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]]>The opposition has leveled serious allegations against the Speaker, primarily focusing on the suppression of the Leader of the Opposition’s voice during the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address and the forced suspension of eight members. In response to these developments, sources indicate that Om Birla has decided on ethical grounds not to occupy the Speaker’s chair until the matter is resolved.
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has confirmed that proceedings will follow established rules. The notice was handed over to Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh by a delegation including Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi, Chief Whip K. Suresh, and MP Mohammad Javed, among others. While members from the Congress, SP, DMK, and RJD have signed the notice, notable absences include the signatures of Rahul Gandhi and members of the TMC.
Four Major Allegations by the Opposition:
* February 2: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was allegedly prevented from completing his speech during the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address.
* February 3: Eight MPs were suspended for the remainder of the session, a move the opposition describes as punishment for exercising democratic rights.
* Nishikant Dubey Case: The notice mentions objectionable remarks made against former Prime Ministers without naming Nishikant Dubey.
* Misuse of Office: The opposition rejected the Speaker’s claim that Congress members intended to cause an “untoward incident” near the Prime Minister’s seat, calling such accusations a blatant misuse of a constitutional position.
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]]>Rahul Gandhi claimed that he was trying to enter the Parliament building when several MPs from the ruling alliance blocked his path and shoved him. He said the act was deliberate and aimed at preventing the opposition from raising its concerns inside the House. According to him, such behavior undermines democratic values and reflects intolerance towards dissent.
The government strongly denied the allegations. Union Home Minister Amit Shah dismissed the claims and accused Rahul Gandhi of misleading the nation. He stated that the opposition leader was not attacked and instead accused Congress MPs of violating parliamentary norms and creating disorder. Shah added that the government respects parliamentary traditions and would not resort to such conduct.
Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anurag Thakur also rejected the allegations, saying the opposition was attempting to divert attention from its own actions. He accused Congress MPs of breaching security protocols and engaging in unruly behavior within the Parliament complex.
The incident led to sharp exchanges between both sides, with opposition parties demanding accountability and protection for elected representatives. The ruling party maintained that the opposition was politicising routine movement inside Parliament to gain sympathy.
The confrontation has further deepened the political divide and added to the series of disruptions that have affected parliamentary proceedings in recent sessions.
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Trinamool Congress spokesperson and state general secretary Kunal Ghosh demanded immediate action against the organisers, blaming their “overzealousness” and the presence of people crowding Messi to take selfies. He said this deprived spectators seated in the galleries of a clear view, leading to widespread frustration and anger.
Questioning the planning behind the event, Ghosh said the chaos forced Messi to leave the stadium prematurely and also prevented West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from attending the programme and formally welcoming him on behalf of the state. Calling the episode a major disappointment for sports lovers, he recalled Messi’s 2011 visit to Kolkata, saying the earlier event was well-organised and showcased the city in a positive light.
The Bharatiya Janata Party blamed the state government for the mess. BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya alleged that “fraudsters driven by greed” created the situation to make money. He accused Trinamool Congress leaders of backing self-promoting organisers who deprived genuine ticket holders of a proper glimpse of the football icon, thereby damaging the image of the state.
Union minister and senior BJP leader Sukanta Majumdar also criticised the Trinamool Congress and the state administration, holding them responsible for the breakdown of law and order during the high-profile event.
Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, launched a scathing attack on the government, alleging that ministers and leaders “clung to Messi like leeches” while fans who spent thousands of rupees were left watching the footballer briefly on giant screens. In a post on X, Adhikari accused Sports Minister Arup Biswas, Fire Minister Sujit Basu and the organisers of turning the programme into a money-making exercise. He demanded a full refund for gallery ticket holders, the arrest of those responsible and the resignation of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging the incident embarrassed West Bengal globally.
The Congress also joined the criticism. West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar described the episode as a case of terrible mismanagement and a mockery of law and order. He alleged that tickets were sold at exorbitant prices in Messi’s name while the footballer was surrounded only by Trinamool Congress leaders and their family members. Sarkar further claimed that crores of public money were spent for photo opportunities, calling it a new-age scam, and demanded accountability from the organisers, ministers, police officials and the local MLA.
