“Samajwadi Party’s Jaya Bachchan Slams Suspension of Opposition MPs, Calls it a ‘Mockery of Democracy'”
On opposition MPs suspended from the Parliament for the remainder of the winter session, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, says "It is a mockery of democracy. If there is no opposition, then what is democracy? Democracy is when the Parliament has both sides, Yes and No. What is your way of deciding that certain people will be dismissed and certain will not be dismissed?"
VHP Extends Invitation to BJP Veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi for Ram Temple Consecration Despite Earlier Health and Age Concerns
BJP veterans L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi were invited by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) to attend the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya next month. This comes a day after the temple trust said that LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi are unlikely to attend next month’s consecration ceremony due to their health and age. Ram Temple Trust general secretary Champat Rai had said, ,"Both are elders of the family and considering their age, they were requested not to come, which was accepted by both."
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Condemns Suspension of 141 Opposition MPs, Accuses BJP of Undermining Democracy with Autocratic Tactics
Congress president and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge posts, "The suspension of a total of 141 Opposition MPs from Parliament reinforces our charge that an autocratic BJP wants to demolish Democracy in this country. We all know that key Bills like the Criminal Law Amendments, which unleash draconian powers and impede citizen's Rights, are listed. Modi Govt does not want the people of India to hear out the Opposition, while these Bills are debated and deliberated. Therefore, they have adopted this "Suspend, Throw Out and Bulldoze" tactic to destroy Democracy!"
Congress Forms National Alliance Committee for 2024 Elections, Mukul Wasnik Named Convener with Gehlot, Baghel, Khurshid, and Prakash as Members
Congress constitutes a 5-member National Alliance Committee in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections. Mukul Wasnik to be the Convener of the Committee that will have senior leaders Ashok Gehlot, Bhupesh Baghel, Salman Khurshid and Mohan Prakash as the members.
Akhilesh Yadav Condemns Suspension of 49 MPs, Warns of Threat to Democracy: BJP Undermining Parliament’s Democratic Values
On suspension of 49 MPs from the Lok Sabha today, including his wife and SP MP Dimple Yadav, party chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "BJP should be asked - they call it (Parliament) a temple of democracy. How will they call it the temple of democracy now, when they will oust Opposition like this. This is the beginning of their arbitrariness. If they come (to power) the next time, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's Constitution will be finished off and you & I will not be able to enter (the Parliament)."
Delhi Court Takes Cognizance of ED Chargesheet, Sets Court Appearance for AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Money Laundering Case on December 21
Delhi excise policy case: The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi took cognizance of the chargesheet of ED against AAP MP Sanjay Singh in the money laundering case. He was arrested on October 4, 2023. He is to be produced before the court on December 21.
Parliament Suspends 49 Opposition MPs, NCP’s Supriya Sule Decries Move: Standing up for Farmers is Not a Crime
On 49 opposition MPs suspended from the Parliament for the remainder of the winter session, NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MP Supriya Sule says, “We were standing up for the farmers and demanding an enquiry (into the Parliament security breach). Why will you suspend us if we demand something for farmers? The culprit is still sitting inside (the Parliament). This is an emergency.”
12% of MPs stand suspended (Lok Sabha + Rajya Sabha strength) in the ongoing winter session of Parliament
About half of INDIA bloc's Rajya Sabha MPs and around one-third of Lok Sabha MPs are suspended, significantly reducing their representation in both houses. This includes members from Congress, TMC, DMK, JDU, with leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi stepping up to lead their parliamentary efforts accordingly.
High Court Allows Civil Suits on Gyanvapi-Kashi Dispute, Rejects Mosque Committees’ Challenge
Gyanvapi case: Allahabad High Court rules that civil suits filed by Hindu Worshippers seeking restoration of temple at the Mosque premises are not barred by the Places of Worship Act. Masjid Committees challenge rejected. High Court rejects petitions of Sunni Central Waqf Board and Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee regarding the ownership between Gyanvapi Mosque and Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Opposition Leaders Protest Suspension: Pawar, Kharge Lead MPs at Parliament Gandhi Statue
Opposition MPs including NCP's Sharad Pawar and Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge stage protest in front of Gandhi Statue in Parliament premises, after the suspension of 92 MPs for the remainder of the ongoing winter session
