The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha asserted that the Congress has consistently backed women's reservation and dismissed suggestions of opposing the legislation
13 April,2026 04:21 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1775461333564_d.png "Sharad Pawar, Ramdas Athawale among 19 Rajya Sabha members to take oath")
The oath was taken in the presence of Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan. Deputy Chairman Harivansh, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju were present during the ceremony in the Rajya Sabha chamber
06 April,2026 03:31 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1775373639570_d.png "Congress slams PM Modi's LS expanison plan, calls it weapon of mass distraction")
The Congress has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats, calling it a “Weapon of Mass Distraction.” Party leader Jairam Ramesh alleged that the move would disproportionately benefit larger states like Uttar Pradesh while reducing the relative influence of southern and smaller states
05 April,2026 12:59 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
In another social media post, Paes said he is committed to working with a strong focus on youth development and growth of sport in the country after joining the BJP earlier on Tuesday, just ahead of elections in West Bengal.
01 April,2026 10:47 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSADVERTISEMENT
