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On Rule-Breaking In Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Sets "Facts Straight"
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh has denied media reports that rules were violated during voting on the farm bills on September 20. In a note to the media, Mr Singh said he would like to "put the facts straight" and enclosed minute-by minute details of events and video footage of relevant portions -- during motions by CPM's KK Ragesh and...
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Video Of Farm Bill Vote Shreds Government Version, Deputy Chairman Reacts
The government and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh have justified passing the farm bills on September 20 through a voice vote saying opposition members were not in their seats when they asked for physical voting. But Rajya Sabha footage accessed by NDTV shows otherwise.
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Opposition Absent, 15 Bills Passed In Rajya Sabha In Two Days
Fifteen bills made it past the Rajya Sabha over the last two days as the opposition boycotted the proceedings in both houses over the suspension of its eight members for Sunday's ruckus. Seven of the bills were passed on Tuesday, eight Wednesday. Three of the Bills passed were the hugely contentious labour laws that have been opposed by the most la...
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"They (Government) Love Some People": Sharad Pawar Says Served Tax Notice
Veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar today announced a one-day fast to express solidarity with eight Rajya Sabha members suspended over chaos during a vote on controversial farm bills. The Congress and other opposition parties have announced a boycott of the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the session unless the suspension is revoked.
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"Statesman-Like": PM On Deputy Chairman's Tea Gesture, Snubbed By MPs
Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha, suspended on Monday over the chaos in the House when controversial farm bills were passed on Sunday, spent the night on the lawns of the parliament complex as they continued their protest. They had yesterday refused to leave the House, which was adjourned five times.
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8 Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs Refuse To Leave, Continue Overnight Sit-In
Eight opposition members were suspended today from the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the session over the unprecedented chaos in the house during the passing of controversial farm bills on Sunday, but they refused to leave. The members, including Trinamool Congress's Derek O'Brien, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Sanjay singh, Congress's Rajeev Satav and CPM...
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"Saw BJP Leader Whispering To Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman," Says Congress
The Congress on Sunday questioned the actions of the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, accusing him of seemingly colluding with the ruling BJP and denying the fundamental rights of members for a division of votes, after two controversial farm bills were cleared by parliament amid an unprecedented uproar.
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No-Confidence Motion Moved Against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
Around 47 members of opposition parties moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivansh Singh after today's proceedings, where two controversial farm bills were passed amid an unprecedented uproar. A no-confidence motion against the Deputy Chairman is a first in parliament and the convention is that Mr Singh should not...
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Farm Bills Clear Parliament Amid Unprecedented Drama In Rajya Sabha
Two of the three big ticket farm bills of the government were passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Sunday amid unprecedented uproar and protests. The opposition claimed the government did not have the numbers and there was rampant violation of rules that helped the BJP.
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Rajya Sabha Drama As Opposition Rushes To Well, Tries To Tear Rule Book
Two controversial, big-ticket farm bills were passed this afternoon in the Rajya Sabha amid unprecedented uproar by the opposition, which accused the government of "cheating" to push through the bills. Opposition members were seen rushing to the Well of the House, attempting to tear up the rule book and the microphone of the Deputy Chairman, agains...
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BJP Has Slim Lead Over Opposition In Numbers Game On Farm Bills
The Rajya Sabha is set for a potentially explosive Sunday showdown over the farm bills, as the Congress-led opposition tries to cobble together the numbers to shoot down the three pieces of legislation. The ruling BJP, with support from its NDA allies and a few "friendly" parties, is expected to have the advantage if the bills are put to vote. The ...
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On Rule-Breaking In Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Sets "Facts Straight"
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh has denied media reports that rules were violated during voting on the farm bills on September 20. In a note to the media, Mr Singh said he would like to "put the facts straight" and enclosed minute-by minute details of events and video footage of relevant portions -- during motions by CPM's KK Ragesh and...
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Video Of Farm Bill Vote Shreds Government Version, Deputy Chairman Reacts
The government and Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh have justified passing the farm bills on September 20 through a voice vote saying opposition members were not in their seats when they asked for physical voting. But Rajya Sabha footage accessed by NDTV shows otherwise.
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Opposition Absent, 15 Bills Passed In Rajya Sabha In Two Days
Fifteen bills made it past the Rajya Sabha over the last two days as the opposition boycotted the proceedings in both houses over the suspension of its eight members for Sunday's ruckus. Seven of the bills were passed on Tuesday, eight Wednesday. Three of the Bills passed were the hugely contentious labour laws that have been opposed by the most la...
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"They (Government) Love Some People": Sharad Pawar Says Served Tax Notice
Veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar today announced a one-day fast to express solidarity with eight Rajya Sabha members suspended over chaos during a vote on controversial farm bills. The Congress and other opposition parties have announced a boycott of the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the session unless the suspension is revoked.
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"Statesman-Like": PM On Deputy Chairman's Tea Gesture, Snubbed By MPs
Eight opposition members of the Rajya Sabha, suspended on Monday over the chaos in the House when controversial farm bills were passed on Sunday, spent the night on the lawns of the parliament complex as they continued their protest. They had yesterday refused to leave the House, which was adjourned five times.
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8 Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs Refuse To Leave, Continue Overnight Sit-In
Eight opposition members were suspended today from the Rajya Sabha for the rest of the session over the unprecedented chaos in the house during the passing of controversial farm bills on Sunday, but they refused to leave. The members, including Trinamool Congress's Derek O'Brien, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'s Sanjay singh, Congress's Rajeev Satav and CPM...
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"Saw BJP Leader Whispering To Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman," Says Congress
The Congress on Sunday questioned the actions of the Rajya Sabha deputy chairman, accusing him of seemingly colluding with the ruling BJP and denying the fundamental rights of members for a division of votes, after two controversial farm bills were cleared by parliament amid an unprecedented uproar.
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No-Confidence Motion Moved Against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
Around 47 members of opposition parties moved a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairperson Harivansh Singh after today's proceedings, where two controversial farm bills were passed amid an unprecedented uproar. A no-confidence motion against the Deputy Chairman is a first in parliament and the convention is that Mr Singh should not...
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Farm Bills Clear Parliament Amid Unprecedented Drama In Rajya Sabha
Two of the three big ticket farm bills of the government were passed in Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Sunday amid unprecedented uproar and protests. The opposition claimed the government did not have the numbers and there was rampant violation of rules that helped the BJP.
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Rajya Sabha Drama As Opposition Rushes To Well, Tries To Tear Rule Book
Two controversial, big-ticket farm bills were passed this afternoon in the Rajya Sabha amid unprecedented uproar by the opposition, which accused the government of "cheating" to push through the bills. Opposition members were seen rushing to the Well of the House, attempting to tear up the rule book and the microphone of the Deputy Chairman, agains...
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BJP Has Slim Lead Over Opposition In Numbers Game On Farm Bills
The Rajya Sabha is set for a potentially explosive Sunday showdown over the farm bills, as the Congress-led opposition tries to cobble together the numbers to shoot down the three pieces of legislation. The ruling BJP, with support from its NDA allies and a few "friendly" parties, is expected to have the advantage if the bills are put to vote. The ...
