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Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court requesting permission to attend the Parliament session and participate in Republic Day celebrations.

Amritpal Singh requests High Court approval to attend Parliament sessions

Amritpal Singh, the MP from Khadoor Sahib, has filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court requesting permission to attend the Parliament session and participate in Republic Day celebrations.

Amritpal Singh, the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Khadoor Sahib in Punjab, who is currently imprisoned in Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act (NSA), has moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court with a petition.&nbsp;
He is requesting permission to attend the ongoing Parliament session and participate in the Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
In his petition, Singh has argued that his extended absence is preventing the voice of his 19 lakh constituents from being heard in Parliament. He has also claimed that his detention is politically motivated, designed to stifle his growing popularity.&nbsp;
Singh's detention order was first issued in March 2023 by the Deputy Magistrate of Amritsar and has since been extended on multiple occasions. A new detention order for March 2024 was issued citing social media activity and alleged contraband found in the jail as justifications. Singh, however, has labelled these reasons as weak and unconstitutional.
The Khadoor Sahib MP further argues that his detention infringes upon his constitutional rights and deprives his constituents of proper representation. As part of his legal challenge, he has requested the court to grant him interim release and make a swift decision on the matter.
On January 9, Singh's father, Tarsem Singh, voiced his concerns regarding the imposition of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against his son, accusing the government of conspiring to prevent the jailed MP&rsquo;s family from launching a political party.&nbsp;
In an interview with ANI, he stated, "Now when the imposition of NSA on him comes to an end, they already imposed UAPA. Now when we are planning to launch a political party, it is a conspiracy to stop us. Bhagwant Mann's anti-Sikh mindset is being exposed. Without any proof or investigation, such things are being done to defame Amritpal."&nbsp;
The Faridkot Police Superintendent confirmed that UAPA charges had indeed been invoked against Singh.

Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over rising air pollution in major Indian cities, calling for a solution-focused discussion in the Lok Sabha. The government expressed readiness for a debate.

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Unified Approach to Combat Air Pollution

Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over rising air pollution in major Indian cities, calling for a solution-focused discussion in the Lok Sabha. The government expressed readiness for a debate.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday raised the issue of air pollution in major cities of the country and sought a discussion on it in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Gandhi said the discussion on the issue can be framed in an interesting manner where the opposition and the government do not trade abuses at each other, but find a solution to the problem.
"This is not an ideological issue. Everybody in this House would agree that air pollution, the damage it is doing to our people, is something that we would like to cooperate on," Gandhi said.&nbsp;
The Congress leader said the prime minister can then put in place a plan to deal with the issue of air pollution.&nbsp;
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the government was ready for a discussion on the issue and the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha can allot time for the same.&nbsp;
"Most of our major cities are living under a blanket of poisonous air. Millions of children are getting lung disease. Their future is being destroyed. People are getting cancer. Older people are struggling to breathe," Gandhi said.&nbsp;

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed he challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on “vote chori” in Parliament, but received no response, calling Shah’s replies panicked and defensive.

Rahul Gandhi Challenges Amit Shah on 'Vote Chori' in Parliament

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi claimed he challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on &ldquo;vote chori&rdquo; in Parliament, but received no response, calling Shah&rsquo;s replies panicked and defensive.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said he directly challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss his press conferences on "vote chori" in Parliament but did not get any answer.
A day after the Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange between him and Shah during a debate on election reforms, Gandhi claimed that Shah appeared to be "under pressure".
"He (Shah) used the wrong language, his hands were shaking, you would have seen all this. He is under pressure mentally that was witnessed in Parliament, the whole country saw it," the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha told reporters in the Parliament House complex.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | On Union Home Minister Amit Shah's speech in the Parliament yesterday, Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "Amit Shah ji was very nervous yesterday. He used the wrong language, his hands were trembling... He is under tremendous mental pressure.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/O7rXBMAzBu">pic.twitter.com/O7rXBMAzBu</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1999002279895310675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"The things I have said, he did not address, did not give any proof. We have said it publicly in press conferences. I directly challenged him to let us discuss my press conferences in Parliament. Did not get an answer. You know the reality," Gandhi said.
Gandhi on Wednesday called the home minister's response during the debate "completely defensive" and asserted that "vote chori" is the "biggest treason".
He also claimed that the home minister did not respond to any of the points raised by him and remained evasive including on transparent voter lists, EVMs and granting immunity to the chief election commissioner.
The opposition MPs, including Gandhi, staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the debate on electoral reforms.
Later in a post on X, Gandhi said the home minister's response in Parliament on "vote theft" was "panicked" and "defensive".&nbsp;

Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack in Lok Sabha alleging the BJP and Election Commission are colluding to enable “vote chori”, calling it the most serious anti-national act while demanding key electoral reforms.

