RAJYA SABHA
AAP leader Sanjay Singh surrenders in UP court in 2001 case, gets bail
Aam Aadmi Party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh surrendered before a special court in connection with a 2001 street-protest case and was granted bail. The session court had dismissed their appeal, leading to a non-bailable warrant against Singh and others. He now awaits a revision petition hearing scheduled by the special court.
NDA close to majority mark in Rajya Sabha with 10 wins in bypolls
The ruling NDA is close to the majority mark in the Rajya Sabha with 10 BJP-led alliance candidates elected unopposed, bolstering its ability to pass key legislations. Bypolls were announced for 12 seats, with 11 candidates elected unopposed. The effective strength of the Rajya Sabha is 237, with NDA having 114 MPs close to the majority mark of 118. Notable winners include Union ministers and BJP members.
Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi elected to Rajya Sabha from Telangana
The senior lawyer had said it is an honour for him to have been nominated as the party candidate for the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. The Rajya Sabha bypoll was necessitated due to the resignation of K Keshava Rao from the Upper House when he quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join the Congress.
Bihar: Upendra Kushwaha, Manan Kumar Mishra elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
According to the Vidhan Sabha secretariat, they were declared elected unopposed after the deadline for the withdrawal of nomination papers ended as there were no other candidates for the two seats. Both of them met Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after the results were declared.
Union MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan in bypoll
Ravneet Singh Bittu, a BJP leader, has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan after all other candidates withdrew or were disqualified. The election was necessitated by the resignation of KC Venugopal from the Congress. Bittu will serve in the Rajya Sabha until June 21, 2026.
Union minister George Kurian of BJP elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from MP
Union minister George Kurian has been elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh. This follows Jyotiraditya Scindia's election to the Lok Sabha and his resignation from the Upper House. Kurian's unopposed election comes after other nominees either had their papers rejected or withdrew from the race.
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BJP's Kiran Choudhry elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Haryana
BJP leader Kiran Choudhry was declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Haryana after the deadline for nomination withdrawals passed on Tuesday. Choudhry, a former Haryana minister, was the sole candidate and received her certificate of election at 4:33 pm from Returning Officer Saket Kumar.
TMC's O'Brien writes to J P Nadda, expresses concern over delay in constitution of parliamentary panels
TMC leader Derek O'Brien has expressed concern to Rajya Sabha Leader J P Nadda over delays in forming Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committees. Highlighting the reduction in bill scrutiny and parliamentary sessions, O'Brien urged swift action to uphold legislative quality and democratic processes, emphasizing the committees' role in detailed discussions.
Congress seeks chairmanships of 5 standing panels, govt offers 3
While the huge majority of the BJP-led NDA in the last two Lok Sabha meant proportionate share of the chairmanships of the total 24 standing committees too going to the ruling side, the sizable presence of the INDIA bloc this time in the House meant the Opposition side being eligible for a larger number of panel chairmanships and hence the hard negotiations.
BJP secures two RS seats from Assam uncontested
The ruling BJP in Assam secured two vacant Rajya Sabha seats uncontested, with candidates Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das receiving their certificates. With only two candidates remaining after the nomination withdrawal deadline, Teli and Das were declared winners without a contest. The seats became available due to the election of Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Tassa to other positions.
BJP's Rameswar Teli, Mission Ranjan Das elected unopposed to RS from Assam
BJP's Rajya Sabha poll candidates Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das elected unopposed, receiving winners' certificates. Elections held due to Sarbananda Sonowal and Kamakhya Prasad Tasa's Lok Sabha victories. Opposition parties did not field candidates. Candidates thanked party leadership for support. Teli, former Union minister, highlighted experience in Parliament and ministry. Das, a four-time MLA and senior BJP member, expressed confidence in raising relevant issues in Rajya Sabha.
Rajya Sabha bypolls: Union minister George Kurian files nomination as BJP candidate from MP
George Kurian, Minister of State, filed his nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha by-election in Madhya Pradesh. He aims to fill the seat left vacant by Jyotiraditya Scindia. Given the BJP's substantial strength in the Madhya Pradesh assembly, Kurian is well-positioned for a secure win.
BJP announces 10 candidates for Rajya Sabha bypolls
The BJP revealed its candidates for the Rajya Sabha bypolls across eight states, designating one seat each in Bihar and Maharashtra for allies. Key nominations included Union ministers Bittu and Kurian, and Bar Council Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra. The party also selected candidates in Haryana, Odisha, and Tripura.
Government has failed women of Bengal, says Governor CV Ananda Bose
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticized the Mamata Banerjee-led government on Monday, stating it has failed to protect women in the state. His comments came after a tragic incident in RG Kar. Governor Bose plans to meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the state's situation.
