Opposition demands PM Modi's clarification over Donald Trump's claim of Kashmir help
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:44 pm
New Delhi, July 23 (IBNS): In the wake of US President Donald Trump's startling claim over the Kashmir issue, the Opposition parties have demanded a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the parliament.
BJP and Congress slam Odisha govt for failing check distress sale of farm products
Jul 02, 2019, at 08:26 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 2 (UNI): Opposition BJP and Congress today slammed the BJD government for its failure to provide irrigation, timely supply of seeds, crop insurance money and prevent distress sale of paddy.
Opposition should introspect on why BJP returned to power: JP Nadda
Jun 24, 2019, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi, Jun 24 (UNI) Pointing out that despite frequent disruptions in the Rajya Sabha by it over the past five years, people have returned Mr Narendra Modi and the BJP to power, party's J P Nadda on Monday asked the Opposition to indulge in some introspection.
Parliament's first session after polls begins, PM Modi says 'every word of Opposition matters'
Jun 17, 2019, at 10:58 am
New Delhi, Jun 17 (IBNS): Despite getting a huge majority in the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Opposition's voices are important as the Parliament is meeting for the first time since polls on Monday.
The way Congress is functioning, there will be no opposition in future: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 09, 2019, at 09:08 pm
Guwahati, June 9 (IBNS): Assam finance minister and convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that, the way Congress is functioning, opposition politics will be finished and there will be no opposition in near future and India will be ruled by BJP.
Opposition demands tallying of VVPATs with EVM vote in all booths if discrepancy found
May 07, 2019, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (UNI): Hours after the Supreme Court dismissed the plea by 21 Opposition parties asking for 50 per cent counting of VVPAT slip, a delegation of Opposition leaders on Tuesday met Election Commission and reiterated their demand of increasing the counting of VVPAT and verification of VVPATs in all poling stations of the Assembly segment, if any discrepancy is found in any of the five VVPATs that are to be tallied with the EVM votes as per the apex court order.
Supreme Court turns down Opposition's request to increase VVPAT counting
May 07, 2019, at 12:52 pm
New Delhi, May 7 (IBNS/UNI): In a jolt to the Opposition, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected 21 anti-ruling parties' request to increase the counting of VVPAT (Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail) machines from five to 25 per cent in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Opposition has accepted defeat therefore giving 'gaali' to EVM: PM Narendra Modi
Apr 24, 2019, at 05:23 pm
Lohardaga, Apr 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the opposition has begin to blame the EVMs since it has accepted its defeat after the third phase of polling in the country concluded yesterday.
Opposition parties threaten to move SC on EVM malfunction issue
Apr 14, 2019, at 09:16 pm
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Opposition parties have threatened to move the Supreme Court on the issue of malfunctioning EVMs because they said the Election Commission was not doing enough to address their concerns.
Oppn helping Pakistan in our fight against terrorism: PM Narendra Modi
Mar 08, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Kanpur, Mar 8 (UNI) Raising the mantra of Unity in the country to wipe out terrorism and corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday blamed the Opposition leaders for insulting the martyrs and benefiting Pakistan, in the country's war against terrorism.
Opposition leaders 'poster boys of Pakistan': PM Modi
Mar 05, 2019, at 07:42 pm
Bhopal, Mar 5 (IBNS/UNI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed the Opposition leaders and said they had become the "poster boys of Pakistan".
Mar 03, 2019, at 02:20 pm
Patna, Mar 3 (IBNS): Coming down to Patna city, where he shared the stage with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a long time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attacked the opposition leaders for 'questioning' the surgical strike conducted by the Indian Air Force on terror camp across the Line of Control last week.
Criticise me but don't weaken India: PM Modi attacks Opposition
Mar 02, 2019, at 09:56 pm
New Delhi, Mar 2 (IBNS): In a scathing attack on the rival political parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged the Opposition to refrain from making activities which will weaken the country.
Opposition attacks PM Modi for attending political programme amid Indo-Pak tension
Feb 28, 2019, at 12:30 pm
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IBNS): The Opposition has launched an attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for continuing with his party's political programmes at a time Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan has been captured in Pakistan amid an ongoing bilateral tension.