'Vote chori most serious anti-national act': Rahul slams 'BJP-EC collusion'

Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack in Lok Sabha alleging the BJP and Election Commission are colluding to enable &ldquo;vote chori&rdquo;, calling it the most serious anti-national act while demanding key electoral reforms.

In a no-holds-barred attack, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said "vote chori" is the "most serious anti-national act" and alleged that the BJP and the Election Commission are "colluding to destroy" India's democracy and "rob people of their voice".
Participating in a discussion on election reforms in the Lok Sabha, Gandhi posed three questions which he claimed make it clear that the BJP is "directing and using" the Election Commission (EC) to damage India's democracy.
Making suggestions, Gandhi called for providing machine readable voter list to all parties one month before elections, taking back the law that allows destruction of CCTV footage after 45 days, giving access to EVMs, and changing the law that allows the election commissioners "to get away with whatever they want to do".
"When you destroy the vote, you destroy the fabric of this country, you destroy modern India, you destroy the idea of India," Gandhi said, gesturing towards the treasury benches.
Later, in a post on X, Gandhi said, "Vote Chori is the most serious anti-national act. Vote chori sabse bada deshdroh (treason) hai."
He said India is not only the biggest but the greatest democracy in the world.
"BJP and the Election Commission are colluding to destroy our democracy and rob people of their voice," Gandhi said on X.
In his speech in the Lok Sabha, the former Congress chief also asked why the chief justice of India was removed from the selection panel for the appointment of the chief election commissioner and the election commissioners.
"Why is it that the CJI was removed from the selection panel for (appointing) the election commissioners? What motivation could there be to remove the CJI? Do we not believe in the CJI? Of course, we believe in the CJI. Why is he not in that room?" he said.
"I sit in that room. It is a so-called democratic decision. On one side, there is Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. On the other side, the leader of the opposition. I have no voice in that room. What they decide is what happens," he said.
So, why are the prime minister and home minister so keen on choosing exactly who the election commissioner is going to be, Gandhi asked.
"No prime minister has done this in the history of India. In December 2023, this government changed the law to make sure that no election commissioner could be punished for any action they take," the Congress leader said.
"Why would the prime minister and home minister give this gift of immunity to the election commissioner?" he said.
He further questioned why the law with regard to CCTV footage was changed.
"Why was a law put in place that allows the Election Commission to destroy CCTV footage 45 days after the election? What is the need? The answer given is that it is a question of data. But it is not a question of data. It is a question of stealing the election," he said.
Gandhi further said electoral reform is very simple, but the government doesn't want to do it.
"What does electoral reform require? Nothing more than what we've been saying. Give machine-readable voter lists to all political parties one month before the election. Take back the law that allows the destruction of CCTV footage.
"While you're doing that, also tell us what the architecture of the EVM is. Give us access to the EVM. Let our experts go and see what is inside the EVM. Till today, we have not had access to the EVM," he said.
"Change the law that allows the election commissioner to get away with whatever he wants to do. That's all the electoral reforms you need," he said.
Gandhi said he wants to remind the election commissioners that they might be under the impression that this law lets them get away with any wrongdoing but it is not so.
"Let me remind them: don't worry, we are going to change the law, and that too retroactively. And we are going to come and find you," he said.
In his speech in the Lok Sabha, elaborating on the "result of controlling" the chief election commissioner and the EC, Gandhi also said "we have a set of election campaigns that are tailored for the prime minister".
"Secondly, we have a Brazilian woman who appears 22 times on the voter list of Haryana. And not only that, there is one woman whose name has appeared over 200 times in one constituency in Haryana. And it is very clear, and I have proven without doubt that the election in Haryana was stolen, and the vote chori was ensured by the Election Commission of India," he said.
Gandhi also asked why after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, "1.2 lakh duplicate photos exist in Bihar voting list".
"If you've cleaned up the voting list, why are there 1.2 lakh duplicates in Bihar?These are straightforward questions. But the Election Commission has no answer to these questions," he said.
America calls itself the oldest democracy. But the democracy that weaves together the largest number of people, the largest diversity of people, the largest number of languages, and the largest number of states is India, Gandhi said.
"So our most powerful asset, the thing that stitches together the entire concept of modern India, brings people together, and allows them to build this great nation, is being attacked by these people," he said in an apparent attack at the BJP.
"They're destroying it. You know they're destroying it. I know they're destroying it. And they themselves know they're destroying it," he added.
In his remarks, Gandhi recalled that on January 30, 1948, three bullets pierced the chest of Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse assassinated the "father of our nation".
"Today, our friends (in the BJP) don't embrace him and push him away, as he is an uncomfortable truth. But that's not where the project ended," he said.
After Gandhiji's assassination, the next step of the project was the "wholesale capture" of India's institutional framework, he alleged.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured at an NDA parliamentary meeting following the coalition’s massive win in Bihar, where the alliance secured 202 of 243 assembly seats.

