Sumitra Mahajan
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Steps needed to check 'motivated' interruptions: LS Speaker
National | Feb 13, 2015, 11:37 PM ISTPanaji: As Parliament gears up for Budget session, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today said corrective measures have to be taken to check “motivated” interruptions of proceedings in the House. “Frequent disruption of proceedings in
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Speakers can help strengthen democracy, says Sumitra Mahajan
National | Feb 12, 2015, 02:32 PM ISTPanaji: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today asked the presiding officers of the state Legislative Assemblies and Councils to play a pivotal role in strengthening the country's democracy, which is looked upon by the world.“Speakers
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Now LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan calls for "lesser" number of ordinances
National | Feb 02, 2015, 07:27 AM ISTLucknow/Hyderabad: As the Centre comes under attack for resorting to the ordinance route, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Sunday said it would be better if ordinances were “lesser” in number even as Government asserted it
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Hectic activity over drafting resolution on Lakhvi bail
National | Dec 19, 2014, 05:54 PM ISTNew Delhi: Hectic activity, apparently over drafting of a resolution on the release of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, was witnessed in Lok Sabha today after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs
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Privilege motion against Venkaiah Naidu over Dec 25 circular row
National | Dec 18, 2014, 05:20 PM ISTNew Delhi: Congress has moved a notice for privilege motion against Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, alleging that he misled Lok Sabha over HRD ministry's circulars on celebrating Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday on Christmas as
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Lok Sabha observes brief silence for Peshawar school attack victims
National | Dec 17, 2014, 12:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Lok Sabha Wednesday observed a brief silence in memory of those who lost their lives in a Taliban attack on a school in Pakistan's Peshawar city Tuesday.As soon as the house assembled
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Trinamool Congress members allege misuse of CBI; stage walkout in Lok Sabha
National | Dec 16, 2014, 04:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: Trinamool Congress members on Monday alleged in Lok Sabha that CBI was being misused in the Saradha scam and staged a walkout, even as government said it was willing to discuss issues related
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TMC raises Saradha scam probe in Lok Sabha
National | Dec 16, 2014, 01:32 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Trinamool Congress Tuesday raised the issue of CBI probe into the Saradha scam in West Bengal in the Lok Sabha once again and accused the central government of misusing the investigation agency.As
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Protest in Lok Sabha over eulogising Godse
National | Dec 12, 2014, 12:09 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Lok Sabha Friday witnessed protests by opposition members over the issue of Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse being eulogised by a Bharatiya Janata Party MP.The Congress issued notices for the suspension of
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Uproar continues in Lok Sabha over Agra 'conversions'
National | Dec 11, 2014, 12:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Uproar continued in the Lok Sabha Thursday with almost all opposition parties demanding the suspension of the question hour and a discussion on the Agra "conversions".As soon as the house met for the
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Sumitra Mahajan calls for balanced view on human rights
National | Dec 11, 2014, 10:40 AM ISTNew Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today stressed on the need for balance when considering the human rights of those accused of crime and the victims."It is important that no one should be in
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Trinamool Congress MP expresses regret in Lok Sabha for remarks against PM Modi
National | Dec 10, 2014, 02:17 PM ISTNew Delhi: Facing the threat of censure motion in Lok Sabha, TMC member Kalyan Banerjee today expressed regrets over his objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over which BJP had strongly protested.“If I have
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Adjournment notice on petrol, diesel excise hike rejected
National | Dec 09, 2014, 02:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Tuesday rejected a notice of adjournment given by Congress and RSP to discuss the hike in excise duty on diesel and petrol.She said though the issue raised
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Sadhvi episode should be treated as closed: Sumitra Mahajan
National | Dec 06, 2014, 07:21 PM ISTIndore: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today said after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement over controversial remarks of Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and her apology, the issue should be treated as closed and the
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Parliament remembers victims of Bhopal gas tragedy
National | Dec 03, 2014, 01:53 PM ISTNew Delhi: Parliament today remembered the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy which struck the Madhya Pradesh capital 30 years ago and extended its support towards them.In Rajya Sabha, Chairman Hamid Ansari said the human tragedy
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Parliament: Opposition demands resignation of Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti
National | Dec 03, 2014, 04:28 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Opposition today demanded the resignation of union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti for using abusive language at a BJP rally in Delhi.Opposition MPs also demanded suspension of
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BJP Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti regrets remark
National | Dec 02, 2014, 01:58 PM ISTNew Delhi: Minister of State Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Tuesday regretted her use of unparliamentary language while campaigning for the Delhi assembly election."I didn't have any ill intention. But whatever words that I spoke, I express
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Develop Nagaland to its unique position: Sumitra Mahajan
National | Nov 29, 2014, 10:48 PM ISTKohima: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Saturday asked the Nagaland government to develop this scenic mountainous state to its special and unique position in the socio-cultural landscape of India."When the idea of development is considered,
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Sumitra Mahajan bats for Women Reservation Bill
National | Nov 29, 2014, 09:32 PM ISTKohima: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today said she would do her best to pass the Women Reservation Bill in Parliament in her tenure.“I am for reservation... it is not favouring but women constitute half
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Speaker Sumitra Mahajan holds all-party meet ahead of Parliament's Winter Session
National | Nov 23, 2014, 06:54 AM ISTNew Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday held an all-party meeting to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament during the Winter Session beginning Monday.The meeting was followed by dinner which was also attended by