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Will achieve fair delimitation: CM Stalin on Joint Action Committee meet
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu Chief on Friday said that fair delimitation was crucial for the state's rights and what started as Tamil Nadu's initiative has now grown into a national movement.
Opposition leaders in Maharashtra request Governor's intervention over bias in legislative proceedings
Mumbai, March 20: Opposition leaders in Maharashtra have raised concerns over what they allege is a biased approach by the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and the Chairman of the Legislative Council.
Opposition moves no-confidence motion against Maha Legislative Council Chairman
Mumbai, March 19: The opposition parties on Wednesday moved a no-confidence motion against the Maharashtra Legislative Council Chairman Ram Shinde accusing him of holding the proceedings of the Upper House in a biased and one-sided manner.
Opposition has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh, should be allowed to speak for two minutes: Priyanka Gandhi
New Delhi, March 18: Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, Congress Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said that the Opposition has sentiments towards Maha Kumbh they should have also been allowed to speak for two minutes.
Oppn stages walkout as Maha govt 'fails' to increase aid under Ladki Bahin Yojana
Mumbai, March 12: Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday created a ruckus and staged a walkout to protest the Mahayuti government's "failure" to increase the monthly financial aid to beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,100.
South Korean Opposition lawmakers launch hunger strike calling for Yoon's removal from office
Seoul, March 11: Some lawmakers of South Korea's Opposition parties on Tuesday launched a hunger strike calling for a verdict by the Constitutional Court to officially remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.
South Korean Oppn lawmakers to launch hunger strike for Prez Yoon's removal from office
Seoul, March 11: Some lawmakers of South Korean Opposition parties said on Tuesday they will stage a hunger strike calling for a verdict by the Constitutional Court to officially remove impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office over his failed bid to impose martial law.
Maharashtra: Opposition terms Budget 'a hollow one that betrays common man'
Mumbai, March 10: The opposition parties in Maharashtra have claimed that the annual budget presented by the deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar is hollow as it has betrayed the common man including farmers and women devoid of any direction, goal of policy.
DMK calls for nationwide opposition to delimitation exercise
Chennai, March 9: The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has decided to mobilise political parties across India to oppose the Union government's proposed delimitation exercise.
Babulal Marandi elected Jharkhand BJP legislature party leader ending LoP suspense
Ranchi, March 6: Babulal Marandi has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislature Party in the Jharkhand Assembly, putting an end to the three-and-a-half-month-long suspense over the Leader of Opposition (LoP) post.
BJP appoints Bhupender Yadav, K Laxman as observers to select legislature party leader in Jharkhand
Ranchi, March 5: The BJP has appointed two central observers to oversee the selection of its legislature party leader in the Jharkhand Assembly, a position that has remained vacant for over three-and-a-half months since the Assembly elections were held in the state.
YSRCP as only opposition in Assembly, should get LOP status: Jagan Mohan Reddy
Amaravati, March 5: YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S.
Andhra Pradesh Speaker rejects Jagan's plea for Leader of Opposition status
Amaravati, March 5: Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu on Wednesday rejected the plea of former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Y. S.
Uddhav Thackeray camp recommends Bhaskar Jadhav for Assembly LoP post
Mumbai, March 4: Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray has recommended the name of party legislator Bhaskar Jadhav's name for the post of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly.
Standoff between Shiv Sena UBT & Congress over LoP post
Mumbai, March 3: Shiv Sena UBT and Congress are pitted against each other following their claims on the post of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Maharashtra Assembly and the council.
'No roadmap for economic growth': Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar budget
Patna, March 3: Bihar Finance Minister Samrat Chaudhary presented the 2025-26 state budget on Monday, with a total outlay of Rs 3.17 lakh crore.
Uddhav Thackeray camp to stake claim for LoP post in Maha Assembly
Mumbai, March 1: The Shiv Sena UBT with 20 legislators will stake its claim for the Leader of the Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. The decision was taken at the meeting convened by the party chief Uddhav Thackeray here on Friday and Saturday.
Atishi writes to Speaker, alleges injustice to opposition MLAs in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 28: Leader of the Opposition Atishi has written to Speaker Vijender Gupta strongly criticising the recent developments in the Delhi Assembly.
'Misleading' budget will plunge state into debt: Rajasthan LoP
Jaipur, Feb 27: Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition Tika Ram Jully on Thursday strongly criticised the recently presented state budget, calling it dull, misleading, a mirage of figures, and a financial burden that will push the state deeper into debt.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta recognises Atishi as Leader of Opposition
New Delhi, February 27: The Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday recognised Aami Admi Party (AAP) MLA Atishi as the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
YSRCP slams coalition govt for denying opposition status
Tadepalli, February 26: YSRCP MLC Lella Appi Reddy criticised the coalition government for its authoritarian stance in "denying" YSRCP principal opposition status in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, a release said.