PM Modi Celebrated for NDA's Bihar Election Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honoured at an NDA parliamentary meeting following the coalition&rsquo;s massive win in Bihar, where the alliance secured 202 of 243 assembly seats.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated at a meeting of all MPs of the ruling NDA on Tuesday for the coalition's massive victory in the recent Bihar elections.
Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah and J P Nadda, who is also the BJP president, were among those present at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting held at the Parliament House complex.
Modi was garlanded by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha -- both Rajya Sabha members.
On Monday, a delegation of NDA leaders from Bihar called on Modi and congratulated him for the alliance's landslide victory in the state polls.
During the meeting on Monday, the PM told the NDA MPs to work with more vigour for the welfare of the people after the ruling alliance's resounding victory in the Bihar assembly polls, saying with great victory comes great responsibility.
In the 243-member Bihar Assembly, which went to polls last month, the NDA secured 202 seats, paving the way for JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar to return as chief minister for the 10th time.
Among the alliance partners, BJP won 89 seats, JD(U) 85, LJP (Ram Vilas) 19, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) five, and Rashtriya Lok Morcha four.&nbsp;

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury’s “Bow Bow” reaction to reports of a privilege motion over her bringing a dog to Parliament triggered a political row, sharp exchanges between parties and a wave of social media memes.

Dog row: Renuka says 'Bow Bow' on reports of privilege motion against her

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury&rsquo;s &ldquo;Bow Bow&rdquo; reaction to reports of a privilege motion over her bringing a dog to Parliament triggered a political row, sharp exchanges between parties and a wave of social media memes.

"Bow Bow"! That was Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury's quick response on Wednesday to reports that some ruling party members are seeking to bring a privilege motion against her for bringing a dog to Parliament.
The snappy reply quickly became fodder for social media memes and even a remix of the popular song "Who Let The Dogs Out" by the Bahamian band Baha Men with the MP's "Bow Bow" interspersed in rhythm.
"Bow bow...what else should I say," Chowdhury told PTI Videos outside Parliament when asked to comment on reports of the privilege motion.
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&ldquo;If my silence is the reason you believe I cannot suffer, then remember this: your cruelty speaks louder than my voice ever could.&rdquo;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaveAnimals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaveAnimals</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnimalRights?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnimalRights</a> 🐾🐶💕 <a href="https://t.co/qHfnTmtQiM">pic.twitter.com/qHfnTmtQiM</a>
&mdash; Renuka Chowdhury (@RenukaCCongress) <a href="https://twitter.com/RenukaCCongress/status/1996105101979914352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"We will see when it comes...what is the problem. When it comes, I will give a befitting reply," she added when questioned further on what she would do.
The often outspoken Rajya Sabha MP has been at a centre of a growing controversy for bringing a dog in her car in Parliament premises on Monday, the first day of the Winter session.
She said the canine was a stray who she had rescued and was taking it to a vet.
"Those sitting inside bite, dogs don't," Chowdhury told reporters when asked why she had done so.
As debate escalated, her party colleague Rahul Gandhi joined in on Tuesday, saying that pets are not allowed outside but are "allowed inside". He said so while pointing to the Parliament House.
The action triggered a row with some BJP members accusing her of indulging in drama and sought action against her.
Chowdhury, a known dog lover, had also claimed that the government does not like animals and questioned the objections raised by the ruling party MPs.
"Which law says that I can't rescue a dog," she asked.
There has been a chorus of protest on the issue from ruling MPs.
BJP MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, "The way the decorum and dignity of Parliament was hurt by the statement made by Rahul Gandhi and Renuka Chowdhury. Both the 'Rs' need to remember that there is an R -- that is 'responsibility of an MP'."
With their remarks, both Gandhi and Chowdhury have insulted all MPs, including those of the Congress, as well as the security personnel, officials and other staff working in Parliament, he alleged.
BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said in an X post, "Rahul Gandhi is comparing his own Congressmen, and Opposition leaders to Dog! This is how Parivarvadi treat temple of democracy."
"You keep bringing 'kutta' (dog) here and we will continue to get 'satta' (power)," added Union minister Ramdas Athawale said.
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal accused Chowdhury of indulging in a "tamasha" (theatrics) and violating protocol by bringing a dog to Parliament.

