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Lok Sabha to discuss Hyderabad blasts

Lok Sabha to discuss Hyderabad blasts

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed an uproar over violence in Agra and the incident in Bhagalpur in Bihar where a thief was beaten up by a mob, tied to a motorcycle and dragged.

Cash for query: Expel MPs, says panel

Cash for query: Expel MPs, says panel

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The report, which was submitted in the Speaker in his chamber, is likely to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Speaker to discuss means to check House disruption

Speaker to discuss means to check House disruption

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Under existing provisions, MPs get Rs 1,000 a day as sitting allowance once they sign the daily register. Even on days when proceedings of the House are disrupted, the MPs can sign the register and claim the allowance.

How the Lok Sabha was disrupted

How the Lok Sabha was disrupted

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

An interview by Indian Ambassador to the US Ronen Sen to rediff.com Managing Editor Aziz Haniffa in Washington on the Indo-US nuclear deal created an uproar in Parliament.

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

N-deal: LS debate on Monday, but no vote

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Even as Parliament is rocked by protests over the Indo-US nuclear deal, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Friday scheduled the discussion on the deal for Monday.

4th anniv of Parl attack observed

4th anniv of Parl attack observed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Fourth anniversary of attack on Parliament observed

N-deal: BJP serves privilege notice against PM

N-deal: BJP serves privilege notice against PM

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

The BJP has alleged that the prime minister had misled the House through his suo-moto statement on the Indo-US nuclear energy cooperation on Tuesday.

All parties were briefed about N-deal: PM

All parties were briefed about N-deal: PM

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

He disclosed how his government had briefed many of the political parties, including the main opposition Bhartiya Janata Party, represented in Parliament on the details of the agreement.

Remembering Dr Ambedkar

Remembering Dr Ambedkar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Politicians and others pay tribute.

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Pratibha Patil sworn in as President

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

Patil was administered oath of office and secrecy by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan.

Cash-for-vote scam report to be tabled tomorrow

Cash-for-vote scam report to be tabled tomorrow

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

The Enquiry Committee that went into the alleged cash-for-vote scam during the July 22 trust vote would be presenting its report to Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Ignorant govt shown 'forgotten hero' in 70mm

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Others who watched the movie with Patil were Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rehman Khan, BJP lawmaker Ananth Kumar and several Left lawmakers.

Speaker rejects privilege motion against PM

Speaker rejects privilege motion against PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, nearly cried in the Lok Sabha, when Left party leaders Basudev Acharya and Gurudas Das Gupta attacked him by quoting rules for not allowing them to speak after he had rejected the no confidence motion against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The motion was moved by the Left parties after Dr Singh refused to report to the House.

LS members react sharply to SC outburst

LS members react sharply to SC outburst

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Lok Sabha members on Wednesday termed its remarks as "very unfortunate" and "uncalled for," with the Speaker asserting that Parliament would not give up its rights to make laws.

Delhi CM criticises Biharis; uproar in Parliament

Delhi CM criticises Biharis; uproar in Parliament

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Speaker Somnath Chatterjee, while asking members to return to their seats, said Dikshit had apologised for her remarks.

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Yet another stormy day in Parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Members belonging to Samajwadi Party, Left and Congress were on their feet as soon as the House met for the day, demanding removal of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Lok Sabha pays tribute to Boris Yeltsin

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Yeltsin will also be remembered as "one who laid the foundation of a renewed partnership between India and the Russian Federation," the speaker said.

Lok Sabha adjourns for 30 minutes over Cauvery row

Lok Sabha adjourns for 30 minutes over Cauvery row

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

As the House re-assembled at 1600 hours, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee appealed to members to discuss the contentious water-sharing issue in a dispassionate and responsible manner.

Nandigram rocks Parliament again

Nandigram rocks Parliament again

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

In Rajya Sabha, BJP members and the lone Trinamool Congress member Dinesh Trivedi sought to raise the Nandigram issue as soon as the House met for the day.

Lok Sabha women members demand legislature quota

Lok Sabha women members demand legislature quota

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Speaker Somnath Chatterjee suspended the Question Hour for some time to make a statement on the issue and allowed lady members to share their views.

Mahato's killing has created insecurity: speaker

Mahato's killing has created insecurity: speaker

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Mahato, who represented Jamshedpur constituency in the Lok Sabha, was gunned down when he was attending a sports event in his constituency at Baguria in East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

Union minister quits over Cauvery row

Union minister quits over Cauvery row

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Inducted into the government only a few months ago, he said he would announce his future plans on joining the ongoing Cauvery agitation in a day or two.

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Lalu will stay, asserts Manmohan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Dr Singh on Wednesday said Lalu would not be asked to resign "for now".

SP to move breach of privilege against BJP MPs

SP to move breach of privilege against BJP MPs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Angered by the charges that it was behind the 'cash for votes' scam, Samajwadi Party on Wednesday said it will be moving a breach of privilege against the three Bharatiya Janata Party MPs who made the charge. SP leader Mohan Singh told reporters that he has informed Speaker Somnath Chatterjee that his party would be giving a privilege notice against the BJP MPs for tarnishing the image of Parliament.

BJP is preparing for a walkout: Experts

BJP is preparing for a walkout: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

The Lok Sabha was brought to an abrupt halt on Tuesday afternoon when some Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament waved bundles of currency, claiming the Samajwadi Party had tried to bribe them to vote in favour of the United Progressive Alliance government.A political observer, who did not wish to be named, said, "Why do I get the feeling that the BJP is preparing for a walkout. By walking out, the government will sail through the trust vote.

Cash for query: Speaker welcomes SC verdict

Cash for query: Speaker welcomes SC verdict

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court verdict upholding the right of Parliament to expel members for misconduct.

NDA to boycott speakers' meet

NDA to boycott speakers' meet

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Chatterjee had convened an all-party meeting last week at the end of which he had even suggested that a Presidential reference be made to the Supreme Court for opinion on its order.

Shekhawat discharged from hospital

Shekhawat discharged from hospital

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

He was admitted on Tuesday following a mild viral fever.

Parliament may adopt tsunami orphans

Parliament may adopt tsunami orphans

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Wednesday said discussions were on between Vice-President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and top political leaders to operationalise the scheme.

Speaker plans Parliament museum

Speaker plans Parliament museum

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The Rs 3 crore project is expected to be completed within 15 months by Independence Day next year.

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Ayodhya issue rocks Parliament

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

With Uttar Pradesh elections round the corner, the mood of the House was clearly reflected as members came prepared for the battle ahead. Shiv Sena members wore saffron scrafs in support of the Ayodhya cause.

Cost of parliamentary panels' tours to be cut

Cost of parliamentary panels' tours to be cut

Rediff.com13 Feb 2005

Strict guidelines to check the wastage of taxpayers' money on 'study tours' undertaken by the members of parliamentary committees will soon come into place.

The 32 MPs who disrupted Parliament

The 32 MPs who disrupted Parliament

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Members of Parliament belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party lead the list of 32 lawmakers, who received privilege notices from the Lok Sabha Speaker's office for their disorderly conduct in the House. Besides the BJP, the list also has names of lawmakers from the Biju Janata Dal, Shiromani Akali Dal and Janata Dal-United.

Clamour in LS for Lalu's resignation

Clamour in LS for Lalu's resignation

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

BJP MPs refused to allow the house to function till the railway minister apprised them of the accident.

Attack on Parliament: Tributes to martyrs

Attack on Parliament: Tributes to martyrs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

Monday was the 3rd anniversary of the terrorist attack on the apex seat of Indian democracy.