Rajya Sabha Archives - National Times

30 Jul

Operation Mahadev Aimed to Deliver Justice, Not Revenge: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

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New Delhi, July 30, 2025 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, declaring that Operation Mahadev was a decisive and deliberate act of justice in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, not an act of revenge. Speaking during the debate on Operation Sindoor, Shah said that the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev were members of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, and their identities were confirmed during the investigation. He emphasized that the brutality of the Pahalgam incident where victims were asked their religion before being murdered in front of women and children demanded strong…

23 Jul

Parliament Set for 16-Hour Debate on Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor Next Week

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New Delhi, July 25, 2025 — The Indian Parliament is preparing for a 16-hour-long debate in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. This follows mounting pressure from the Opposition, which has demanded a clear response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the matter.The Lok Sabha is scheduled to begin the discussion on July 28, followed by the Rajya Sabha on July 29, provided that the sessions proceed without disruptions. The decision comes after meetings of the Business Advisory Committees (BAC) of both Houses, where the government agreed to…

01 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Resigns from Rajya Sabha Following Election as Ludhiana West MLA

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Steps Down in Adherence to Constitutional Provisions 7 days before last date.Ludhiana, July 1, 2025: MP Sanjeev Arora has officially resigned from the Rajya Sabha following his recent victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Arora personally met the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India at Vice President's enclave in New Delhi today to hand over his resignation letter. He cited constitutional provisions that prohibit simultaneous membership in both Parliament and a State Legislature after 14 days of Gazette Notification dated which is 24th of June, 2025 regarding election results.Arora, who served in the Upper…

04 Apr

Rajya Sabha Backs President’s Rule in Manipur Amid Fierce Criticism of Centre’s Handling of Violence

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New Delhi, April 4, 2025 – The Rajya Sabha early Friday approved the statutory resolution confirming President’s Rule in Manipur, drawing rare cross-party support but also sparking fierce criticism of the Centre’s failure to control the prolonged ethnic violence in the state.Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the decision, stating that violence in the state has ceased since November 2024. He also noted that two meetings between Kuki and Meitei communities have taken place, with a third likely soon in Delhi.Shah acknowledged the loss of 260 lives, stating that 70% of the deaths occurred within the first 15 days of…

02 Apr

Waqf Amendment Bill 2024: NDA Prepares for Showdown as Opposition Protests

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New Delhi, April 2, 2025 – The BJP-led NDA government is set to introduce the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, setting the stage for a heated debate with opposition parties. The Bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act, 1995, has drawn strong reactions from various political and religious groups, particularly over provisions related to Waqf property management and dispute resolution.Opposition Mounts Resistance, NDA Secures SupportBoth the BJP and the Congress have issued a whip to their MPs to ensure maximum attendance in the Lok Sabha. The Bill was cleared for discussion by the Business…