Congress leader Manickam Tagore rejects Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s claim that Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid using public funds, calling it politically motivated and historically baseless.

Congress hits back at Rajnath Singh, denies Nehru planned Babri Masjid funding

Congress leader Manickam Tagore rejects Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&rsquo;s claim that Nehru wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid using public funds, calling it politically motivated and historically baseless.

The Congress has strongly reacted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh&rsquo;s claim that Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to restore the Babri Masjid using public funds.
Congress leader Manickam Tagore took to X on Wednesday to challenge the BJP&rsquo;s assertion, calling it a &ldquo;lie&rdquo; and saying there is &ldquo;zero archival or documentary evidence to support&rdquo; the statement.
&ldquo;Nehruji explicitly opposed using government money for religious places - including the reconstruction of temples. He insisted it should be funded through public contributions, not the state,&rdquo; Tagore said.
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Defence Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajnathsingh</a> claims Nehruji wanted to rebuild Babri Masjid with public funds and that Sardar Patel stopped him. This is a lie. There is zero archival or documentary evidence to support it. Nehruji explicitly opposed using government money for religious&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/j4diuPTwHY">https://t.co/j4diuPTwHY</a>
&mdash; Manickam Tagore .B🇮🇳மாணிக்கம் தாகூர்.ப (@manickamtagore) <a href="https://twitter.com/manickamtagore/status/1996048143084110318?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He further asked, &ldquo;If Nehruji refused public funds even for Somnath (a famous temple in Gujarat) - a symbol revered by millions - why would he propose spending taxpayer money on Babri?&rdquo;
Singh&rsquo;s comments came during an event near Vadodara commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He claimed, &ldquo;Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to (re-)build the Babri Masjid (in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya) using public funds. If anyone opposed this proposal, it was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born to a Gujarati mother. He did not allow the Babri Masjid to be built using public funds.&rdquo;
The minister added that public donations, not government funds, financed the work on the temple. &ldquo;A trust had been established. Not a single penny of government money was spent on this (Somnath temple) work. Similarly, the government didn't give a single rupee to construct the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The entire cost was borne by the people. This is called real secularism,&rdquo; he said.
Tagore responded by accusing Singh of using history for political ends. &ldquo;Rajnathji's statements aren't about history. They're about politics - rewriting the past to divide the present. The BJP's strategy is simple: insult our founders, invent stories, fuel polarisation,&rdquo; he said.
On the topic of Patel&rsquo;s memorial, Singh had said, &ldquo;After Patel died, common people collected funds to build a memorial for him, but when this information reached Nehruji, he said Sardar Patel was a leader of farmers, so this money should be spent on building wells and roads in the village.&rdquo;
Tagore called the suggestion &ldquo;a farce&rdquo; and added, &ldquo;Building wells and roads is the government's responsibility. The suggestion of using memorial funds for that was absurd.&rdquo; He concluded, &ldquo;We all know that Pandit Nehru and Sardar Patel had a cordial relationship, and Pandit Nehru's logic was simple: public money should not be spent on mosques, temples, churches, or gurudwaras. It should be people's contribution...&rdquo;

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the “Modi-Trump huglomacy” in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

Congress Mocks Modi-Trump 'Huglomacy' Amid US Peace Mediation Claims

Congress slammed Prime Minister Modi amid US claims that President Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, calling the &ldquo;Modi-Trump huglomacy&rdquo; in deep freeze, while New Delhi denies any third-party intervention.