Congress spokesperson Suman Roy Chaudhuri echoed similar concerns, questioning the role of the police administration and demanding legal action. He alleged that the incident exposed what he termed the commercial face of the government.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) also criticised the handling of the event. CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty termed the mismanagement a “black day” for West Bengal, blaming the Trinamool Congress government for failure of law and order. Drawing a comparison with the visits of football legend Diego Maradona during the Left Front regime, he alleged that profit-making took precedence over spectator safety and experience during Messi’s visit.
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In a post on social media platform X, Tharoor said,
“The mandate delivered by voters deserved respect, whether it favoured the UDF across the state or the BJP in the state capital. He noted that the results reflected a vibrant democratic spirit in Kerala.”
Calling the outcome a day of remarkable electoral results, Tharoor congratulated the UDF on its impressive victories in multiple local bodies.
He said,
“The performance was a clear endorsement from voters and a strong signal ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.”
According to him,
“Sustained effort, a clear political message, and prevailing anti-incumbency sentiments contributed to the improved showing compared to the 2020 local body polls”
At the same time, Tharoor acknowledged the BJP’s breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram. He offered his congratulations for what he termed a significant victory in the city corporation, describing it as a notable shift in the political landscape of the state capital.
The Congress leader said he had campaigned for change after what he described as 45 years of Left Democratic Front misrule, but ultimately the electorate chose another party that also promised a clear alternative in governance.
Tharoor said,
“This is the beauty of democracy. The people’s verdict must be accepted, whether it supports the UDF statewide or the BJP in my constituency”.
Reaffirming his commitment to public service, Tharoor, the Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, said he would continue working for the welfare of Kerala, advocating for the people’s concerns and upholding the principles of good governance.
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“I will not be accepting the Veer Savarkar Award, nor will I be attending the event where it will be presented”- Shashi Tharoor.
Tharoor said, emphasizing that the announcement had been made without his agreement. He further stated that it was “irresponsible” for the organizers to publicly announce his name as a recipient without his confirmation.
Earlier in the day, Congress leader K Muraleedharan had expressed concerns about any party member, including Tharoor, accepting an award named after Veer Savarkar, given the latter’s controversial history. Muraleedharan pointed out that Savarkar had “bowed before the British”, and therefore, no Congress member should accept any honors linked to him. Muraleedharan also stated that he did not believe Tharoor would accept the award, as doing so could embarrass the Congress party.
In response to these comments, Tharoor clarified to reporters in New Delhi that he first learned about the award through media reports on Tuesday and had made it clear that he would not be attending the ceremony. “I heard about it yesterday. I am not going. I am not attending”, Tharoor said.
On social media, Tharoor reiterated his position, explaining, “In the absence of clarifications about the nature of the award, the organization presenting it, or any other contextual details, the question of my attending the event or accepting the award does not arise.” He added that he had not been informed about the award beforehand and had only found out about it through media coverage.
Despite Tharoor’s statements, Aji Krishnan, secretary of HRDS India—the organization presenting the award—claimed that Tharoor had been informed about the award in advance. Krishnan mentioned that representatives from HRDS India had met Tharoor at his residence to invite him to the event and had provided him with a list of other award recipients. Krishnan suggested that Tharoor might have backed out of attending due to the controversy stirred by the Congress party.
Kerala’s Law Minister, P Rajeev, said it was ultimately Tharoor’s personal decision whether to accept the award or not.
Tharoor had been named as one of the recipients of the inaugural “Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025”, instituted by HRDS India, but his rejection has brought the issue of Savarkar’s legacy back into the political spotlight.
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Gandhi said that following Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, the RSS pursued what he described as a long-term goal of gaining control over India’s institutional framework, arguing that the current political atmosphere reflects the results of that sustained effort.
He further contended that the organisation does not support the principle of equality, insisting that its ideology is rooted in hierarchy rather than fairness. According to him, the belief that every Indian is equal “unsettles” those aligned with the RSS.
