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Parliament’s Winter Session to Commence in December, Opposition Cries Foul Over Short Schedule
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament is set to begin on December 1st and continue until December 19th, announced Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju shared the information on social media, expressing hope for a productive session that strengthens democracy and addresses public aspirations. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the parliamentary session.
However, the opposition Congress party has criticized the government for scheduling a truncated winter session. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh pointed out that the session will only have 15 working days, questioning the message this sends. He alleged that the government lacks significant legislative business and seeks to avoid meaningful debate.
Other Key Developments:
- India-Australia T20 Match Halted: The fifth and final T20 match between India and Australia in Brisbane was suspended due to inclement weather. At the time of the stoppage, India had scored 52 runs without loss in 4.5 overs.
- Priyanka Gandhi Accuses Election Officials of “Vote Theft”: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused senior election officials of being complicit in “vote theft” during a rally in Bihar. She specifically named Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Vivek Joshi and SS Sandhu, alleging they removed the names of 6.5 million voters in Bihar.
- PM Modi Attacks Opposition in Bihar: Addressing an election rally in Samastipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition coalition, painting them as representatives of “jungle raj” and promising a future of education and opportunity for Bihar’s youth.
- US Grants Hungary Sanctions Waiver: The United States has granted Hungary a one-year waiver from sanctions related to purchasing oil and gas from Russia, despite the country’s close ties with Moscow.
- Army Claims Foiled Infiltration Bid in Kupwara: The Indian Army claimed to have foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keran sector of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, killing two militants during the operation.
- Prashant Kishor Highlights High Voter Turnout in Bihar: Political strategist Prashant Kishor noted the high voter turnout in the first phase of the Bihar elections, suggesting it indicates a desire for change and criticizing the Prime Minister’s attempts to invoke fear of the past.
- Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Stall: Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif stated that talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have completely stalled, with no prospects for future dialogue.
- Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants for Israeli Officials: Turkey has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior government officials on charges of genocide in Gaza, prompting strong condemnation from Israel.
- DNA Pioneer James Watson Dies: James Watson, one of the scientists who discovered the structure of DNA, has passed away at the age of 97.
- Controversy Over LJP MP’s Voting in Bihar: The Patna district administration clarified the incident in which LJP MP Shambhavi Chaudhary was seen having ink on two fingers, stating that it was due to a mistake by the presiding officer and she only voted once.
- US Flight Disruptions Due to Shutdown: Over 5,000 flights in the US were canceled or delayed due to air traffic control disruptions caused by the government shutdown.
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