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With pillows, ambulance on standby, 8 suspended MPs to sit-in all night

To show solidarity with their protesting colleagues, senior opposition leaders came in hordes

With pillows, ambulance on standby, 8 suspended MPs to sit-in all night
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs announce indefinite dharna in Parliament premises

Terming the suspension of eight MPs from Rajya Sabha for one week as "unfortunate", Bengal CM today said that her party will fight against the "fascist" government in Parliament and on the streets

Suspended Rajya Sabha MPs announce indefinite dharna in Parliament premises
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 4:36 PM IST

Suspension of 8 MPs unfortunate, will fight against 'fascist' govt: Mamata

Terming the suspension of eight MPs from Rajya Sabha for one week as "unfortunate", West Bengal Chief Minister and founder Chairperson of Trinamool Congress (TMC) Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that her party will fight against the "fascist" government in Parliament and on the streets."Suspension of the 8 MPs who fought to protect farmers interests is unfortunate & reflective of this autocratic Govt's mindset that doesn't respect democratic norms & principles. We won't bow down & we'll fight this fascist Govt in Parliament & on the streets. #BJPKilledDemocracy," Banerjee tweeted.TMC accused the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) of murdering democracy by "ruthlessly silencing all the opposition leaders" in Rajya Sabha."Absolutely unbelievable! @BJP4India MURDERED democracy by ruthlessly silencing all the opposition leaders in Rajya Sabha yesterday. Citizens of the nation, raise your voice before we're completely under @narendramodi ji's dictatorship! ...

Suspension of 8 MPs unfortunate, will fight against 'fascist' govt: Mamata
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 2:04 PM IST

Jakhar to seek action against Congress MPs Partap Bajwa, Shamsher Dullo

Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar said he will write to party president Sonia Gandhi seeking strict action against the brazen indiscipline of the 2 RS MPs Pratap Singh Bajwa and Shamsher Singh Dullo

Jakhar to seek action against Congress MPs Partap Bajwa, Shamsher Dullo
Updated On : 04 Aug 2020 | 4:32 PM IST

Covid-19: 8-point protocol for MPs ahead of Parliamentary panel meetings

The Rajya Sabha has eight Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committees of the House, of which two are chaired by Congress leaders Anand Sharma and Jairam Ramesh.

Covid-19: 8-point protocol for MPs ahead of Parliamentary panel meetings
Updated On : 08 Jul 2020 | 12:24 AM IST

Race for Rajya Sabha tickets hots up in Karnataka's Cong, BJP camps

June 9 is the last date for filing nominations and all the three parties are yet to finalise their candidates

Race for Rajya Sabha tickets hots up in Karnataka's Cong, BJP camps
Updated On : 04 Jun 2020 | 8:44 PM IST

M P Veerendra Kumar, RS member and press baron from Kerala, passes away

"He was admitted to the hospital in Kozhikode due to some health complications. But unfortunately, he passed away a little before 11 PM," the sources told PTI

M P Veerendra Kumar, RS member and press baron from Kerala, passes away
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 9:40 AM IST

Paying salaries to BSNL employees govt's priority: Govt tells Rajya Sabha

Pension may be revised if the said basic pay is revised on account of pay revision of serving employees

Paying salaries to BSNL employees govt's priority: Govt tells Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 12 Dec 2019 | 6:34 PM IST

MPs in RS demand hike in tea workers' wages, universal maternity benefits

Demanding the government protect goldsmiths, BJP leader Kailash Soni said traders of gold and silver are in distress due to "police harassment".

MPs in RS demand hike in tea workers' wages, universal maternity benefits
Updated On : 09 Dec 2019 | 5:38 PM IST

No 'cheap' lunches: MPs to pay more at Parliament canteen from next session

The new rate will apply to MPs, officials of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, media persons, security personnel as well as visitors

No 'cheap' lunches: MPs to pay more at Parliament canteen from next session
Updated On : 05 Dec 2019 | 7:49 PM IST

When Reddy read his special mention with the help of Patel's glasses

Camaraderie between MPs from different party's are rare but it was in full display on Tuesday in Rajya Sabha when Patel offered his glasses to YSR Congress MP Vijay Sai Reddy

When Reddy read his special mention with the help of Patel's glasses
Updated On : 02 Jul 2019 | 8:52 PM IST

Monsoon Session 2018: Seven new members take oath of office in Rajya Sabha

The newly elected members after taking oath went up to Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu who warmly welcomed them

Monsoon Session 2018: Seven new members take oath of office in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 18 Jul 2018 | 2:32 PM IST

Setback for Opposition: CPI(M), JD(U) to sack MPs in Rajya Sabha

CPI (M) to sack party MP for 'lavish lifestyle'; JD (U) determined to get Sharad Yadav, Ali Anwar disqualified

Setback for Opposition: CPI(M), JD(U) to sack MPs in Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 13 Sep 2017 | 10:36 PM IST