The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over repeated claims by the US that President Donald Trump brokered peace between India and Pakistan, saying &ldquo;no wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze."
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that President Trump has brokered several peace deals, including the very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan, and deserves tremendous credit for reshaping America's foreign policy.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said on May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor.
"Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that Operation Sindoor was halted," he said on X.
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On May 10, 2025, at 5:37 PM, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the first person to announce the abrupt stoppage of Operation Sindoor. Subsequently, President Trump himself has made the claim at least 61 times in 6 different countries that it was due to his intervention that&hellip;
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/1996066678074159613?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Now Mr. Rubio has once again reminded the world of what Mr. Trump has been saying repeatedly. No wonder the Modi-Trump huglomacy is in deep freeze," Ramesh said.
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday, Rubio said for the first time in decades, American foreign policy was guided solely by whether it made the US safer, stronger and more prosperous. "If it is, he's (Trump) for it. If it doesn't, he's against it. And that sort of clarity is transformational," he said.
"Not to mention all the other peace deals, very dangerous ones like India and Pakistan or Cambodia and Thailand, and so on... Mr President, I think you deserve tremendous credit for the transformational aspect of our foreign policy," Rubio said.
Earlier, at the Cabinet meeting, Trump repeated his claim that he had resolved several global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan, as he asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each of the "eight wars" he has ended.
"We ended eight wars... But we're going to do one more, I think, I hope," Trump said, referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that within the first eight-nine months of his second term in the White House, he resolved conflicts between India and Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Rwanda and Congo. He also credits himself for resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after a long night of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 60 times that he helped settle the tensions between the two neighbours.
New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
India and Pakistan reached an understanding on May 10 to end the conflict after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah clarifies that the INDIA bloc is not involved in Congress's "vote chori" campaign, as the party claims six crore signatures against alleged electoral irregularities.

'Vote chori' issue raised by Cong, INDIA bloc has nothing to do with it: Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah clarifies that the INDIA bloc is not involved in Congress's "vote chori" campaign, as the party claims six crore signatures against alleged electoral irregularities.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday distanced himself from the "vote chori" issue raised by the Congress and said the "INDIA bloc has got nothing to do with it".
His remarks came a day after top Congress leaders attacked the BJP and the election commissioners at a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally in the national capital, alleging that "vote chori" is in the ruling party's DNA and its leaders were "gaddar" who were conspiring to take away voting rights of people and should be removed from power.
Abdullah's National Conference is a constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc. The Congress is the largest party in the coalition in terms of the number of opposition MPs in the Lok Sabha.
Asked to comment on the issue of "vote chori" and alleged electoral irregularities being highlighted by the Congress, Abdullah said, "The INDIA bloc has got nothing to do with it. Every political party is at liberty to set its own agenda. The Congress has made 'vote chori' and SIR as its main issues. Who are we to tell them otherwise?"&nbsp;
The Congress has claimed that it has collected around six crore signatures against "vote theft" and will present the same to the President of India.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticises government’s plan to repeal MGNREGA and introduce VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi’s name and financial implications of the change.

