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‘President wasn’t tired at any point’: Rashtrapati Bhavan slams “unacceptable” remarks by Sonia Gandhi

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‘President wasn’t tired at any point’: Rashtrapati Bhavan slams “unacceptable” remarks by Sonia Gandhi

In response to senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi’s remarks, the Rashtrapati Bhavan, without mentioning her name called it “unacceptable” and said it “clearly hurt the dignity of the high office.”The Rashtrapati Bhavan also clarified that President Droupadi Murmu was “not tired at any point”, adding that President believes speaking up for the marginalized communities, for … Read more

Union Budget 2025: We have called an all-party meeting on January 30, says Kiren Rijiju

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Union Budget 2025: We have called an all-party meeting on January 30, says Kiren Rijiju

Budget 2025: Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget, the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Kiren Rijiju announced on Monday that the government has called an all-party meeting on January 30. He also appealed for the cooperation of opposition leaders in holding smooth discussions in the House during the upcoming session. The Minister was speaking during his … Read more

Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress of ‘diluting’ provisions of Constitution

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Kiren Rijiju accuses Congress of ‘diluting’ provisions of Constitution

New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday criticised Congress on the lines of recent remarks made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha. He accused the Congress of “diluting” the provisions of the Constitution to suit its interests. The important provisions of the constitution were amended to suit and protect the Congress family, … Read more

TMC’s Sagarika Ghose Moves Privilege Motion Against Kiren Rijiju For ‘Insulting’ Opposition

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TMC’s Sagarika Ghose Moves Privilege Motion Against Kiren Rijiju For ‘Insulting’ Opposition

Last Updated:December 12, 2024, 15:58 IST Ghose criticised Rijiju’s role as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, stating that it is his duty to ensure the smooth functioning of parliamentary proceedings Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju in Lok Sabha. (Image/ANI) Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose on Thursday submitted a privilege motion against Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, accusing … Read more

No-trust motion against VP Dhankar: BJP says Oppn move ‘regrettable’, asserts ‘govt is very proud of him’

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No-trust motion against VP Dhankar: BJP says Oppn move ‘regrettable’, asserts ‘govt is very proud of him’

New Delhi: BJP on Tuesday termed INDIA bloc’s move to submit a notice for removal of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar as “extremely regrettable”, saying the government was very proud of him. Addressing a press conference here, Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said that they were happy with the work of the Rajya Sabha … Read more

Jagdeep Dhankhar Vs Opposition: What Next For Vice-President After Motion For Removal?

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Jagdeep Dhankhar Vs Opposition: What Next For Vice-President After Motion For Removal?

Last Updated:December 10, 2024, 19:49 IST Opposition’s motion of removal against Jagdeep Dhankhar: The notice, as per article 67(B) of the Constitution, will have to be put to vote first in the Rajya Sabha and, if needed, later in the Lok Sabha Jagdeep Dhankhar has become the first Vice-President in the history of Independent India … Read more

Ladakh activist urges Rijiju to introduce ‘Shia Theology’ in Jamia Millia Islamia

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Ladakh activist urges Rijiju to introduce ‘Shia Theology’ in Jamia Millia Islamia

Kiren Rijiju New Delhi: Ladakh-based political activist Sajjad Hussain Kargili has submitted a memorandum to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, requesting the introduction of Shia theology as part of the Department of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia here. Kargili, a representative of Ladakh’s largest Islamic organisation Jamiat Ul Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil, also … Read more

Congress’s strategy is to keep Muslims as vote bank, divide Hindus: Rijiju

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Congress’s strategy is to keep Muslims as vote bank, divide Hindus: Rijiju

New Delhi: Hitting out at the Congress, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused the grand old party of dividing the Hindus, and appeasing the Muslims. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister said that the Congress uses Muslims as a vote bank. “During elections, the Congress says its 15 per cent vote share … Read more

Rijiju hits back at Priyanka; reminds her of parliamentary traditions

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Ladakh activist urges Rijiju to introduce ‘Shia Theology’ in Jamia Millia Islamia

New Delhi: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday hit back at Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi disrespected her party chief Mallikarjun Kharge by not responding to his letter himself, saying she does not understand parliamentary traditions and standards. Priyanka Gandhi on Friday accused Modi of disrespecting Kharge by … Read more

Muslim scholars, religious leaders meet Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju; back Waqf Bill

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Muslim scholars, religious leaders meet Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju; back Waqf Bill

New Delhi: A day after the second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, a delegation comprising Muslim scholars and religious leaders on Saturday met Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju and JPC Chairperson Jagdambika Pal to extend their support to the proposals made in the Bill. The delegation, … Read more