “In politics, anything can happen,” he said in response to a question about whether the party would accept those who desired to return.

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The home has been allocated to him again, according to reports, now that the Supreme Court has stayed his conviction in the ‘Modi’ surname criminal defamation case and his MP status has been restored.When questioned about regaining his formal house as an MP, Rahul informed news agency ANI, “Mera ghar poora Hindustan hai (Whole of India is my home)”.

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Rahul received the home for the first time in 2004 after winning the Amethi constituency in the national elections.The Lok Sabha Housing Committee has served Rahul Gandhi with a notice to vacate his residence at 12 Tughlaq Lane on April 22.

A disqualified MP is not entitled to government housing and has one month to remove his official dwelling.Rahul wrote to the Lok Sabha secretariat’s deputy secretary, Mohit Rajan, in April, writing, “Thank you for your letter of March 27, 2023 regarding the cancellation of my accommodation at 12, Tughlaq Lane.”

Rahul Gandhi wrote in the letter that he owed the “happy memories of my time spent here” to the people’s mandate. “Without prejudice to my rights, I will, of course, abide by the details contained in your letter,” he continued.

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In a statement, he added, “The Congress party had pointed out how the Adani Group has repeatedly profited from well-timed, Modi-made raids by investigative agencies on its business competitors in our Hum Adani ke Hain Kaun (HAHK) series of 100 questions for Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi.”

“The latest episode involves the takeover of Sanghi Industries by the Adaniowned Ambuja Cements,” Ramesh explained. 

Timeline for you, Aap : On April 28th, 2023, it was reported that Shree Cement, India’s third-largest cement company, was in talks to acquire Sanghi Industries. Shree Cement is the target of five separate raids by the Income Tax Department on June 21st, 2023. Shree Cement drops out of the bidding for Sanghi Industries on July 19, 2023. The Congress leader said that on August 3, 2023, Adani-owned Ambuja Cements announced that it has acquired Sanghi Industries.

According to Ramesh, Sanghi’s mill in Sanghipuram, Gujarat, produces more clinker and cement than any other facility in India.

He further said that the Sanghipuram Port, which is linked to Adani, will help the company consolidate its hold on the port industry.

With 95% of probes focused at opposition politicians, agencies like the ED and CBI are not just being used to break up opposition parties and bring down opposition-ruled governments. The Rajya Sabha lawmaker claimed that the Adani Group was being given control of valuable assets like the Mumbai airport and the Krishnapatnam Port as a result of raids by these authorities.

Ramesh said the party is “very confident” that the promoters of Shree Cement will be “pressured” into saying that the raids had no impact on their decision to drop out of the bidding process.

Since the US research firm Hindenburg published claims of stock manipulation and financial irregularities against the Adani Group and requested answers from the government, members of Congress have been raising many questions on the Adani issue.

The Adani Group has often said that it did nothing improper and is therefore exonerated from the accusations made in the Hindenburg report.

The Adani controversy cancelled Parliament’s whole Budget session, with the opposition calling for a joint parliamentary investigation.

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Tuesday, the Rajya Sabha passed three measures despite protests from the Oppositions. These were the Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill of 2023, the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill of 2023, and the Mediation Bill of 2021. The legislation was approved by voice vote. Additionally, two measures have been introduced in the House.

The motion of no confidence against the Narendra Modi government over the violence in Manipur and other contentious issues will be debated in the Lok Sabha from August 8 to 10. On July 26, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla accepted Congress lawmaker Gaurav Gogoi’s notice for a no-confidence motion, setting the stage for a parliamentary battle between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the newly formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA).

Here are all the latest updates:

02 August 2023 09:09 IST

Members of the Rajya Sabha suspend business in the Rajya Sabha.

Raghav Chadha and Manoj Jha suspend the business of the Rajya Sabha in order to debate the breakdown of law and order in the state of Manipur.

02 August 2023 09:08 IST

AAP legislators submit a notice to the Rajya Sabha for a debate on Nuh violence.

AAP MPs Sanjeev Arora and Sushil Gupta gave notice under rule 176 in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday to initiate a brief discussion on the violence that erupted in the Nuh area and later spread to Gurgaon, resulting in the deaths of security personnel and injuries to many others, the destruction of property, and the suspension of internet services.

02 August 2023 09:01 IST

The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs will introduce the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill of 2023.

Today, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will introduce the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023 for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha in order to amend the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The Bill had previously been approved by the Lok Sabha.

02 August 2023 08:54 IST

Congress MPs submit a Motion for Adjournment in the Lok Sabha, demanding discussion on a number of issues.

Manish Tewari, a member of the Congress party, filed a Motion for Adjournment in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, requesting to discuss the border situation with China.

Manickam Tagore, a member of the Congress, also filed a Lok Sabha Adjournment Motion Notice, requesting a discussion on the condition of the Central Universities, where the representation of OBCs in the professor and associate professor categories is less than that of SCs.

02 August 2023 08:53 IST

‘Multiple parties aiding the BJP in Parliament’: AAP Minister on support for the Delhi Ordinance

AAP leader and Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj states, “Several parties have been assisting the BJP in Parliament. These parties include BJD, YSRCP, and many others; each has its own politics. However, whenever the BJP has the opportunity to oust their (BJD, YSRCP) party and form its own government, it will not pass it up.

02 August 2023 08:49 IST

“All parties that believe in democracy…”: AAP legislator on the proposed Delhi Ordinance

Regarding the Ordinance bill, Aam Aaadmi Party representative Sushil Gupta stated, “All democratic parties will vote against this bill, and it will be defeated in the Lok Sabha.”

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