Cong moves privilege motion against Rajnath for defaming Rahul in LS
The New Indian Express|March 23, 2023
AS the tug of war between ruling party members and Opposition continue in Parliament over Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Democracy’ remarks, the Congress party filed a notice for breach of privilege in Lok Sabha against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly making defamatory statements on Rahul Gandhi.
PREETHA NAIR
Cong moves privilege motion against Rajnath for defaming Rahul in LS

Congress MP Manickam Tagore (in pix), in a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla filed under Rule 222 of Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, said that he is serving the notice against Rajnath Singh for violating the Rule 352 (vii) and Rule 353 of L.S Rules during his address to the Lok Sabha on March 13.

“On 13.03.2023 (at 11am), when the Parliament was called into session and the members were assembled in the House, Shri Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha and without offering any advance notice, made defamatory statements against Shri Rahul Gandhi, Member of Parliament,” said Tagore in the letter.

Bu hikaye The New Indian Express dergisinin March 23, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

Bu hikaye The New Indian Express dergisinin March 23, 2023 sayısından alınmıştır.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS DERGISINDEN DAHA FAZLA HIKAYETümünü görüntüle
VK Pandian calls it quits days after BJD's poll debacle
The New Indian Express

VK Pandian calls it quits days after BJD's poll debacle

Bhubaneswar IN a significant development, bureaucrat-turned politician VK Pandian, Biju Janata Dal supremo Naveen Patnaik's close aide and confidant, on Sunday announced his retirement from active politics.

time-read
1 min  |
June 10, 2024
3 AP MPs in Modi cabinet
The New Indian Express

3 AP MPs in Modi cabinet

THREE MPs -- two from TDP and one from BJP -- elected to the Lok Sabha from Andhra Pradesh have found a place in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 Cabinet.

time-read
1 min  |
June 10, 2024
Kshatriya Stir In Gujarat Cost BJP Seats In UP & Raj
The New Indian Express

Kshatriya Stir In Gujarat Cost BJP Seats In UP & Raj

Rajkot BJP MP Rupala excluded from Modi cabinet after his remark during poll campaign

time-read
2 dak  |
June 11, 2024
Mann Wades Into Kangana Slapgate Row
The New Indian Express

Mann Wades Into Kangana Slapgate Row

PUNJAB Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable Kulwinder Kaur, who allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, might have been angry over the actor's previous statements on the farmers' stir.

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024
Gold Rush: Ground Staff Join Transit Passengers In Gaming The System
The New Indian Express

Gold Rush: Ground Staff Join Transit Passengers In Gaming The System

₹25cr gold seized in 15 recent cases; Customs seeks support of AAI & airlines to curb menace

time-read
2 dak  |
June 11, 2024
DMK Names Kanimozhi Parliamentary Party Leader
The New Indian Express

DMK Names Kanimozhi Parliamentary Party Leader

In a significant move, DMK president MK Stalin on Monday elevated the party's deputy general secretary and Thoothukudi MP, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, as the DMK parliamentary party leader.

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024
40 MLAs Of Ajit, Shinde In Touch With Cong: LoP
The New Indian Express

40 MLAs Of Ajit, Shinde In Touch With Cong: LoP

CONGRESS MLA and leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Assembly Vijay Wadettiwar has claimed that 40 MLAs of CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena and DCM Ajit Pawar-led NCP are eager for "ghar wapsi" (homecoming).

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024
Restructuring Exercise: There Will Be No New Layoffs, Says Paytm
The New Indian Express

Restructuring Exercise: There Will Be No New Layoffs, Says Paytm

AS part of a restructuring initiative, many employees of One97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, might lose jobs.

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024
Priority Is To Stop Violence In Manipur, Says RSS Chief
The New Indian Express

Priority Is To Stop Violence In Manipur, Says RSS Chief

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in a stern message on Monday, reminded the Modi-led NDA dispensation that the law and order problem plaguing the eastern state of Manipur must be addressed on priority.

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024
NIA May Take Over Probe Into Reasi Terror Attack As Search Ops Intensify
The New Indian Express

NIA May Take Over Probe Into Reasi Terror Attack As Search Ops Intensify

THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) swiftly responded to the scene of a horrific terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district, where a passenger bus was ambushed by terrorists on Sunday evening, resulting in the loss of nine lives and leaving 35 others injured.

time-read
1 min  |
June 11, 2024