Emphasising the foundation of Indian democracy, Gandhi said the strength of the nation lies in the equal value of each citizen’s vote. He added that India, with its population of 1.5 billion people, is held together by the democratic right to vote, and he warned that any move to weaken electoral integrity threatens the country’s unity.
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]]>Special Judge Vishal Gogne issued notices while hearing a revision petition that disputes the magistrate’s September 11 ruling.
The earlier order had rejected the complaint, stating that the allegations appeared crafted to confer legal authority on the court despite lacking merit, substance, or jurisdictional validity.
The judge has scheduled the case for further hearing on January 6.
The revision plea was submitted by advocate Vikas Tripathi, who serves as vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association at Rouse Avenue courts.
Representing Tripathi, senior advocate Pavan Narang told the magisterial court that Sonia Gandhi’s name was allegedly added to the New Delhi constituency voter list in January 1980, a period during which she had not yet become an Indian citizen.
The petitioner further alleged that the entry involved falsification of records and resulted in deception of a public authority.
However, the magistrate dismissed the original plea seeking an investigation, concluding that the complainant was attempting to trigger criminal proceedings by urging the court to assume a jurisdiction it did not legally possess.
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]]>Modi’s fiercest verbal attacks have long been reserved for the Congress and especially for Rahul Gandhi, a pattern that began well before he became prime minister. What remains puzzling is? Why the Congress continues to be singled out, even after suffering repeated electoral blows?
During the Bihar election season and the vote count, two moments drew attention because the intensity of his criticism did not match the occasion. The first came last Friday, when counting trends placed the National Democratic Alliance firmly ahead while the Mahagathbandhan collapsed, with the Congress touching a new low in the state. The BJP headquarters in Delhi was set for celebration, yet Modi chose the moment to escalate his critique of the Congress leadership.
He declared that the Congress had transformed into what he called the Muslim League Maoist Congress. He accused its leaders of embracing negative politics and hinted at the possibility of another major internal split. The idea of Congress being influenced by urban Maoists had earlier been voiced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while the Muslim League reference had been made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Modi fused these accusations into a single sweeping charge.
After the 2014 Lok Sabha debacle, Sonia Gandhi had accepted that the party was widely seen as pro Muslim, suggesting that Hindu voters had distanced themselves. Modi’s new label combined two of the most damaging political portrayals in modern India and applied them to the Congress.
Modi’s second major attack in three days came during the Ramnath Goenka Lecture in New Delhi, an event meant to honour the founder of a publication known for its independent stance. While discussing his government’s achievements, Modi also outlined what he believes is the current electoral mantra. He urged all state governments, regardless of ideology, to focus on development, business friendliness, and investment climate, arguing that such priorities determine political futures
He then returned to the Congress with a sharper edge, claiming that while Maoist violence in the country was receding, it was gaining ground inside the Congress. He accused the party of nurturing Maoist ideology, supporting forces that reject the Constitution, and fostering urban Naxal sympathisers within major institutions. According to him, those who entered the party a decade ago had now turned it into a Muslim League Maoist Congress that had allegedly abandoned national interest and become a threat to national unity.
Within three days, Modi’s rhetoric toward the Congress shifted from branding to allegations of betrayal and jeopardising national cohesion. This raises unavoidable questions about evidence and why no legal action accompanies such serious claims. Yet the broader motive seems clearer. The sharpened criticism is part of a deliberate political strategy designed to shape public perception well ahead of 2029.
Modi himself hinted at this strategy in his victory address when he spoke of a potential major division within the Congress. Despite setbacks, the Congress remains the only party with a nationwide footprint capable of challenging him. Its performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections showed resilience, signalling that it is weakened but not defeated. Modi’s intensified narrative appears aimed at ensuring that by the next national election, the Congress becomes irrelevant.
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]]>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that although the party respects the verdict of the people of Bihar, it will persist in resisting forces that, according to him, weaken democratic institutions through the misuse of constitutional bodies.
