Kharge writes to Lok Sabha Speaker, Rajya Sabha chairman; seeks relocation of Gandhi, Ambedkar statues back

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 19, 2024
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge demands restoration of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, B R Ambedkar, and other national leaders in Parliament complex, objecting to their arbitrary relocation without consultation.

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Mallikarjun Kharge

Indian lawyer and politician (born 1942)
Delhi Police Crime Branch will now investigate the Parliament scuffle after complaints from both BJP and Congress. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of assault and filed..
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Prime Minister Modi's handling of the ongoing farmers' protests, citing the farmer leader's hunger strike and..
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Following a parliamentary scuffle, BJP and Congress leaders filed counter-complaints. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of "physical assault" after he allegedly pushed..
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Tensions flared outside Parliament as NDA and INDIA bloc MPs clashed, accusing each other of disrespecting B.R. Ambedkar. Two BJP MPs were injured in the..
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Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle...
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
Parliament's winter session concluded amidst unprecedented chaos, marked by low productivity, protests, and even physical altercations. The session saw minimal..
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Congress MPs including KC Venugopal, K Suresh and Manickam Tagore wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and alleged that the INDIA Bloc MPs were physically..
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BJP MP Mukesh Rajput, a three-term representative from Farrukhabad, was hospitalized after a clash with INDIA bloc MPs during Lok Sabha protests. Rajput..
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In his letter to Birla, Kharge highlighted that their protest march was against the insulting remarks on Dr Ambedkar made by the Union Home Minister in his..
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Mahatma Gandhi

Indian independence activist (1869โ€“1948)
A BJP MP gave Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi a bag with 'Genocide of Sikhs' written on it. This happened at Parliament. The bag referred to the 1984 events. Gandhi..
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Delhi Police's crime branch will investigate the assault case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A special team, led by Special Commissioner Devesh..
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Following a parliamentary scuffle, BJP MPs protested against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of assaulting two fellow MPs. They criticized his alleged disruptive..
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Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak accused Rahul Gandhi of misbehavior. Konyak stated Gandhi's proximity made her uncomfortable. She lodged a complaint with Rajya..
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi against BJP accusations of pushing an MP, calling it a diversionary tactic from home minister Amit..
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Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly speaking for nearly 30% of the Upper House's functional time..
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The BJP knows that its real feelings about Ambedkar are out in the open and therefore it is afraid of the Opposition which is raising this issue, the Congress..
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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected the INDIA bloc's notice for Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's removal, citing insufficient notice period and..
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B. R. Ambedkar

Indian jurist, economist, politician and social reformer (1891โ€“1956)
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi, labeling him the 'leader of propaganda' and 'panga', citing Congress's recent electoral defeats and..
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BSP chief Mayawati criticized Congress's protests over alleged disrespect to BR Ambedkar in Parliament, accusing them of "deceptive politics." She claimed..
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The Congress party is going to organise nationwide protests on December 24 (Tuesday) against the remarks of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on B R Ambedkar.
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Amidst a political clash concerning Ambedkar's legacy, the JD(U) countered AAP after Kejriwal suggested Nitish Kumar consider Amit Shah's remarks on the Dalit..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Congress questions the government's resolve to reform the GST system, citing complexities and significant tax evasion. With the Union Budget approaching, they..
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Following a US court ruling against NSO Group for hacking WhatsApp, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala questioned if the Supreme Court would further investigate..
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BJP candidate Navya Haridas challenged Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's Wayanad by-election win. Congress called the challenge a publicity stunt. They expect the..
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BJP's Tarun Chugh criticized Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his remarks on PM Modi's Kuwait visit. Chugh accused Singh of "petty politics" and..
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Congress leader Digvijaya Singh criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Kuwait speech, accusing him of promoting hatred between Hindus and minorities in India..
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Parliament

Legislative body of government
Amidst a turbulent week in Parliament, including an altercation with BJP MPs and subsequent accusations, Rahul Gandhi enjoyed a family lunch at Delhi's Kwality..
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