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19 Dec

People Have Completely Rejected Congress’ Actions and Policies: Haryana Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, December 19: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the opposition has been left without any real issues and is making baseless allegations out of frustration, as the public has completely rejected the actions and policies of the Congress.Responding to a question raised by legislator BB Batra regarding the number of Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards during Question Hour on the second day of the winter session of the Haryana Assembly, the Chief Minister said such matters had already been explained in detail in the House during the previous session.Saini said the government followed a transparent…

Winter Session opens with PM Modi’s tribute to new RS Chairman; warns Opposition against turning House into ‘theatre’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Parliament’s Winter Session commenced on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi using the first day to both congratulate newly appointed Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and deliver a pointed message to Opposition parties about their conduct inside the House. Speaking in the Upper House, the Prime Minister said Radhakrishnan’s elevation brought “a sense of pride” to the institution, noting that his background in grassroots social work and his years spent engaging with remote communities would enrich parliamentary functioning. Modi recounted the Chairman’s travels through some of Jharkhand’s least-accessible tribal areas, praising his “service-first approach” and his…

Centre Rules Out Chandigarh-Related Bill for Winter Session, Says No Final Decision Taken

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New Delhi, November 23,2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding changes to Chandigarh’s administrative structure, confirming that the Central government has no plan to introduce any bill on the issue in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.In a detailed clarification, the ministry said that the ongoing proposal is limited to easing the process of law-making for the Union Territory. Officials noted that the proposal is still under scrutiny within the Central government and that “no final decision” has been reached so far.The statement comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, where opposition leaders and state parties…