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Saubhadra Chatterji

Saubhadra Chatterji is Deputy Political Editor at the Hindustan Times. He writes on both politics and policies.

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Ambiance of division, mistrust and fear in BJP-led India: Abhishek Singhvi

The Constitution is under siege and the custodians of democracy have become its conspirators, Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said on Monday in the Rajya Sabha.

During the ongoing debate on the Constitution in the Upper House, Congress MP Abhishek Singvi criticised the “new India under the BJP” for creating an ambiance of mistrust, division and fear. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 17, 2024 03:34 AM IST
By, New Delhi

‘PM lives in past or illusion, never in present’: Kharge slams Modi in Rajya Sabha

Mallikarjun Kharge countered PM Modi’s criticism against first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru during the debate on the Indian Constitution in the Rajya Sabha

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the House on Monday. (Sansad TV)
Published on Dec 16, 2024 04:26 PM IST

Stage set for govt, Oppn MPs’ face-off on Constitution in RS

The Rajya Sabha will take up on Monday a two-day discussion on 75 years of the Constitution in the backdrop of a turbulent last week in the Upper House

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar greets as he arrives to conduct the proceedings of the House during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 07:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Congress follows Indian Constitution, BJP’s book is Manusmriti: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi shows copies of the Constitution and Manusmriti in Parliament on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 03:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Congress humiliated Ambedkar, tried to murder Constitution: Kiren Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju reminded the House of the strained relations between Dr. BR Ambedkar and the Congress

Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju speaks in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. (PTI)
Published on Dec 14, 2024 03:45 PM IST

It’s Samvidhan, not Sangh ka Vidhan, says Priyanka

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended India's Constitution in Lok Sabha, criticizing the BJP for alleged neglect of justice and linking it to common people's struggles.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 14, 2024 06:36 AM IST
By, New Delhi

India’s Constitution not rule of the Sangh: Priyanka in maiden Lok Sabha speech

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hailed the Constitution as the armour of justice, aspirations, expression and hope for the common people.

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament on Friday (ANI/Sansad TV)
Published on Dec 13, 2024 03:55 PM IST

‘Dhankhar acted in partisan manner’: 60 MPs sign notice

The motion will likely be taken up in the next session by the Rajya Sabha.

Opposition MPs raise slogan in Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 04:12 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Extremely partisan, say Opposition MPs in notice to remove Vice Prez Dhankhar

The notice accused Dhankar of repeatedly interrupting Opposition MPs, unfairly using privilege motions to silence the Opposition, and openly delegitimising dissent

The motion may only be taken up by the Rajya Sabha in the next session because, according to Article 67 (b), a motion for the removal of the Vice President from his office requires a 14-day notice (Sansad TV)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 05:16 PM IST

BJP intensifies attack over Cong links to Soros, Oppn hits back

The government and the Opposition traded barbs involving five-letter words on Monday, both names of billionaire businessmen either side sought to link to the top leader of the other side of Lok Sabha

Opposition MPs protest against the adjournment of Lok Sabha on Monday. (ANI)
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 07:34 AM IST

Recovery of 50,000 stirs parliament row

A storm erupted in Parliament after cash was found in Congress MP Singhvi's seat, sparking protests and demands for an investigation into security lapses.

Dhankhar said an anti-sabotage team, while carrying out the mandatory search inside the House on Thursday, found a wad of currency notes from seat number 222 allotted to Singhvi. Singhvi termed the incident “bizarre” and demanded a probe into what he described as a “security lapse”. (Sansad TV)
Updated on Dec 07, 2024 04:05 AM IST
By, New Delhi

5 BJP allies, 4 Congress MPs get front row seats in Lok Sabha

Modi government has rewarded five key allies with front row seats in the Lok Sabha

Based on the inputs from the parties, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s office has decided the seats or division numbers of MPs. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 10:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Local issues crucial in state polls, Kharge tells cadre after routs

With polls in Delhi and Bihar due next year, the Congress president also emphasized on early preparations.

LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party president Mallikarjun Kharge during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 07:42 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Poll reform, Places of Worship Act ‘violations’ among key topics at CWC meet

The CWC reiterated its “firmest commitment to the letter and spirit” of the Places of Worship Act 1991, which it said was being “brazenly violated” by the BJP.

LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party president Mallikarjun Kharge during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 04:15 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Kharge critiques Cong performance at CWC meet, says Maha defeat holds a message

Kharge said the atmosphere was in favour of the Congress during the elections “but the atmosphere being in our favour is not a guarantee of victory”

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:45 PM IST

Congress seeks four front-row seats in Lok Sabha for Rahul Gandhi, others

The Congress, which has 99 lawmakers in the Lower House, submitted the request to the office of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress leader interacts with MP KC Venugopal at Parliament complex on Wednesday (ANI)
Updated on Nov 27, 2024 10:36 PM IST

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker

Opposition leaders urge Lok Sabha speaker to extend the Joint Committee's tenure on the Waqf Bill, citing insufficient time for stakeholder input.

