Parliament is set for a crucial debate on women’s reservation as PM Modi flags April 16 discussions, urging consensus and highlighting rising participation of women in governance across India.
The BJP MP’s remarks come amid continuing criticism of the Leader of Opposition’s actions, with former officials earlier raising concerns over decorum and responsibility in Parliament.
A public letter by former officials highlights concerns over recent parliamentary behaviour, urging adherence to institutional norms and warning against actions that could weaken democratic processes.
Retired paramilitary officers have raised concerns that the proposed CAPF Bill could affect implementation of a Supreme Court verdict aimed at improving promotion opportunities for thousands of cadre officers.
Rahul Gandhi told Lok Sabha that Opposition members are often stopped from speaking, saying the House represents the entire country and raising concerns about the democratic process.
The elections are a part of the routine biennial cycle of the 245-member Upper House, in which 72 members will retire between March and November, this year. Of the total strength, 233 members are elected by state legislators and 12 are nominated by the President.
Stalemate continued in the Lok Sabha on Friday in the backdrop of a fresh procedural dispute raised by the Congress over how the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address was adopted yesterday.
In an unprecedented development, the Lok Sabha on Thursday adopted the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address with a voice vote without Prime Minister Narendra Modi replying to the debate.
The Lok Sabha begins discussion on the President’s Address today, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to reply later this week as the Budget session progresses.
Parliament’s Budget Session begins today with the President’s address, ahead of the Union Budget on February 1 and weeks of debate on economic and policy issues.
