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Parliament Highlights | Deliberate, shameful behaviour by Rahul; expected apology: Shivraj Singh ChouhanTwo BJP MPs who were admitted to the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here after suffering head injuries in a face-off between the opposition and NDA members in Parliament premises today. Both sides, BJP and Congress have filed FIRs against each other as the scuffle outside the Parliament escalated. An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi at the Parliament Street police station. On the other hand, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, claiming he was physically pushed by BJP MPs in Parliament premises following which he lost his balance. That's all we have for today, we will be back tomorrow with more updates as the Parliament is expected to wind up on December 20. Goodnight!
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Rahul Gandhi to chair meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs at 9:30 am in Parliament

Today we have moved an Adjournment Motion for his apology as well as resignation from the cabinet: Congress MP Manickam Tagore

They do not have the basic respect, he (Babasaheb Ambedkar) is the Constitution maker: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi

Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala gives Suspension of Business Notice in Rajya Sabha under Rule 267 to discuss Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in Rajya Sabha regarding Dr BR Ambedkar

The nation is protesting against Amit Shah. His remark on Ambedkar is intolerable: Congress MP K Suresh

He should resign and leave politics: RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav on Amit Shah's remarks

I.N.D.I.A. bloc MPs to march from Ambedkar Statue in Parliament to Makar Dwar demanding Amit Shah's apology and resignation over his remarks on the Dalit icon

After insulting Ambedkar in House, BJP did it again by tampering with photo, says Priyanka

Rahul Gandhi arrives to attend meeting of Congress MPs meeting at Parliament Annexe

Amit Shah was even ready to resign during his press conference yesterday, but wasn’t ready to apologise: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

BJP MPs protest in Parliament, alleging insult of Babasaheb Ambedkar by Congress party

Rahul Gandhi chairs a meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs in Parliament

I.N.D.I.A. bloc holds protest march at Babasaheb Ambedkar statue in the Parliament complex

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gives suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks in Rajya Sabha regarding Dr BR Ambedkar.

It is a shame that we have a Home Minister who has said one of the most mocking statements about Babasaheb: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi

Congress party was humiliatingly exposed in the constitutional debate about their anti-Ambedkar, anti-Constitution and anti-reservation mindset: BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan

They are protesting to cover their self-defence. They did a lot of damage yesterday itself, through Amit Shah, to Babasaheb Ambedkar: Congress MP KC Venugopal

Unprecedented protests in Parliament over Ambedkar, MPs face off at Makar Dwar

Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who fell on me after which I fell down: BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Rajya Sabha proceedings resume, MPs lay papers on the table

Congress defeated Babasaheb twice. They disrespected him when they were in power for 60 years: Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma

Congress cut pasted a small portion of Amit Shah’s speech (in Rajya Sabha) and created negative publicity. Mallikarjun Kharge should resign: BJP MP Dinesh Sharma

Chairman Dhankhar raises Rule 267 notices; causing ruckus

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm

Congress party is an enemy of Bharat Ratna BR Ambedkar: UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

BJP MPs were trying to stop me, push me and threaten me; Kharge was also pushed: Rahul Gandhi

Nehru-Gandhi family always disrespected Ambedkar. When they have been exposed in front of the country in the parliamentary session, are compelled to go out with Babasaheb’s photo: BJP MP Anurag Thakur

Congress murdered democracy in our country. Now they are hypocritically positioning themselves as the protectors of the constitution: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj

Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Piyush Goyal, and other BJP leaders are going to RML hospital to see party MP Pratap Sarangi.

Leaders of BJP will have to understand that the country will run on the principles and values of BR Ambedkar: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav

Until Amit Shah resigns and apologises, will continue to raise our voice peacefully: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

We will continue to protest till Union Home Minister Amit Shah apologises for insulting Dr BR Ambedkar: TMC MP Sagarika Ghose

BJP MP Mukesh Rajput also got injured and admitted to hospital; condition serious

It’s weird how the ruling party is protesting now against this: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Rahul Gandhi wants to spread anarchy in the House: BJP MP Giriraj Singh

'This isn't a wrestling platform', Rijiju slams Rahul after 2 BJP MPs 'injured'

LoP in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Kharge has submitted a privilege notice against the Union Home Minister for his insulting remarks on Dr. Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha on Dec 17, 2024: Jairam Ramesh

We will see what appropriate action we can take. But Rahul Gandhi must tender an apology to the nation that he has used his physical strength against other MPs: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

If people of BJP pushed Rahul Gandhi then how did senior leader Pratap Singh get injured? He should not lie this much. He should apologise to him instead: BJP MP Jagdambika Pal

Why were Congress MPs wearing blue today?