Birla may extend tenure of Waqf JPC: Oppn after meeting Speaker
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 06:06 AM IST

Adani standoff forces Houses to adjourn on Day 1 of session

Opposition forces adjournment in Parliament over Adani bribery allegations, but focus may shift to pressing issues like inflation and unemployment.

**EDS: IMAGE VIA AICC** New Delhi: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and LoP Rahul Gandhi during Congress Parliamentary Strategy Group meeting in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Updated on Nov 26, 2024 05:01 AM IST

Opposition looks to corner govt over Adani issue in Winter Session of Parliament

All eyes will also be on the govt’s legislative agenda, particularly on the controversial amendments of the Waqf laws.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh along with Union minister of parliamentary affairs and minority affairs Kiren Rijiju, Union minister of state for health and family welfare Anupriya Patel and others arrive to attend all-party meet ahead of Winter Session of Parliament, at Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe, in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI)
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:48 AM IST

Another Cong setback further erodes its Parl polls advantage

The loss in the Haryana elections (which everyone expected it to win), and poor performance in J&K, took away some of the sheen of its Lok Sabha performance.

Congress’s drubbing in Maharashtra has, apart from reacquainting the party with its old bugbear –– it loses head-to-head contests to the BJP –– also raised questions about its standing to head the national opposition alliance. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 04:58 AM IST
By, New Delhi

After a promising summer, a winter of discontent has set in early for Congress

The loss in the Haryana election and poor performance in J&K, took away some of the sheen of its Lok Sabha performance

As the head of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, the Congress has to take responsibility for running an unimaginative campaign,(ANI)
Published on Nov 23, 2024 08:07 PM IST

Congress looks to corner NDA on Adani row, but allies flag poll worry

The Congress is in touch with allies to launch a united attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Adani bribery allegations.

Congress party workers protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire businessman Gautam Adani in Kolkata on Friday. (AFP)
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 05:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Panel’s head says Waqf draft report ready, Oppn pushes for extension

The committee held its 28th meeting on Thursday and Jagdambika Pal is believed to have said that the panel has invited sufficient witnesses and held enough meetings.

The committee held its 28th meeting on Thursday and Jagdambika Pal is believed to have said that the panel has invited sufficient witnesses and held enough meetings. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 22, 2024 03:00 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi demands ‘immediate arrest’ of Gautam Adani, says ‘PM shielding him’

US prosecutors charged Gautam Adani, 62, and others for allegedly paying over $250 million in bribes between 2020 and 2024 to state government officials

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi addresses a press conference on the Gautam Adani bribery charges in New Delhi on Thursday. (AFP Photo)
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 02:08 PM IST

Buzz over revamp of Himachal Cong unit as ex-chief meets Shukla

According to people familiar with the matter, Singh’s meeting with Shukla lasted for more than an hour but a few more consultations, especially at the topmost level of the party, will take place in the coming days before the new organization is set up.

Congress leader Pratibha Singh (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST

Congress expels eight rebel candidates

Maharashtra Congress suspended eight rebel candidates for six years, emphasizing unity among allies to strengthen their electoral strategy.

Congress expels eight rebel candidates
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:16 AM IST

‘No friendly fights in MVA’: Congress suspends rebel candidates for 6 years

At present there are 18 rebels in the fray from the ruling Mahayiti alliance and another 23 rebels from the opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi.

At present there are 18 rebels in the fray from the ruling Mahayiti alliance and another 23 rebels from the opposition’s Maha Vikas Aghadi. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 08, 2024 06:06 AM IST

After LS loss in Himachal, Cong dissolves state unit

The reconstitution of the unit might see the wings of party chief Pratibha Singh getting clipped, said Congress leaders aware of the development.

Himachal Pradesh Congress Chief Pratibha Singh. (ANI PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 04:17 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Foreign secy to brief Parl panel on India-Canada ties

Amidst a diplomatic crisis, India's foreign secretary will brief Parliament on relations with Canada and China on November 6, amid escalating tensions.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri (PTI)
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 03:00 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Congress to analyse booth level poll data to review Haryana loss

This will be the first time that the party will analyse poll data right up to the booth level and virtually “reconstruct” the polling patterns.

The Congress, which was heavily tipped to sweep the Haryana elections by pollsters and pundits, ended up winning 37 seats in the 90-member assembly, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to grab 48 seats to claim a historic hat-trick. (ANI)
Updated on Oct 21, 2024 03:36 AM IST
By, New Delhi
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