One-sided atmosphere: Haryana CM Saini ahead of local body elections
Panipat, February 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Panipat for the nomination of mayor candidate Komal Saini and 26 other councillor candidates. Saini stated that there is a one-sided environment in Haryana and predicted that a triple-engine government will be formed in the state on March 12.
Punjab first to reject 'anti-farmer' draft of Centre: AAP
Chandigarh, Feb 25: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday hailed the Punjab government's decision to reject the Centre's proposed agricultural marketing reform draft in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha.
Record number: 21 AAP legislators' suspension from Delhi Assembly the highest in a decade
New Delhi, Feb 25: The suspension of 21 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators from the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday was the largest number of lawmakers to be penalised for unruly behaviour by the Speaker in the past decade or so.
Mockery of democracy, says Jagan on denial of opposition status
Amaravati, Feb 24: YSRCP President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday accused the TDP-led coalition government of mocking democracy by denying official status of opposition to his party.
Jagan-led YSRCP walks out of Andhra Legislature over demand for LoP status
Amaravati, Feb 24: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy attended the Assembly briefly on the first day of the Budget session before leading a walkout of his party members.
Opposition status can never be given to YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh Assembly: Pawan Kalyan
Amaravati, February 24: Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan asserted that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) can never be given opposition status in Andhra Pradesh Assembly as they were the third largest party and received only 11 seats in Assembly polls.
Atishi thanks Kejriwal for setting up an all-woman clash in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, Feb 23: On the eve of the first session of the new Delhi Assembly, former Chief Minister and Kalkaji legislator Atishi was elected as the leader of the AAP legislature party by 22 MLAs and she was quick to credit National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal for her new leadership role.
Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Atishi on being elected LoP in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, February 23: Aam Aadmi Party national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, on Sunday congratulated former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for being elected as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly.
AAP chooses Atishi to be Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly
New Delhi, February 23: Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs here on Sunday, party leaders said.
AAP will announce LoP after party MLAs take oath on Feb 24: Gopal Rai
New Delhi, February 22: AAP leader Gopal Rai announced that the party has initiated the process of restructuring its core and frontal wings following the Delhi Assembly election results.
Appoint Dalit MLA as leader of opposition in Delhi: Swati Maliwal to Kejriwal
New Delhi, Feb 19: Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal, demanding that a Dalit MLA be made the leader of opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly.
Yulia Navalnya accuses Russia of 'hiding truth' about Alexei Navalny's death
Moscow, February 17: Alexei Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of hiding the truth about Navalny's death in light of his first death anniversary, Al Jazeera reported.
You are forcing me: RS chairman warns of 'severe consequences' over chaos in House
New Delhi, Feb 13: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday warned the Opposition members of serious action followed by 'severe consequences' over 'disrespecting' the President's message and creating constant ruckus in the House.
Working as a tool for anti-national activities: Nadda on Oppn walkout
New Delhi, Feb 13: As the Opposition staged a walkout in protest against the JPC report on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Leader of the House J.P. Nadda demanded action against the members who walked out and termed it as a "tool and motivation for anti-national activities."
Kerala: Opposition stages walkout in Kerala after Speaker denies adjournment motion
Thiruvananthapuram, February 12: Opposition members of the Kerala legislative assembly on Wednesday staged a protest after the Speaker denied the adjournment motion given by the United Democratic Front (UDF) MLA N Shamsudheen.
Oppn MPs accuse BJP of 'attempting to alter' Constitution
New Delhi, Feb 11: A storm of political outrage erupted in Parliament on Tuesday as Opposition leaders expressed fierce condemnation of the BJP-led government, accusing it of "attempting to alter" the Constitution and "undermine" the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution.
INDIA Bloc, Maha Vikas Aghadi must stay united, says Dalwai amid rift concerns
New Delhi, Feb 11: Maharashtra Congress leader Husain Dalwai on Tuesday emphasised the importance of unity within the INDIA bloc and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), warning that any break-up would weaken the Opposition's fight against the current government.
Future of INDIA bloc hangs in balance? Leaders voice divergent views
New Delhi, Feb 11: The future of the INDIA bloc remains uncertain as leaders from rival parties express contrasting views on its sustainability.
INDIA bloc still strong but internal discussion required: Kapil Sibal
New Delhi, Feb 11: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has asserted that the INDIA bloc remains intact and has a bright future, though internal discussions are necessary.