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Prakash Ambedkar hints at entry into Opposition alliance in Maharashtra

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar hints at imminent entry into MVA, but INDIA bloc doors remain shut.

The Hindu

Opposition continues to struggle with calibrating a response to Ram temple festivities

Opposition struggles to respond to Ram Temple consecration ceremony; BJP accused of politicizing event.

The Hindu

Year in Review | How did India’s Opposition fare in 2023?

Opposition faced expulsion, mass suspension from Parliament & unsuccessfully tried to oust Modi govt. via no-trust vote in 2023. Rahul Gandhi led Bharat Jodo Yatra, INDIA coalition & no-confidence motion against Modi govt. were significant events.

The Hindu

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Parliament since 2004: A saga of disruption and lack of deliberation | Data

Historical data reveals disruptions peaked during the 15th Lok Sabha (2009-2014), with over 50% of sitting hours lost, mostly attributed to the BJP as the principal opposition. The Rajya Sabha experienced over 40% time loss due to disruptions during the same period.

The Hindu

Won’t take any step that hurts Samajwadi Party, says Pawar on Mayawati’s induction into INDIA bloc

Sharad Pawar, replying to a query on the induction of Mayawati’s BSP into the INDIA bloc, made it clear that Samajwadi Party was the alliance’s important ally in the Uttar Pradesh and that it would not take any decision that would hurt it.

The Hindu

Not judiciary’s job to strengthen or weaken the government or the Opposition: Justice Kaul

In an interview to The Hindu, retired Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said judges are protected by the Constitution and should be bold

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 27, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Law of numbers: On the winter session and a low in India’s parliamentary democracy

The winter session of Parliament that was adjourned sine die marked a new low in India’s parliamentary democracy

The Hindu

Police come under Opposition scrutiny as Congress observes ‘anti-fascism day’ today

Congress agitates against Kerala law enforcement's response to protests, seeks to portray government as authoritarian.

The Hindu

Railways spending big on PM’s selfie booths: RTI reply; brazen waste of money, says Opposition

Centre spending up to ₹6.25 lakh on 3D selfie booths with PM Modi's image in railway stations, sparking criticism from opposition leaders.

The Hindu

Learn kabaddi to stop accused from escaping, Congress leader tells Assam police

Assam Opposition leader advises police to learn kabaddi to avoid "encounters" with escaping criminals.

The Hindu

Chhattisgarh CM Sai, Singh Deo join the debate over deforestation in Hasdeo

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM T.S. Singh Deo said that while the deforestation that is taking place now is linked to the PEKB Phase II project for which permission was granted earlier, there is local opposition to two other mining projects as well.

The Hindu

Cong. vows to keep up pressure on govt. after stormy season of street protests

Congress vows to keep up pressure on Kerala govt after stormy protests against Navakerala Sadas.

The Hindu

Uttam accuses PM Modi, Amit Shah of smothering democracy

N. Uttam Kumar Reddy accuses PM Modi & Home Minister Amit Shah of "smothering democracy" & passing 4 controversial Bills.

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Navakerala Sadas: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams Opposition for inciting its workers to unleash violence

Pinarayi Vijayan slams UDF for inciting violence against Navakerala Sadas, people reject UDF's opposition & show restraint. Event aimed at highlighting Central govt's anti-Kerala policies.

The Hindu

When important Bills were being debated in Parliament, Opposition was busy mimicking Vice-President, says Shah

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks on abolishing triple talaq, Article 370, and criminal justice system reforms at International Gita Mahotsav.

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Indian wrestling loses a champion. Primetime couldn’t care less

There are many women newsroom leaders in the Indian news space. But there was not a single primetime debate on most mainstream channels on the day Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik quit wrestling over a Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh loyalist’s election as the Wrestling Federation of India president.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — December 22, 2023

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Parliament proceedings | Turbulent winter session of Parliament ends a day ahead of schedule

The 2023 winter session of Parliament saw a security breach in the Lok Sabha, suspension of 146 MPs, and the disqualification of Trinamool Congress MP Mohua Moitra from the Lok Sabha.

The Hindu

Never know who will need whom in future, Mayawati cautions INDIA bloc

“It is not correct for anyone to make unnecessary comments on parties, like the BSP, which are not a part of the opposition bloc. I would suggest that parties should refrain from doing it because you can never say who will need whom in the future in the public interest,”…

The Hindu

Holders of Constitutional positions are involved in partisan politics, Kharge tells Congress meeting

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slams attempts to convert Parliament into a platform for ruling party, citing record suspensions of MPs & failure of constitutional functionaries to protect Opposition.

The Hindu

Will make INDIA bloc an effective force against BJP: CWC resolution

Condemning the suspension of INDIA bloc MPs from Parliament in the “strongest possible terms,” the Congress resolution alleged that the suspensions were carried out “to ensure that the Opposition was not present to challenge the Narendra Modi Government as it bulldozed three draconian criminal justice laws through”.

The Hindu

Sindhi leader Vasudev Devnani elected Rajasthan Assembly Speaker

Five-time BJP MLA Vasudev Devnani was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 16th Rajasthan Assembly.

The Hindu

Caught in a row, RSS says it is not against a caste census

RSS supports upliftment of society, opposes disruption of social harmony, backs reservations for backward classes.

The Hindu

Chaos descends on capital for second consecutive day as police and KSU workers skirmish on street

KSU activists clash with police in Thiruvananthapuram, resulting in injuries & traffic snarls. Opposition protests against CM's security squad.

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