Opposition meet on Feb 27 to decide Common Minimum Programme ahead of elections
Feb 22, 2019, at 03:55 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Several anti-BJP parties will meet on Feb 27 to decide a Common Minimum Programme for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, which is due to be held by May, media reports said.
Pakistan won't be spared, says Modi over Pulwama attack; Opposition backs
Feb 15, 2019, at 12:45 pm
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IBNS): Acting tough on Pakistan over the Pulwama terrorist attack which killed at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent out a warning to the neighbour stating the South Asian country will have to pay a huge price.
Opposition parties protest against BJP government outside parliament
Feb 13, 2019, at 11:24 am
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IBNS): A line of opposition leaders have joined in a protest against the BJP government outside the parliament, which will have its last day on Wednesday ahead of the forthcoming General Elections due to be held by May.
Mamata extends support to Robert Vadra, says "Opposition stands together"
Feb 06, 2019, at 09:29 pm
Kolkata/ New Delhi, Feb 6 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who sat on dharna to counter the Central Bureau of Investigation's move against Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar, on Wednesday has extended her support to Robert Vadra, who is the brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi.
Opposition to meet EC today, will raise demand for paper ballots
Aug 27, 2018, at 10:57 am
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IBNS): Several opposition parties will once again raise their demand for the use of paper ballots in upcoming elections, at a meeting with the Election Commission (EC) on Monday, media reports said.
Opposition demands Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe Rafale Deal
Aug 10, 2018, at 12:35 pm
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IBNS): Taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government, the Opposition on Friday demanded the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe into the buying of 36 fighter jets from France or Rafale deal, which the Congress called a scam by the Centre, media reports said.
NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh becomes RS Dy Chairman, Opposition unity jolted
Aug 09, 2018, at 12:34 pm
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): In a blow to the Opposition unity ahead of 2019 General Elections, the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh won the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election by 20 votes.
Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman election today, likely advantage for NDA
Aug 09, 2018, at 11:01 am
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IBNS): The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which runs the central government, is likely to have an upper hand in the Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman election, which will be held on Thursday, media reports said.
BJP accuses Opposition of playing politics on Assam NRC issue
Aug 03, 2018, at 03:09 pm
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IBNS): In a fresh attack on the rival parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has virtually accused the Opposition of playing politics over Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) that excluded over four million people.
Rajya Sahha adjourned over NRC draft in Assam
Jul 30, 2018, at 02:49 pm
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the second time till 2 pm on Monday, as the Opposition kicked up an uproar over publication of Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC). The NRC contains names of Indian citizens of Assam and it was first prepared in 1951, after 1951 Census of India.
Opposition raises mob lynching incidents in Lok Sabha, creates ruckus
Jul 24, 2018, at 01:13 pm
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): The Opposition on Tuesday raised the mob lynching incidents, including the Alwar case, in the Lok Sabha, leading to a ruckus in the lower house of the parliament, media reports said.
Advantage BJP as Opposition join forces to move No-Confidence Motion
Jul 20, 2018, at 11:12 am
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): In the run up to the 2019 General Election, the Opposition unity will be tested perhaps for one last time by the no-confidence motion- moved by N Chandrababu Naidu's Telegu Desam Party (TDP)- in the parliament on Friday.
Parliament monsoon session: Opposition to protest RTI (Amendment) Bill in RS today
Jul 19, 2018, at 11:25 am
New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS): The Opposition will protest the government's Right To Information (RTI) (Amendment) Bill 2018 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, leading to another conflict with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on the second day of the parliament's monsoon session, media reports said.
Opposition unnerves BJP in by-polls; saffron outfit saves face in Maharashtra, Uttarakhand
Jun 01, 2018, at 01:42 pm
A collective opposition-backed Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Tabassum Hasan has upset the BJP in much-talked Uttar Pradesh's Kairana Lok Sabha seat. Hasan is leading by a margin of nearly 40,000 votes in the constituency, which was earlier won by the BJP.
Opposition conspiring to weaken democracy: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on impeachment motion against CJI
Apr 21, 2018, at 07:20 pm
Bhopal, Apr 21 (IBNS): Launching a scathing attack on the opposition over the bringing of impeachment motion against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the rival parties are conspiring to weaken democracy by undermining the constitutional bodies of the country.
PM Modi addresses Parliament, Opposition creates ruckus
Feb 07, 2018, at 06:06 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Opposition kicked up a ruckus in Parliament as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.