Bharatiya Janata Party Varanasi South Assembly Election 2002 – Latest News & Results

SIR Debate in Parliament: Opposition MPs Stage Walkout Amid Amit Shah’s Speech on Electoral Reforms; Lok Sabha Adjourned Till December 11

Opposition MPs on Wednesday staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha amid Union Home Minister Amit Shah's reply to the discussion on electoral reforms in the House. After their walkout, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a jibe at the opposition, saying that they didn't walk out when he levelled allegations against former Prime Ministers Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, but walked out "on the issue of infiltrators".

‘Parliament Will Not Run on Your Directions’: Heated Exchange Erupts in Lok Sabha After Amit Shah Confronts Rahul Gandhi’s Objections During SIR Debate (Watch Video)

A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Amit Shah confronted LoP Rahul Gandhi’s objections during a debate on electoral reforms, firmly asserting that “Parliament will not run on your directions” when the LoP asked questions on the electotal reforms and challenged the Home Minister to have a debate on his three press-conferences.

Rahul Gandhi vs Amit Shah in Lok Sabha: Congress MP Interrupts Home Minister, Challenges Him for Debate on ‘Vote Chori’ Conferences, Latter Counters With ‘You Won’t Decide Order of My Speech’ (Watch Video)

The Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament, on Wednesday, December 10, saw a heated exchange between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi during the debate on electoral reforms and "SIR" (Special Intensive Revision) exercise across the country.

’EC Doesn’t Work Under Government, SIR Can’t Be Discussed in This House: Amit Shah Counters Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha (Watch Video)

Blaming the Opposition for creating a ruckus in the Parliament, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday clarified that the Election Commission of India does not work under the Central government, explaining that the issue of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls cannot be discussed in the Parliament as it is the responsibility of the ECI.

‘PM Modi Logon Ke Dilon Ko Hack Karte Hain’, Says BJP MP Kangana Ranaut While Defending SIR During Debate on Electoral Reforms In Lok Sabha (Watch Video)

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday witnessed a fiery and impassioned intervention from BJP MP and acclaimed film actress Kangana Ranaut, who mounted a strong defence of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Speaking during the debate on electoral reforms on Wednesday, the Mandi MP dismissed opposition allegations of “vote chori” as baseless propaganda.

How Many Times Did Rahul Gandhi Travel Abroad in 2025 and Why?

Time and again, the BJP has targeted Rahul Gandhi over travelling abroad and accused him of tarnishing India's image from foreign soil. How many times did Rahul Gandhi travel abroad in 2025? According to reports, Rahul Gandhi has undertaken multiple foreign visits in 2025. However, not all trips were officially announced or confirmed.

‘You Lose Elections, Stop Blaming ECI’, Says Ravi Shankar Prasad to Congress in Lok Sabha During Debate on Election Reforms

Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp counter-offensive against the Congress in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday during the debate on election reforms, accusing the opposition of raising doubts about the electoral process only when it faces defeat.

Congress Government Tables Hate Speech Bill in Karnataka Assembly Amid Strong Opposition From BJP Leaders

The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Wednesday tabled the Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, in the Assembly. State Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil presented the Bill amid strong opposition from BJP leaders. Afterwards, BJP members continued to protest its introduction.

‘Why Raise Questions Only on LoP’s Travels’, Asks Priyanka Gandhi on Rahul Gandhi’s Germany Tour Amid Parliament Winter Session (Watch Video)

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday diverged the question regarding Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's Germany tour amid the ongoing Winter Session of the Parliament and turned it over to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits.

‘Leader of Paryatan’: Rahul Gandhi Travels to Germany Mid-Parliament Session; BJP Criticises Visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming Berlin visit has kicked off a fresh political storm, with the BJP slamming him for going abroad even as the Lok Sabha continues its crucial winter session.

Parliament Winter Session 2025: Rahul Gandhi Attacks BJP, Says ‘No Bigger Anti-National Act Than Vote Chori’ (Watch Video)

The Lok Sabha witnessed a stormy debate as Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), accusing it of “systematically seeking to dominate India’s institutions”, and said that there is "no bigger anti-national act than vote chori.”

'Why Do You Talk About Unnecessary Things?': Madhya Pradesh Minister Pratima Bagri Gets Irritated After Being Questioned over Her Brother's Arrest in Ganja Smuggling Case (Watch Video)

The Congress party targeted the BJP government over the issue. The video shows a journalist asking a question to the Minister of State for Urban Development and Housing. To which, Pratima Bagri is heard telling the reporter, "Why do you talk about unnecessary things?" Bagri's brother was arrested after the police recovered packets of 46 kg of ganja, valued at INR 9,22,680, from Pankaj Singh Baghel's house.