'Mother of democracy has orphaned it': Kapil Sibal opens up on bulk suspension of MPs over security breach ruckus
Tuesday, 19 December 2023 Kapil Sibal, a Rajya Sabha MP, criticized the suspension of 78 MPs from both Houses, calling it the biggest single-day purge in the history of India's Parliament. He stated that the 'mother of democracy has orphaned it' and urged citizens to ensure its survival. The number of suspended legislators rose to 92, with 78 MPs suspended for disrupting proceedings over the demand for a statement from the Union Home Minister on a recent security breach. Sibal's comments highlight the concern over the suspension of MPs and the impact on democratic norms.
On the suspension of several opposition MPs from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the winter session, Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, Piyush Goyal says, "...34 MPs have been suspended. The case of 11 MPs has been referred to the Privilege Committee. A total of 45 Rajya Sabha MPs have been...
India's Parliament will not convene on December 26th in observance of Constitution Day. The winter session, scheduled from November 25th to December 20th, may.. IndiaTimes
India's Parliament is gearing up for a busy winter session with 15 new bills on the agenda. Key among them is the Waqf amendment bill, awaiting a report from a.. IndiaTimes
MPs including shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch have turned out in Westminster to offer their support to the farmers protest. Thousands of farmers arrived at the event in a convoy of tractors before joining a huge rally attended by celebrities including Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Jeremy Clarkson. The plans introduced by Labour in last month's Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million have sparked fury among rural communities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The.. IndiaTimes
The Indian government is planning to replace a 65-year-old law that disqualifies Members of Parliament (MPs) for holding "offices of profit." The proposed.. IndiaTimes
Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, specifies that adults wishing to end their own life must have less than six months to live, be mentally competent, and be physically able to take the prescribed medication themselves. MPs will be asked to vote on the bill on 29th November. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.
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In a significant turn of events, leaders from the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, INDIA, rallied together at Jantar Mantar on Friday, under the banner 'Save Democracy,' to protest..
During an INDIA bloc protest at Jantar Mantar, Rahul Gandhi of Congress highlighted Parliament security concerns after youth released smoke, causing BJP MPs to flee. He linked this breach to rampant..
Just a few days after the Indian Parliament security breach incident, Democratic party MPs protested vehemently, igniting smoke bombs and piling up chairs in the Albanian Parliament. The protests came..
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
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