Politics

New Delhi: A new controversy has erupted in Parliament after Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy was seen smoking an e-cigarette outside the Parliament building. BJP MPs voiced their objection to the incident, sparking a heated discussion. Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confronted Roy over the act. During the exchange, the senior TMC leader reportedly remarked that while smoking is prohibited inside the building, it is allowed outside. Expressing concern over the incident, Shekhawat said, “You are endangering public health, sir.” Giriraj Singh added that BJP MP Anurag Thakur had previously raised the issue, highlighting that e-cigarettes have been banned since 2019. “If a member smokes inside the House, it undermines the dignity of Parliament. This is ...

New Delhi: Amid the heated parliamentary debate on SIR, vote theft, and Vande Mataram, the BJP has launched an attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for planning a five-day trip to Germany during the ongoing winter session. Gandhi is scheduled to visit Germany from 15th to 20th December to meet Indian diaspora members and several German ministers. Kangana Raut Targets Rahul Gandhi BJP MP Kangana Raut questioned the timing of Gandhi’s visit, stating that he lacks character and strength. Speaking to reporters ahead of Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday, Raut said, “I do not read news about him because it is always trivial. I cannot comment on his visit specifically, but it is clear why his party is struggling. The individual lacks vigor and character, so I have nothing to say.” Pur...

New Delhi: The debate over electoral reforms continues in Parliament, with opposition and ruling parties exchanging sharp arguments. Today, Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address the House and present the government’s stand on the issue. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed via social media that Shah will speak in the Lok Sabha around 5 PM. Opposition Raises Key Concerns During Tuesday’s proceedings, opposition leaders criticized the government for its handling of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, alleging it undermines voter rights. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi demanded major reforms, emphasizing three key areas: Preventing Vote Theft: Gandhi called vote theft the “biggest anti-national act,” arguing that destroying votes undermines the very...

New Delhi: A high-stakes meeting of the three-member selection committee is scheduled today to appoint the next Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioner. The committee, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will include Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is expected to play a key role in finalizing the appointments. The meeting assumes significance as the CIC currently has several vacant positions. Following the retirement of former Chief Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya on 13 September 2025, the top post has remained vacant. Currently, the commission has only two serving Information Commissioners, Anandi Ramalingam and Vinod Kumar Tiwari, leaving eight commissioner positions unfilled since November 2023. Samariya’s retirement marks the seve...