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EVMs passed every test from SC to people's court, says President Droupadi Murmu
PM Murmu, in her speech, said that across the globe, India has trusteeship of the sobriquet 'Mother of Democracy.' She says, "Today, from every part of the world, we are called 'Mother of Democracy'. The people of India have always shown full faith in democracy and electoral institutions."
Calls for President to Disqualify Owaisi Over 'Jai Palestine' Slogan
It is stated in one of the pleas, moved by Supreme Court advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava, that by raising the pro-Palestine slogan 'Jai Palestine' in the Indian Parliament publicly, Owaisi has demonstrated open allegiance to a foreign nation. Under Article 102(d) of the Indian Constitution, Srivastava has said: "any person who acknowledges the allegiance to a foreign state due to any reason shall be disqualified from either House of Parliament"; therefore, the latter must be disqualified with an immediate effect.
Controversy Erupts as Kangana Ranaut Seeks CM’s Suite at Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP and Chief Spokesperson Sanjay Raut called Ranaut's request preposterous, asking why she could not be accommodated at the Rashtrapati Bhavan instead of getting a glimpse of Maharashtra Bhavan. Congress ex-minister Yashomati Thakur was more lenient to Ranaut, excusing her plea as the latter is a new MP and might not know protocol.
Resolution on Emergency by LS Speaker Sparks Opposition Uproar
Birla's remarks on the Emergency, made shortly after his election as Lok Sabha speaker, also led to a confrontation between the government and the opposition in the first session of the lower house.
Arvind Kejriwal formally arrested by CBI in liquor policy case, withdraws SC plea against interim stay on bail
In a related development, CM Kejriwal retracted his petition to the Supreme Court, which challenged the interim stay ordered by the Delhi High Court on his bail release in the associated money laundering case.
BJP MP Om Birla elected as Lok Sabha Speake for second consecutive term
With this victory, Birla has become the first BJP leader to hold this prestigious position for the second consecutive term.
Prajwal Revanna in SIT Custody Until June 29 Amidst Ongoing Sex Video Scandal Investigation
Sources said that Prajwal's custody has been given for investigations relating to a new case that the victim, a woman from his hometown Hassan, filed against him.
Sukhbir Badal Confronted by Rebellion, Leaders Demand His Resignation as Party Chief
Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, the dissident leaders on Sunday announced that a 'SAD bachao' movement would be launched next month. The meeting was held parallel to another rally in Chandigarh where Badal was examining the party's election performance with district presidents and other leaders. The SAD dismissed them as "frustrated elements sponsored by the BJP" and bent upon weakening the party.
TDP Directs 16 Lok Sabha MPs to Support Om Birla in Speaker Election
In the directive, Amalapuram MP Harish Balayogi asked all the TDP MPs to assemble in room 111–B by 10:30 am on Wednesday.
WATCH | Asaduddin Owaisi stirs row by saying 'Jai Palestine' after taking oath, remarks expunged
However, Owaisi defended his slogans after exiting the House, stating to reporters that there was nothing inappropriate about saying, "Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine."
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