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Letters to The Editor — December 20, 2023

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

The Hindu

Mamata Banerjee proposes Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as prime ministerial face of INDIA bloc

“Mallikarjun Kharge can be India’s first Dalit Prime Minister,” West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was quoted by a senior Opposition leader as saying at the fourth meeting of INDIA bloc.

The Hindu

Women MPs of BJP seek more time to discuss criminal law Bills

The Lok Sabha took up the discussion on the three redrafted Bills that seek to replace the British-era criminal laws. Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Bills in the Lok Sabha last week.

The Hindu

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Governor finds some support from the UDF

An arguably embattled Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, targetted by the Students Federation of India (SFI) for allegedly attempting to saffronise the State’s higher education sector, seems to have found some qualified support from the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Opposition.

The Hindu

Why were 141 India opposition MPs suspended from parliament?

More than 100 MPs have been suspended from parliament in move the the opposition calls ‘a complete purge’.

Al Jazeera

PM says Opposition’s ‘antics’ will ensure ‘less than their current strength in the Lok Sabha in 2024’

Amid the mass suspension of opposition MPs from both Houses of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told BJP MPs that the behaviour of Opposition MPs had ensured that the latter may not return to the Lok Sabha “even in their current strength”.

The Hindu

Suspensions continue as 49 more MPs face action

INDIA bloc MPs have been demanding a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah on the security breach in Parliament and revocation of the suspension of MPs.

The Hindu

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‘Grim record’, ‘backsliding of democracy’: Newspapers on mass suspension of Opposition MPs

A record 78 opposition members of Parliament – 33 from Lok Sabha and 45 from Rajya Sabha – were suspended yesterday for protesting against the Parliament security breach on December 13.

Newslaundry

Opposition's INDIA bloc meeting today to discuss seat sharing

Alliance leaders like Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have arrived in the capital for the critical meeting. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

‘Not a medal for Modi, but badge of honour for us’: RJD’s Manoj Jha on unprecedented suspensions

After 14 suspensions last week, as many as 78 other Opposition MPs were suspended in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on Monday amid disruptions. The Opposition has been demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the security breach on December 13, , when two youngsters jumped…

Newslaundry

Morning Digest | INDIA partners call fresh suspensions an ‘attack on democracy’; Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 19, 2023

The Hindu

Legislative decline: On government’s actions and a disregard for deliberative democracy

The recent actions by the government only contribute further to the backsliding of democracy in India

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries; SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2023

The Hindu

Revoke suspension of 13 Opposition MPs, Congress’ Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury writes to Lok Sabha Speaker

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urges Lok Sabha Speaker to revoke suspension of 13 Opposition MPs, demands Home Minister's statement on security breach.

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Winter Session enters last week, impasse continues

Opposition parties to review floor strategies amid stand-off in Parliament over suspension of 13 MPs for showing placards. PM Modi takes strong view of security breach, Opposition demands statement from Home Minister.

The Hindu

Mamata to meet PM a day after INDIA alliance meet

Mamata Banerjee said that she would attend the meeting of the Opposition INDIA alliance on Tuesday

The Hindu

Parliament breach: Congress says PM Modi ‘running away from debate’ to avoid questions on BJP MP’s role

Parliament breach: Opposition accuses PM Modi of running away from debate on security breach in Parliament; Home Minister statement demanded.

The Hindu

Will not hesitate to point out omissions, commissions while playing constructive opposition: Akbaruddin Owaisi

MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi raises issues of Urdu, Charminar pedestrianisation, Old City development, Muslim welfare & more in Hyderabad Assembly.

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The Hindu

BRS flays government for denying Opposition an opportunity to seek clarifications

Opposition slams Congress govt for denying chance to seek clarifications on CM's reply.

The Hindu

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy wants to make Opposition listen to facts in the House

Hyderabad CM Reddy vows to bring transformation to Opposition, promises equitable development, social justice & freedom in Telangana.

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi a blessing in disguise for BJP, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis affirms BJP-led alliance will contest Lok Sabha election to strengthen PM Modi's leadership, citing people's rejection of Congress' poll guarantees.

The Hindu

Foeticide racket: Ashok takes officials to task for failure to seal jaggery unit in Mandya village

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok took serious exception to the failure of the officials to seal the jaggery unit in Haadya village in Mandya, where sex determination tests were allegedly conducted as part of the foeticide racket.

Dynamite News

Rahul Gandhi On Parliament Security Breach: Incident a direct fallout of unemployment, inflation

Speaking to reporters on Saturday, the Wayanad MP said, "Why did this (security breach) happen? The main issue in the country is unemployment..." Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Parliament security breach | Congress accuses BJP of politicising incident

Rahul Gandhi blames unemployment and inflation caused by Modi's policies for security breach in Parliament. Congress leader K C Venugopal accuses BJP of politicising issue.

The Hindu

Congress, VCK condemn Parliament security breach and suspension of Opposition MPs

K.S. Alagiri & Thol. Thirumavalavan criticize security breach in Parliament & suspension of Opposition MPs, demanding response from Tamil Nadu BJP president & Union Home Minister's resignation.

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