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Parliamentary affairs: Slogans, disruptions & a lull

For the third consecutive week, Parliament went without normal business, adjourning each day after presentation of official notifications, statements and reports of Parliamentary Committees. While the Lok Sabha could not decide to take up the no-confidence motion against the Government, it sought to be moved by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the YSR Congress …

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March 26, 2018

Terrorism is mother of all disruptions: Sushma Swaraj

India on Wednesday called terrorism as the ‘mother of all disruptions’ and, in an obvious reference to Pakistan, said what was even more dangerous was the fact that the scourge was being actively supported and sponsored by states. “Ensuring zero-tolerance towards terrorism is the call of the day. To expect that an activity which draws on all …

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January 17, 2018

Will ensure smooth functioning of Rajya Sabha during Winter Session: Naidu

Ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said “disruptive, unruly behavior” of a few members leads to “erosion” of public’s respect for the legislatures as he gave ten suggestions to address the issue. Delivering a lecture on ‘Importance of Legislatures’ in the national capital, Naidu who is also the Chairman …

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December 11, 2017