Tag: Parliament

Citing Covid protocol the regime grants access to only select media personnel, restricting access to others; journalists to hold a protest march

Farmers reiterate that the struggle has always been peasant rights not just the three farm laws

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, added that “there was no clarity of laws” being enacted in the Parliament

The Bill which was introduced in July 2019 poses a threat to right to privacy of individuals as it provides for permanent retention of DNA profile of all samples collected during criminal investigation which could include people not even remotely associated with the crime and their data stay be with the government without their knowledge, leaving it exposed to potential misuse

Farmer leaders reject the Bill, stating shock at the introduction of a legislation that was discussed during earlier talks with the Centre.

A stream of excuses and denials by government in Parliament compel citizens to keep a watchful eye. Here is a list:

Asserting the whip as a constitutional right, farmers said it is the duty of MPs to voice the concerns of their constituents.

Government does away with session citing Covid concerns, but Opposition parties see refusal to hold even a truncated session as means to avoid addressing pressing issues

Questions on labour abuse and minimum wages of labourers raired in Parliament

Opposition objects to cancellation, as Government cites Covid-19 as reason