He noted that the party will thoroughly review the Bihar results and offer a comprehensive explanation after examining the factors that influenced the outcome. Kharge expressed deep gratitude to voters who supported the mahagathbandhan and encouraged Congress workers to remain motivated, calling them the party’s strength and pride.
Kharge reaffirmed that the Congress will intensify efforts to raise public awareness and remain committed to protecting the Constitution and democratic values He emphasized that the struggle is long but, will be pursued with dedication, courage, and honesty.
Congress communication in-charge Jairam Ramesh echoed these claims, stating that the Bihar verdict clearly reflects massive vote rigging and accusing the top leadership of the central government, the Election Commission of enabling it. He added that the party will strengthen its campaign to safeguard democracy and uphold constitutional principles.
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Despite pre-election surveys and opinion polls that favored Tejashwi Yadav, the chief ministerial candidate from the Mahagathbandhan, the opposition alliance seemed to face a crushing defeat The Mahagathbandhan, comprising Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Congress, three Left parties, and smaller factions, was barely on track to reach 35 seats.
The BJP’s remarkable achievement of winning 35 seats and leading in an additional 55 of the 101 constituencies it contested further solidifies its status as the country’s top political force The party’s performance helps offset setbacks from the previous year’s Lok Sabha elections, where it had to rely on coalition partners to maintain power at the center.
The high turnout of female voters, who outnumbered male voters by almost 10 percentage points, was seen as a key factor favoring the BJP-led NDA Various studies suggested that women voters in Bihar tend to favor the NDA.
The NDA’s victory in Bihar follows its strong performances in Delhi, Maharashtra, and Haryana, reaffirming its dominance across the country.
Prime Minister Modi and his ministers’ strong support for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar seemed to pay off for the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), which is expected to improve drastically on its 2020 performance of only 43 seats JD-U has now secured 24 seats and was leading in 64 others, with a nearly 19 percent vote share.
The Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), led by Union Minister Chirag Paswan, has also made gains, winning two seats and leading in 17 constituencies, despite having only 28 candidates in the race.
A simple majority in Bihar’s assembly requires 122 seats, and the NDA’s current tally places it well above this threshold.
Promises of “double-engine growth,” with the NDA in power at both the state and central levels, were popular among voters Issues like free electricity, increased social security pensions, and financial support to women appear to have resonated strongly with the electorate.
In contrast, the Opposition struggled to counter the BJP’s claims about the RJD, with its leader Tejashwi Yadav being criticized for allegedly continuing the legacy of “jungle raj”.
The election was held in two phases, and amid allegations of irregularities in the electoral roll revision, the outcome is seen as a potential precursor to the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam.
Celebrations erupted in Patna, with BJP and JD-U workers marking their victories with drums, firecrackers, and slogans.
Among BJP’s prominent winners were Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary (Tarapur), and ministers Prem Kumar (Gaya Town), Sanjay Saraogi, and Raju Kumar Singh (Sahebganj) JD-U also had significant wins, including Minister Maheshwar Hazari (Kalyanpur) and former MLA Anant Kumar Singh (Mokama).
The RJD, despite being the largest opposition party, faced a poor showing with just six seats and 20 leads According to the Election Commission, Tejashwi Yadav, who was expected to perform well in his home constituency of Raghopur, faced an initial struggle but gained momentum later in the counting rounds.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi’s Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwah’s Rashtriya Lok Morcha, both junior allies of the NDA, secured strong positions with five and four seats respectively.
The Congress, often criticized for being a weak link in the INDIA alliance, performed poorly, winning only one seat and leading in five others out of 61 contested.
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM, which contested 32 seats, was ahead in six constituencies, while Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party failed to secure any leads.
The BJP’s performance raises the possibility of internal demands for the party to consider a chief minister from its ranks, especially given its strong showing in this election and the JD-U’s underperformance.
Bihar remains one of the few states where the BJP has yet to independently form a government, but Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have consistently backed Nitish Kumar’s leadership, a strategy reflecting the BJP’s reliance on coalition partners for power.
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