Are they going to Parliament to do hooliganism? asks AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Rahul Gandhi saying BJP MPs stopped him from entering Parliament

Congress MPs submit a complaint to Speaker over BJP MPs' unruly behaviour Rahul Gandhi

This is a black day in Parliamentary history: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

There was enough space for Rahul Gandhi, but he pushed Sambit Patra as well: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi

TDP MP Appalanaidu Kalisetti meets BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi at RML Hospital

He (Rahul Gandhi) did physical violence and he did not even go to see the condition of Sarangi ji: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

The Congress party delayed the construction of Babasaheb’s memorial in his birthplace for 40 years: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

They are distorting the Home Minister's statements… How much will you lie Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi? asks BJP MP Arun Singh

Earlier visuals when Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi moved to the spot where BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi was seated after sustaining a head injury following jostling with I.N.D.I.A. alliance MPs

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge submits complaint to LS Speaker alleging assault by BJP MPs on him

Rahul Gandhi behaves like a goon: BJP MP Dr Sanjay Jaiswal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called up BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput and inquired about their health after the injuries in Parliament today

When Rahul Gandhi and Congress party were going for their demonstration, our Odisha MP got injured: BJP MP K Laxman on BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi getting injured

He (Rahul Gandhi) pushed forcefully. Due to this, around 3-4 MPs fell and in it, BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput were badly injured: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

During this celebration, somebody getting injured on the steps of the Parliament is unforgiving: TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu

BJP MPs came with a criminal intent to create disorder: Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala

Samajwadi Party MP Awadesh Pradesh arrives at Delhi's RML Hosptial to meet injured BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi

Today, the entire country has come to know that they have no affinity for even Parliamentary decorum: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Congress MPs KC Venugopal, K Suresh and Manickam Tagore write to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla over Parliament scuffle 

"As we attempted to enter the Parliament through Makar Dwar, the protesting MPs were physically obstructed from entering. LoP Rahul Gandhi was physically manhandled by three MPs from the ruling party."

NDA leaders to file complaint against Rahul Gandhi, reach Parliament Street police station

Pralhad Joshi visits Pratap Chandra Sarangi in the hospital 

Rajya Sabha proceedings resume

BJP MP Konyak says Rahul Gandhi came in very close proximity to me, felt uncomfortable as he shouted at me

Union ministers Nadda, Rijiju accuse Rahul Gandhi of using force against women BJP MPs at entry steps of Parliament, demand his apology

BJP MP Konyak met me over the incident, and was literally in tears: Chairman Dhankhar 

I want to move a motion condemning what Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has done today: J P Nadda

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day

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When they ( BJP MPs) protested there was jostling and this 'goonda-gardi': Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

BJP workers hold a protest against Congress in Delhi demanding an apology from the party for disrespecting Dr. BR Ambedkar

I would like to tell Rahul Gandhi that insulting Parliament and pushing and shoving MPs is most unfortunate: Rajya Sabha MP Dharashila Gupta

Congress is suffering from a 'Zamindari' mentality and thinks that only a member of the Gandhi family can become the Prime Minister: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar

This is shameful. One of our MPs has received stitches also: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

Congress women MPs to go to Sansad marg police station at 3 pm today

My dignity and self-esteem has been deeply hurt by LoP Rahul Gandhi: Rajya Sabha MP S Phangnon Konyak writes to the Chairman Rajya Sabha

BJP was trying to have some kind of a confrontation...there was no confrontation: Shiv Sena MP (UBT), Priyanka Chaturvedi

LoP Rahul Gandhi came close... I did not like it and he started shouting: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak

This assault on her is an assault on the people of the northeastern region: AGP MP Birendra Prasad Baishya

You pushed an elderly MP who could not move immediately when you came. 2 MPs are currently in the hospital. This arrogance is not right at all: Union Minister Chirag Paswan

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari says BJP's protest akin to terrorist attack in Parliament

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari slammed the BJP for 'murdering democracy'. "As per a thought-out conspiracy, the MPs of the ruling party carrying placards came to protest and they blocked the gate (entrance to Parliament). During pushing and shoving, our MP Mallikarjun Kharge fell and he received an injury in his knee. It was similar to the terrorist attack on Parliament."

Motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar as Rajya Sabha chairman dismissed

Detailed ruling has been given by the Deputy Chairman on the communication received on 10th December 2024 under Article 67(b) of the constitution on the motion of no-confidence against the Vice-President placed on the table of the Rajya Sabha. The motion to remove Jagdeep Dhankhar has been dismissed on technicality.

Omar Abdullah defends Rahul, says 'not in his nature to be rude or nasty to anyone'

Congress MPs including women leaders at Parliament Street Police station to complain against BJP

Both BJP and Congress leaders have filed FIRs against each other amid the Parliament scuffle row 

Rahul Gandhi has reached AICC headquarters, to address media shortly

'Mohabbat ki dukaan' was only drama':  Nirmala slams Rahul over Parliament scuffle row

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi begin addressing media 

Kharge calls BJP's charges against them 'baseless'

BJP showed their true colours when they insulted Ambedkar, says Rahul

BJP indulging in distraction; we want apology and resignation of home minister over his remarks on Ambedkar: Rahul Gandhi

BJP-RSS thinking is anti-Constitution, anti-Ambedkar: Rahul Gandhi at presser

We demanded that Amit Shah be sacked; we knew it'll not be done that's why we carried out protests: Kharge

BJP MPs blocked us from entering Parliament; they pushed me, I lost my balance and sat down: Kharge

In both the Vidhan Sabha and the Parliament, I have observed the behavior of MPs and MLAs. However, what transpired today in the Parliament was unimaginable. It was an indecent act that a civilized society cannot accept: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Expected Rahul to apologise, his behaviour was shameful, an attack on democracy: Shivraj

Rahul Gandhi deliberately reached among BJP MPs and not only did he come in the middle, but also indulged in pushing and hooliganism, says Shivraj

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at Delhi's RML Hospital to inquire about injured BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput