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PM Modi hails Harivansh’s third term as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman, calls it ‘House’s seal of trust’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led a warm and expansive tribute in the Rajya Sabha to Harivansh Narayan Singh, following his election to an unprecedented third consecutive term as Deputy Chairman, describing the outcome as a collective endorsement of his temperament, experience and inclusive approach to parliamentary functioning.

‘Magician’ barb, April 16 “puzzle” and a house in Uproar: Rahul Gandhi triggers explosive Lok Sabha clash

The Lok Sabha on Friday spiralled into a high-decibel confrontation as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the government with a provocative “magician” analogy and an enigmatic reference to April 16, setting off fierce protests from the treasury benches and repeated interventions by Speaker Om Birla.