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Congress trying to destroy peace in State, says Pinarayi

Accusing the Congress of attempting to destroy the peaceful atmosphere of Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan for “giving open calls for violence”.

The Hindu

Jagdeep Dhankhar mimicry row | BJP, Congress trade barbs over ‘insult to Jat community’

BJP & Congress face off over mimicry of Vice President Dhankhar, perceived as insult to Jat community. Congress defends, BJP condemns.

The Hindu

Vishwanath flays suspension of MPs

A.H. Vishwanath flays suspension of 141 MPs, calls it an affront on democracy & Parliament.

The Hindu

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Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha suspends two more Opposition members as protest continues

Opposition MPs C. Thomas & A.M. Arif protest suspension of colleagues in Lok Sabha, 143 suspensions in Winter Session.

The Hindu

Modi Government Suspends 141 Opposition MPs

The Indian government has often been accused of suppressing all forms of dissent in the country.

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Parliament Session: INDIA bloc MPs stage protest in front of Gandhi statue against bulk suspension

The opposition lawmakers seem unrelenting on the Parliament security breach incident that happened on December 13 and demand a statement from Union Home Minister. Read further on Dynamite News:

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LS security breach: Modi govt. has ‘strangulated’ democracy and shown ‘disdain’ for Parliament, Sonia Gandhi tells Congress MPs

The Narendra Modi government has “strangulated” democracy and the Prime Minister had shown his “disdain” for Parliament, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi said, referring to the face-off between the Opposition and the government over the December 13 security breach in the Lok Sabha.

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‘A record India should not be proud of’: Editorials slam suspension of 141 Opposition MPs

It’s a questionable record for India with a total of 141 opposition MPs now suspended from Parliament. Ninety-five are from the Lok Sabha and 46 from the Rajya Sabha.

Newslaundry

Letters to The Editor — December 20, 2023

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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

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’.

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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”.

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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.

Newslaundry

‘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.

Dynamite News

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:

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‘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…

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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

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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.

The Hindu

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.

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