Tag: Rajya Sabha
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair's Post: RJD's Manoj Jha Files Nomination
With the post of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chair set to witness a contest between two leaders from Bihar on September 14, RJD leader Manoj Jha on Friday filed his nomination papers for the electoral battle. ....
COVID-19 Battle Far From Over, Harsh Vardhan Tells Rajya Sabha
Sounding a note of caution, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday told the Rajya Sabha that the battle against Covid-19 is far from over, at a time when India's total tally has neared the five million-mark. ....
All-party Meet: Bills Discussed, Rajnath Singh To Address RS On Thursday
An all-party meeting called by the government to ensure smooth proceedings in Parliament concluded on Wednesday evening wherein bills and smooth operation of the already short session were discussed. ....
Did 'charkha' Force Britishers To Leave: BJP
Responding to criticism of lighting lamps and clanging utensils during the lockdown, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Thursday in the Rajya Sabha said it was a symbolism and cited the usage during the freedom struggle. ....
Government Rushes 6 Bills Through Rajya Sabha Amid Boycott By Opposition
Amid the opposition boycott of Rajya Sabha proceedings on the issue of suspension of six opposition lawmakers, the central government on Tuesday rushed through the passage of at least 6 Bills after extending the sitting of the Upper House. ....
Team Nadda: Why Ram Madhav, Muralidhar Rao, Uma Bharti Were Excluded
While BJP's Team Nadda has given additional thrust to its Gen-Next, it has also meant making space for them by removing some veterans like Ram Madhav and Muralidhar Rao, provoking speculation whether some of them may find a space in the Cabinet in the much-speculated Cabinet reshuffle while entering through the Rajya Sabha. ....
SP's Ram Gopal Yadav Files Nomination For Rajya Sabha Polls
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections slated for November 9.....
LJP Thanks RJD, But Says Won't Contest Rajya Sabha Poll In Bihar
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) led by Chirag Paswan on Tuesday refused to take the bait thrown by the RJD to contest one Rajya Sabha seat in Bihar, while expressing gratitude to the opposition party for extending support. ....
BJP's Mokariya, Prajapati Elected Unopposed To Rajya Sabha From Gujarat
Rambhai Mokariya and Dineshbhai Prajapati (Anavadia), the BJP nominees for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Gujarat, were declared elected unopposed on Monday. The Rajya Sabha elections were held uncontested after five years as there was no nomination filed by the Congress. ....
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Again After Uproar Over Fuel Price Hike
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second straight day on Tuesday after the opposition again pressed their demand for a discussion on fuel price hike, which was rejected by the chair. ....
