Internal Cong politics behind disruptions by BJP in Parliament: SP -
New Delhi, Aug 28 - Samajwadi Party, which is supporting UPA from outside, today saw "internal Congress politics" behind the disruptions by the BJP in Parliament wondering whether it was for replacing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with Rahul Gandhi. |
Sonia leads from front to counter oppn in LS -
New Delhi, Aug 28 - In a display of determination to aggressively take on BJP, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today led from the front by egging on her members in the Lok Sabha to counter opposition's sloganeering on coal allocation issue. Gandhi showed her combativeness in Parliament soon after telling party MPs not to be deflected by the "intemperate Congress bashing" by the opposition.
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Parliament disrupted for sixth day on coal block issue -
New Delhi, Aug 28 - BJP disrupted Parliament proceedings for the sixth day today by creating uproar over coal block allocation issue and pressing for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Amid counter slogans by Congress members, both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha saw two adjournments with din prevailing as the two Houses assembled for the day.
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BJP criticises PM for making statement on CAG report in Parliament -
New Delhi, Aug 27 - Criticising Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for making a statement on the CAG report on coal block allocation in Lok Sabha, BJP today said it will continue to demand his resignation and boycott the "corrupt" government in Parliament. |
Parliament logjam enters second week -
New Delhi, Aug 27 - The logjam in Parliament entered its second week today with BJP members stridently demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue of coal block allocation. Both the Houses were adjourned till noon as BJP members continued their vociferous protests against the government. |
PM to make statement on coal block in Parliament -
New Delhi, Aug 27 - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will make a statement on coal block allocation in Parliament today in the wake of the CAG report, which has been used by opposition to attack him. Singh will make the statement in both the Houses, government sources said. |
As BJP remains adamant, Monsoon session of Parliament set for washout -
New Delhi, Aug 26 - The remaining part of the Monsoon Session of Parliament looks set for a washout with BJP adamant on resignation of the Prime Minister, though it stands isolated among opposition parties, many of whom favour a debate instead of disruption. Within NDA too, crucial constituent JD-U is uneasy with BJP's stiff stand due to which Parliament has already lost one full week.
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No signs of end to Parliament deadlock -
New Delhi, Aug 23 - There were no signs of an end to the deadlock in Parliament with BJP indicating further escalation of the confrontation over the CAG report on the coal block allocation issue in the remaining part of the monsoon session. Notwithstanding the near isolation of the party on its strategy of disrupting both the Houses for the last three days, BJP leaders are said to be not not in a mood to relent on their demand that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh take responsibility on the coal blocks allocation and resign.
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Left may seek Parliament adjournment on Maruti's mass sacking -
New Delhi, Aug 19 - Left parties and their affiliated trade unions will intensify pressure on the government, inside and outside Parliament, to seek reinstatement of 500 Maruti Suzuki workers sacked in connection with the violence at its Manesar plant. The pressure tactics may include demand by the Left parties for adjournment of Parliament's regular business to take up the issue.
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Auditor triple whammy hits govt in Parliament -
Indian Express
Three mega infrastructure investments in power, airports and coal made through government-private sector partnerships were slammed by the national auditor for causing huge losses to the public on Friday. The criticism triggered renewed charges of corruption from the opposition, even as ministers rebutted the arguments hotly. |