If neither black money nor counterfeiting were curbed, what did demonetisation achieve, asks Congress
The Congress on Friday claimed that counterfeit notes have become prevalent once again, labeling the government's claims of a reduction in counterfeit currency as an "eyewash." The party alleged that counterfeiting has escalated in higher-value notes, questioning the effectiveness of the 2016 demonetization in curbing black money and fake currency.
BJP has neither been secular nor civil: Sibal on PM's remarks on UCC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi argued for the implementation of a 'secular civil code,' describing the existing laws as discriminatory and communal. In response, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticized the BJP's track record over the past decade, asserting the need for a secular and civil country. Both figures presented differing views on the current legal framework.
Rajya Sabha bypoll: Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi as its candidate from Telangana
The Rajya Sabha bypolls are being held for 12 seats which include the two seats -- one in Telangana with K Keshava Rao resigning recently from the House after quitting the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) to join the Congress and the other in Odisha after Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Mamata Mohanta resigned from her Rajya Sabha seat and primary membership of the party. She later joined the BJP.
"Siding with criminals is in DNA of Samajwadi Party" says BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi
BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi accused the Samajwadi Party of backing criminals following recent rape incidents involving its leaders. He pointed to the arrests of Nawab Singh Yadav and Moeed Khan. The Samajwadi Party said these individuals were not active members and distanced themselves from the accused in official statements.
BJP to field candidates for Rajya Sabha seats in Assam
The ruling BJP in Assam will field candidates for two Rajya Sabha seats in the upcoming Gambegre bypoll. The seats were vacant following the election of Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal from Dibrugarh Lok Sabha seat. The bye-poll will be held in five assembly constituencies, with BJP likely to contest three seats and one each for its allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL).
NDA eyes majority in Rajya Sabha after bypolls
The BJP-led NDA was poised to secure a majority in the Rajya Sabha after bye-elections for 12 seats. With allies and nominated members, their expected win of 11 seats out of 12 would bring their total to 122, potentially easing the passage of significant legislations such as the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
Dhankhar-Jaya Bachchan tiff in Rajya Sabha, Oppn plans motion for removal of VP
On the final day of the budget session, tensions between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the Opposition escalated over an incident involving BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari using offensive language against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. This situation ignited criticism of the Vice President’s own manner of communication with members. The budget session, initially scheduled to end on August 12, concluded early on Friday evening.
Opposition Vs Dhankhar in Rajya Sabha: RS Chairman clashes with Opposition during budget session
Tensions between Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the Opposition heightened on the budget session's final day. Dhankhar's attempt to resolve issues surrounding BJP member Ghanshyam Tiwari's comments towards Mallikarjun Kharge led to criticisms. The Opposition considered an impeachment motion against Dhankhar, gathering over 80 signatures, but the session was adjourned before it could proceed.
Joint panel on Waqf bill formed; 21 MPs from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha
The Lok Sabha formed a 21-member committee to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, with an additional 10 members from the Rajya Sabha. Initiated after a heated debate, the bill aims to avoid interfering with mosques. The committee will report its findings by the next Parliament session’s first week. The opposition claims it targets Muslims and the Constitution.
SP MP Jaya Bachchan demands apology from Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachan has demanded an apology from Vice President and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankar after a heated exchange of words over BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari's remarks against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. Bachan objected to the tone used by the Chair, stating that she was upset with the use of unparliamentary words and that she was a member of Parliament. She was flanked by several other women MPs, including Sonia Gandhi.
Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats on September 3: Election Commission
The notification for the Rajya Sabha elections will be issued on August 14 and the last date for filing of poll papers is August 21, the Commission said.
Boilers Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
The Boilers Bill 2024 was introduced in Rajya Sabha to replace the obsolete Boilers Act 1923. The new bill seeks to decriminalise three offences and improve safety measures for workers. It aims to streamline business operations by converting fines into penalties, ensuring faster resolution of non-criminal offences.
Agriculture minister misled Rajya Sabha, considering privilege motion: Congress
Congress leaders alleged that Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan misled the Rajya Sabha on the issue of minimum support price (MSP) for farmers. They cited a 2015 Supreme Court affidavit to claim the minister's statements were contradictory and considered moving a breach of privilege notice. The leaders criticized the government's anti-farmer stance.
Organised loot by airlines in jacking up fares to Gulf countries: MP in Rajya Sabha
The rise in airfares to Gulf countries during the June-September holiday season caused financial strain for poor laborers and middle-class migrants. Rajya Sabha member Jebi Mather Hisham called for government intervention to stop what she termed 'organized loot.' She highlighted that this disproportionate increase in fares adversely affected those who contribute significantly to India's economy through remittances.
Waqf Act amendments likely to be introduced first in Rajya Sabha: Sources
The government is set to introduce significant amendments to the Waqf Board Act, aiming to regulate property registration and elevate women's roles on Waqf Councils. While proponents argue the changes protect Muslim interests, opposition figures warn it may undermine secularism and minority rights, potentially inciting contentious parliamentary debates.
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