Why remove Mahatma Gandhi's name, asks Priyanka on move to replace MGNREGA

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticises government&rsquo;s plan to repeal MGNREGA and introduce VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, questioning the removal of Mahatma Gandhi&rsquo;s name and financial implications of the change.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday slammed the government over its move to change the name of MGNREGA, asking what is the government's intention behind removing the name of Mahatma Gandhi who is the tallest leader not just in India but in the world.
A bill to repeal the MGNREGA and bring a new law for rural employment -- Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025 -- is set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha. According to a copy of the bill, it seeks to introduce the VB-G RAM G Bill, 2025, in Parliament and repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) of 2005.
Asked about the government's move, Priyanka Gandhi said, "Whenever the name of a scheme is changed there are so many changes that have to be made in offices, stationery... for which money is spent. So, what is the benefit, why it is being done?"
"Why is Mahatma Gandhi's name being removed. Mahatma Gandhi is considered the tallest leader not just in the country but in the world, so removing his name, I really don't understand what is the objective? What is their intention?" she told reporters in Parliament House complex.
"Even when we are debating it is on other issues not the real issues of the people. Time is being wasted, money is being wasted, they are disrupting themselves," Priyanka Gandhi added.
The bill aims at establishing a "rural development framework aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047", by providing a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment in every financial year to every rural household whose adult members volunteer to undertake unskilled manual work.
The bill has been listed in the Lok Sabha in the supplementary list of business issued on Monday.
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, in the statement of purpose of the Bill, said MGNREGA has provided guaranteed wage-employment to rural households over the past 20 years.
However, "further strengthening has become necessary in view of the significant socio-economic transformation witnessed in the rural landscape driven by widespread coverage of the social security interventions and saturation-oriented implementation of major government schemes", he said.

Newly appointed BJP national working president Nitin Nabin described his elevation as a blessing of the party, saying the BJP alone nurtures grassroots workers while crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for inclusive development.

Nitin Nabin's Rise: A New Chapter for BJP Leadership

Nitin Nabin in BJP Leadership Role

Newly appointed BJP national working president Nitin Nabin described his elevation as a blessing of the party, saying the BJP alone nurtures grassroots workers while crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s leadership for inclusive development.

Newly appointed BJP national working president Nitin Nabin on Monday termed his elevation as a blessing of the party and claimed that it is the only political outfit that allows its grassroots workers to thrive.
He also thanked the BJP's leadership for the trust reposed in him before he left for Delhi.
"The BJP not only promotes youths but also guides and curates them to achieve larger goals. It is the only party that allows its grassroots workers to thrive," he said, while leaving for the airport here from his residence.
He urged party workers to work patiently to strengthen the organisation.
Earlier in the day, Nabin, who is Bihar's PWD minister, pledged to carry forward the work of his late father and former BJP MLA Nabin Kishor Prasad Sinha.
He paid floral tributes to a statue of his father at a park in Patna.
"I have always worked on the ideas of my father, who considered the party as his mother and prioritised the nation over everything. I think that is the reason the party has blessed me with this opportunity to continue working with BJP workers," he said.
He also visited Patna's Mahavir Mandir to offer prayers.
Nabin was appointed on Sunday as the BJP national working president and is likely to eventually succeed JP Nadda as its national president, signalling a generational shift in the ruling party.
He expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and praised his leadership.
"Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, development has reached every town and village of the country. At the same time, Bharatiya Janata Party has also expanded its footprint and stands today as the party of the poor," he asserted.
Nabin emphasised that "no class in India today is left untouched" by the development schemes of the NDA government.
He claimed that the PM has taken the idea of 'Antyodaya' to every nook and corner of the country.
"Antyodaya was pioneered by personalities like Deendayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mookerjee, and promoted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee," Nabin said, adding that "now PM Modi has taken it to every village and town of the nation".
On the question of the party's strategy for the West Bengal elections, he said, "Be it Bengal, Assam or Uttar Pradesh, our party workers are always ready. This is the beauty of Bharatiya Janata Party. Others work during elections, but BJP karyakartas work 24x7."
Nabin, 45, is considered dynamic, ideologically rooted and deeply committed to the organisation, party leaders said.
He also comes from the RSS background.
A five-time MLA, Nabin represents Bankipur assembly constituency in Bihar and has served twice as a minister in the state government.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged threats made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a party rally in Delhi.

Kiren Rijiju Demands Apology from Congress Over PM Threats

Rijiju Demands Apology from Congress on Modi Threats

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has sought an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged threats made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a party rally in Delhi.

