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Hans India
2 days ago
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Monsoon session of Parliament from July 21 to August 12
New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on July 21 and conclude on August 12, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Wednesday. Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will convene at 11 a.m. on the opening day, marking the start of the first parliamentary session in over three months. The session is expected to be politically charged, especially against the backdrop of heightened demands by the Opposition for a special session. Sixteen opposition parties had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, pressing for an immediate session to discuss the recent Pahalgam terror attack and the retaliatory Operation Sindoor -- a cross-border military operation targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In response, the government has now formalised the Monsoon Session schedule, asserting that all issues, including those raised by the Opposition, can be taken up during the scheduled sitting. The Budget Session earlier this year ran from January 31 to April 4 in two phases and saw the passage of several key legislations, including the Waqf Amendment Bill which seeks to focus on improving the management of waqf properties, empowerment of stakeholders relevant to management of waqf properties, improving the efficiency in survey, registration and case disposal process, and development of waqf properties. While the core purpose remains to manage waqf properties, the aim is to implement modern and scientific methods for better governance. The Mussalman Wakf Act, 1923, was also repealed. Apart from the Waqf Amendment Bill, the government also passed the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University Bill, 2025, for the establishment of 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University to provide education, training, and capacity building in the cooperative sector and undertake research and development activities in related areas. The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, was also passed to simplify the laws for the requirement of passports or other travel documents in respect of persons entering into and exiting from India and for regulating matters related to foreigners, including the requirement of a visa and registration.
India Today
28-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Opposition parties seek answers on Op Sindoor, demand Parliament special session
The demand for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor and other pressing national security concerns is gaining momentum. At least 12 Opposition parties are now working in coordination to mount pressure on the BJP-led NDA government, calling for an urgent debate in the told India Today that the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party (SP), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Shiv Sena (UBT), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), National Conference, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), CPI-ML, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and AIMIM are among the parties backing the demand for a special session. They want the discussion to focus on the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, ongoing ceasefire issues, and increased shelling along the MP Kapil Sibal was the first to call for a special session, having raised the issue publicly on April 25. Subsequently, Congress, Trinamool Congress, and AAP joined in, escalating the collective demand. This marks the first time since the Waqf Amendment Bill that such a broad coalition of Opposition parties is united in demanding accountability from the issues the Opposition wants to be addressed include:The Pahalgam terror attackOperation Sindoor and its aftermathShelling and artillery fire on civilian infrastructure in Poonch, Rajouri, Uri, and KupwaraThe broader ceasefire situation and national securitySpeaking to India Today, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said, "We, the parties fighting the BJP, are working together and moving ahead with the demand for a special Parliament session."Both Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha respectively, have formally written to the government, pushing for the special WAIT FOR MONSOON SESSION: TMCadvertisementThe Trinamool Congress is now leading the charge, urging the government to hold the session before the Monsoon Session.'TMC extended full support to the Centre on Operation Sindoor. We even sent our national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as part of the multi-party delegation,' said Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose. 'India stood united, but now we support Kapil Sibal's demand. The session must be held in June—we can't wait for the Monsoon Session.'Ghose and fellow MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar asserted that the government must answer key questions in Parliament and take the Opposition into confidence. 'Let the government face the House and condemn Pakistan-backed terrorism officially,' Ghose said. She has also raised questions about a possible intelligence failure in TRAINS GUNS ON PMOpposition leaders have begun pushing back against recent speeches by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing the BJP of politicising the sacrifices of security personnel.'The BJP's attempt to politicise the supreme sacrifice of our soldiers is unacceptable,' said Kakoli Dastidar, targeting the PM for blaming the Congress for historical missteps during the Partition MP Sanjay Singh also hit out, saying, 'If the Congress blundered during Partition, PM Modi repeated the same by declaring a ceasefire instead of letting the Indian Army act decisively—like in 1971 with Bangladesh.'He further added sarcastically, 'Not sure if Sindoor runs in PM Modi's veins, but he's clearly launched Operation Vote Bank.'Must Watch
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Palaniswami Slams Stalin's NITI Aayog Visit, Alleges Personal Motives Behind Delhi Trip
Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition, has publicly criticized Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for attending the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on May 20, 2025. Palaniswami accused Stalin of having ulterior personal motives, specifically citing family reasons, for the visit rather than focusing on state interests. He pointed out Stalin's inconsistency, noting that the Chief Minister had previously boycotted NITI Aayog meetings, accusing the Central Government of neglecting Tamil Nadu, yet now chose to attend. Palaniswami questioned the timing of Stalin's trip, stating, 'He didn't attend when Tamil Nadu's people needed him, but now he's going for his family's sake,' suggesting the visit was a pretext for personal agendas. This criticism follows a recent exchange of barbs between the two leaders. On March 30, Stalin had mocked Palaniswami for skipping a Tamil Nadu Assembly session during a debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill resolution, which the DMK government said protected Muslim rights. Stalin had claimed Palaniswami secretly flew to Delhi, changed cars multiple times, and met Union Minister Amit Shah, implying dubious intentions. Stalin had further ridiculed the AIADMK's disarray during the session in Palaniswami's absence, describing their leaders' panic and Palaniswami's shifting political ambitions—from aiming to form the next government to settling for the role of the next opposition. Palaniswami's latest remarks intensify the ongoing political rivalry between the two leaders.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
EPS Alleges Personal Motives Behind Stalin's Sudden NITI Aayog Meeting Attendance
AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS), has taken a swipe at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for attending the recent NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi. Palaniswami suggested that Stalin's participation, after having boycotted previous meetings, may be motivated by personal or familial interests rather than matters of state governance. Highlighting what he described as an inconsistent stance, Palaniswami said, 'The same Chief Minister who earlier claimed to boycott NITI Aayog meetings as a protest against the Centre's negligence toward Tamil Nadu is now attending it without clear explanation.' He further alleged that the timing of Stalin's visit appeared suspicious, hinting that the Chief Minister prioritized personal reasons over the needs of the people. 'When the people of Tamil Nadu needed him, he was absent. Now suddenly he rushes to Delhi, possibly for personal commitments,' EPS remarked. This criticism comes as a rebuttal to MK Stalin's earlier jibe at Palaniswami, in which the DMK chief mocked EPS for leaving the Tamil Nadu Assembly mid-session to travel to Delhi. Stalin had accused him of skipping a critical discussion on the Waqf Amendment Bill to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and even ridiculed the AIADMK's confusion in his absence. As political tensions rise in Tamil Nadu, both leaders continue to trade barbs over each other's Delhi visits, each questioning the other's intentions and accountability.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Palaniswami Criticizes Stalin's NITI Aayog Visit, Suggests Personal Motives
AIADMK general secretary and opposition leader Edappadi K Palaniswami has taken a dig at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin over his participation in the recent NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi. Palaniswami alleged that Stalin, who previously boycotted such meetings in protest against the central government's treatment of Tamil Nadu, is now attending for reasons unrelated to state interests. Palaniswami questioned the timing and intent of Stalin's visit, suggesting that the Chief Minister skipped earlier sessions when the state needed representation, but is now making the trip for personal or family reasons. He implied that Stalin's presence in Delhi was more about personal matters than public service. This criticism comes shortly after Stalin had mocked Palaniswami for his own trip to Delhi, accusing him of skipping an important assembly session regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill. The two leaders have continued to trade barbs, each questioning the other's priorities and political motives.