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday sought an apology from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for their party workers' alleged threat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life.
At a hurriedly called press conference here, Rijiju alleged that at Sunday's Congress rally in the national capital, some party workers had threatened to dig the grave of the Prime Minister, which was the "most unfortunate and tragic" thing to happen in Indian democracy.
"Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should tender an apology for the Congress workers' threat to the life of the Prime Minister. They should tender the apology on the floor of both Houses of Parliament. It is most unfortunate and tragic that Congress workers openly declared to dig the grave of Prime Minister Modi," he said.
The parliamentary affairs minister said the workers and leaders of the Congress and the BJP are political rivals, not enemies. "We propagate different ideologies but work together for a developed India as dreamt by Prime Minister Modi," he said.
Rijiju said the political leaders wish each other in public despite political fights, which are separate issues, and leaders criticise each other in different ways.
"We oppose each other differently. We never think of killing each other, nor do we talk about that. What kind of mentality is this? What kind of practice is this where some people are threatening to kill political rivals openly?" he posed.
Rijiju said Modi is the prime minister of 140 crore people, the prime minister of the largest democracy in the world.
"The whole world respects PM Modi, the whole of India respects PM Modi. But if some people in the opposition threaten to kill the prime minister, it is most unfortunate and tragic. It will not end by just condemning the incident."
"In Parliament, the Congress president (Kharge) and the Leader of Opposition (Rahul Gandhi) should tender an apology. They should tender an apology to the country on the floor of Parliament," he said.
Rijiju said if there is any humanity left in the Congress and if they respect the people of the country, they should immediately tender an apology in both houses of Parliament.
"Then only will we accept that they have admitted their mistake. Abusing a prime minister is not acceptable in a decent society. The prime minister has always said that we never consider the opposition as enemies but as political opponents."
"We are all working for the country. But to openly declare taking the life of the honourable prime minister, to dig the grave of Modi ji, is the most unfortunate thing we have seen in the political history of India," he said.
Stepping up the campaign on the issue of alleged election irregularities, top Congress leaders on Sunday attacked the BJP and the election commissioners at a 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally in the national capital, alleging that "vote chori" is in the ruling party's DNA and its leaders were "gaddar" who were conspiring to take away voting rights of people and should be removed from power.

The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led Centre and Delhi Police of conspiring to harm Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi polls. Atishi and Bhagwant Mann, have demanded the restoration of Kejriwal’s security cover withdrawn by Punjab police.

Centre, Delhi Police conspiring to kill Kejriwal: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party has accused the BJP-led Centre and Delhi Police of conspiring to harm Arvind Kejriwal ahead of the Delhi polls. Atishi and Bhagwant Mann, have demanded the restoration of Kejriwal&rsquo;s security cover withdrawn by Punjab police.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre and the Delhi Police of conspiring to "kill" its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn.
There was no immediate reaction from the BJP or the Delhi Police to the allegation.
Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, said they have written to the EC demanding "fair grounds" to the AAP in the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls and the restoration of Kejriwal's security cover given by the Punjab Police, along with an audit of "life-threatening" attacks on him.
They alleged that the Delhi Police, which comes under the Centre, has turned a blind eye on the alleged attacks on Kejriwal in accordance with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's order.
"There are two players involved in this conspiracy to kill Kejriwalji -- the BJP and the Delhi Police. They are both conspiring to end Kejriwal's life. Attacks have been attempted on him one after the other. In October (last year), an attack was made on Kejriwal. Upon investigation by us, it was found that the attackers were BJP workers, but police took no action," Atishi alleged.
"We have written to the EC demanding that Kejriwal's security be restored. We do not trust the Delhi Police as it is under Amit Shah's control," she added.
The AAP leaders alleged that resorting to "dirty politics" ahead of the Delhi polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has conspired to get Kejriwal's security removed.

Delhi CM Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer, alleging that Delhi Police is trying to close a case against BJP workers who allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers.

Delhi CM Atishi accuses Delhi Police of intimidating AAP workers, demands officer transfers

Delhi CM Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer, alleging that Delhi Police is trying to close a case against BJP workers who allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers.

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi has written a letter to the Election Officer of Delhi, accusing the Delhi Police of attempting to close the investigation into an incident where BJP workers allegedly intimidated AAP volunteers on January 21 and 22.&nbsp;
Atishi requested the transfer of the police officers involved, citing their attempts to pressure AAP volunteers into making false statements.
In her letter, Atishi explained that she had filed complaints regarding the intimidation on January 21 and 22. She attached both complaints to her letter, highlighting that on January 21, she received a notice under Section 94 BNSS from the SHO of Govindpuri concerning her complaint.&nbsp;
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However, instead of investigating, she claims that police officers began pressuring AAP volunteers to retract their statements.
&ldquo;Atishi&rsquo;s letter further detailed the actions of the police officers, including SHO Dharamveer, Inspector Sushil Sharma, and Constable Jai Bhagwan, who reportedly tried to coerce volunteers into signing false statements that claimed no intimidation or violence had occurred. These officers allegedly met with volunteers such as Vijeta, Rekha Bassi, and Deepa Deol, dictated false statements to them, and then pressured them to sign," the letter said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted that her volunteers were willing to give statements in the presence of their legal representatives, but they were being forced to sign incomplete and false documents.&nbsp;
When the volunteers refused, the police allegedly tore up their objections. Atishi expressed concerns over the collusion of the local police officers and called for their immediate transfer, specifically requesting that SHO Dharamveer, Inspector Sushil Sharma, and Constable Jai Bhagwan be reassigned out of the area.
Earlier this week, Atishi had also called for the deployment of paramilitary forces in Kalkaji to ensure the safety of voters and party workers as the Delhi Assembly elections draw near. The elections are set for February 5, with the vote counting scheduled for February 8, amid escalating tensions between the AAP and BJP.

As the Delhi assembly elections approach, AAP MP Sanjay Singh ridiculed BJP by releasing a blank book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'. Singh criticized BJP’s unfulfilled promises and accused its leaders of hypocrisy on patriotism.

AAP criticizes BJP’s unfulfilled promises with satirical book 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'

As the Delhi assembly elections approach, AAP MP Sanjay Singh ridiculed BJP by releasing a blank book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi'. Singh criticized BJP&rsquo;s unfulfilled promises and accused its leaders of hypocrisy on patriotism.

The political battle in Delhi continues to escalate between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).&nbsp;
In a new development, AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday mocked the BJP by releasing a book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi' with entirely blank pages. Singh unveiled the book at a press conference, claiming it symbolized the BJP&rsquo;s failure to deliver on its promises.
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Singh remarked that the BJP would not voluntarily talk about their achievements, so AAP decided to showcase it for them.&nbsp;
Taking a swipe at the BJP-led Central government, Singh stated that the book contained everything about the unfulfilled promises made by BJP, including commitments on providing permanent housing, doubling minimum support prices (MSPs) for farmers, strengthening the rupee, and ensuring border security.
&ldquo;Modi ji had made many promises after becoming the Prime Minister. He had said that by 15th August 2022, everyone will get a permanent house, farmers will get MSP, the rupee will be strengthened, the border will be protected... Regarding Delhi, he had said that permanent registry will be given to those living in slums. The BJP people could not tell what achievements have been made in those promises, we are releasing those achievements,&rdquo; Singh said.
He further added, &ldquo;We are releasing a book to tell what achievements the BJP has made as they are not ready to tell about it... Everything is written in this book, whether it&rsquo;s about getting Rs 15 lakhs in your account, permanent houses, lowering petrol prices to Rs 40, increasing the MSPs for farmers...&rdquo;
Sanjay Singh also criticized BJP leader Anurag Thakur, accusing him of lacking the moral authority to lecture on patriotism. He alleged that BJP leaders had historically supported divisive forces and made questionable decisions.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Those who bow their heads at Jinnah&rsquo;s grave should not talk about patriotism. BJP&rsquo;s forefathers had supported the British in the freedom movement, formed the government with those with Muslim League... they formed government with party who supported Afzal Guru... Will Anurag Thakur, a gunman type leader, teach us patriotism? Do we need to hear about patriotism from Modi who called the ISI and got Pathankot investigated? Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister who invited the Prime Minister of Pakistan in his oath ceremony,&rdquo; Singh charged.
In a surprising turn, Singh also commented on AAP&rsquo;s ally in the INDIA bloc, the Congress party, dismissing their role in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Despite the two parties working together in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they will contest the Delhi elections separately.&nbsp;
Singh remarked, &ldquo;Congress party is not a player in Delhi elections. They make allegations every day. Focus on your election and wait for the result.&rdquo;
The stage is set for a three-way contest in Delhi among AAP, BJP, and Congress. Voting will take place on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.

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