19 August 2025, 11:21 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: 'Rahul Gandhi Went To Bihar To Spread Lies': BJP’s CT Ravi
Speaking on the ongoing SIR row in Bihar, BJP leader CT Ravi said, "If he had faith in the Constitution, he could have lodged a complaint, but he did not do so. This means he does not have proof and has made false allegations. He has gone to Bihar to spread lies.”
“When Congress wins, they say people have shown faith in them, but when they lose, they blame EVMs, Election Commission...", the BJP leader said targeting LoP Rahul Gandhi.
#WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, BJP leader CT Ravi says, "If he had faith in the Constitution, he could have lodged a complaint, but he did not do so. This means he does not have proof and has made false allegations. He has gone to… pic.twitter.com/prf21uyHkx
— ANI (@ANI) August 19, 2025
19 August 2025, 09:52 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: PM Modi Arrives At Parliament Library Building
PM Modi has arrived at the Parliament Library Building for the meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party.
PM Sh @NarendraModi arrives at the Parliament Library Building for the meeting of the NDA Parliamentary Party pic.twitter.com/aHXm2QSDm5
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) August 19, 2025
18 August 2025, 17:36 PM
LIVE| Parliament Monsoon Session 2025: 'Sambit Patra Accuses Opposition Of Shielding Infiltrators'
BJP MP Sambit Patra alleged that the Opposition avoids engaging with the Election Commission despite repeated notices, claiming their intention is to protect infiltrators for vote-bank politics. He asserted that no infiltrator has any right over India’s resources.
#WATCH | Delhi | BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "The EC writes to the opposition again and again but they don't visit the EC once... they only have one intention - to save the infiltrators who have come from foreign countries through their own people... We all know how they want to… pic.twitter.com/8NPkaK0ePS
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 17:14 PM
Live| Parliament Monsoon Session 2025 : 'INDIA Bloc To Hold Virtual Meeting At 5:30 PM'
Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain said the Opposition will meet at 5:30 pm to finalise its Vice Presidential candidate. He added that consultations are ongoing among different parties, and a decision will be announced by this evening or tomorrow.
#WATCH | On Opposition's Vice Presidential candidate, Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain says, "There is a meeting at 5.30 pm today. Consultations are going on. We will tell you as soon as something is decided...Different parties are making different suggestions...Congress is… pic.twitter.com/TLd61Maish
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 16:28 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE Updates: Rajya Sabha Passes Indian Ports Bill 2025
The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, aimed at streamlining and updating India’s port laws, has now cleared the Rajya Sabha, completing its passage in both Houses of Parliament.
Indian Ports Bill passed by Rajya Sabha
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 14:45 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE | ‘Our Right, Our vote, Stop This Loot And Fraud’: Akhilesh Yadav
Speaking on the ongoing vote theft allegations and “Vote Chori” row, Lok Sabha MP Akhilesh Yadav taking jibe at the government and ECI said, “Our right, our vote, stop this loot and fraud.”
हमारा हक़, हमारा वोट
बंद करो ये लूट-खसोट pic.twitter.com/zLNy2nKELN— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 14:34 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE | 'ECI Can’t Threaten Us…': Mallikarjun Kharge
Speaking on the ongoing “Vote Chori” row, INC president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “the right to vote has been given to us by the Constitution, and no one has the authority to take it away. The ECI is trying to threaten and intimidate us, but we will not be scared of their threats. We will continue to fight for democracy.”
मतदान का हक हमें संविधान ने दिया है, उसे छीनने का अधिकार किसी को भी नहीं है।
ECI हमें धमका और डरा रहा है, हम उनकी धमकियों से डरने वाले नहीं है। लोकतंत्र के लिए लड़ते रहेंगे। pic.twitter.com/QSY6rH9oDy
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 14:27 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE | Opposition Failed To Acknowledge India’s Space Achievements: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Lok Sabha takes up special discussion on India's First Astronaut Aboard the International Space Station – Critical Role of Space programme for ‘Viksit Bharat By 2047’.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said, "You (Opposition) have failed to congratulate the space experts and scientists for our space achievements. Your anger can be with the government. Your anger can be with the BJP and the NDA. But it is surprising that you can be angry with an astronaut…”
“You are angry with the earth, you are angry with the sky and today you seem to be angry with space as well”, he said, targeting the Opposition.
#WATCH | Lok Sabha takes up special discussion on India's First Astronaut Aboard the International Space Station – Critical Role of Space programme for ‘Viksit Bharat By 2047’.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, "You (Opposition) have failed to congratulate the space experts… pic.twitter.com/jJj4yeVbW8
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 14:05 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: 'Election Commission Should Respond to Claims…' Says Prashant Kishor
Speaking on the “Vote Chori” row, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor said, "Suppose Rahul Gandhi does not follow the Election Commission's words, what will the Election Commission do? What Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission are saying about each other is not important”.
“As the leader of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi has raised certain issues, and the Election Commission should respond to them point by point. Instead of giving answers, you are saying apologise..." he said.
#WATCH | Saharsa, Bihar: Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor says, "Suppose Rahul Gandhi does not follow the Election Commission's words, what will the Election Commission do? What Rahul Gandhi and the Election Commission are saying about each other is not important. As the leader… pic.twitter.com/vXYwrtrrVC
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 13:15 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Rahul Gandhi's Intention Is To Save infiltrators: BJP MP Patra
Speaking on the ongoing SIR row, BJP MP Sambit Patra said, "The whole of India is seeing the behaviour of the Congress Party and opposition parties for the last few days, especially with regard to the SIR issue and the Bihar elections”...
“What is the intention behind the tour that Rahul Gandhi is doing? There is only one intention behind this, and that intention is how to save the infiltrators”...
“This is a natural process that it becomes the responsibility of the Election Commission to clean up the infiltrators. They should not come in the electoral roll and they should not be able to participate in the elections. They do not have the right to vote”...BJP MP Sambit Patra criticised Congress party and LoP Rahul Gandhi.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "The whole of India is seeing the behaviour of the Congress Party and opposition parties for the last few days, especially with regard to the SIR issue and the Bihar elections. You all are seeing that the activities of the Parliament are… pic.twitter.com/0aAh1TuCSW
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 12:05 PM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Opposition May Bring Impeachment Motion Against CEC
Amid the ongoing allegations of 'vote theft,' opposition parties are likely to bring an impeachment motion in the monsoon session of Parliament against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
Opposition parties likely to bring Impeachment motion notice against CEC: Sources
Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/5N9dxAk8CE#CEC #GyaneshKumar #ECI pic.twitter.com/xaLPWJ2Be1
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:32 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till 12:00 Noon
Speaking on the protest by Opposition MPs over SIR and other issues, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, If you ask questions with the same force with which you are shouting slogans, it will be beneficial for the people of the country…’
“If you try to destroy government property, I will have to take some decisive decisions and the people of the country will see you. Action has been taken against members for such incidents in many assemblies. I warn you again. Do not try to destroy government property. This is my request to you”, LoP Speaker Om Birla said.
Also the proceedings of the House have been adjourned till 12:00 noon today.
#WATCH | On protest by Opposition MPs over SIR and other issues, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla says, "If you ask questions with the same force with which you are shouting slogans, it will be beneficial for the people of the country. The people have not sent you to destroy government… pic.twitter.com/3mTKdP3MYS
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:21 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: INDIA Bloc Leaders Hold Meeting At RS Office
INDIA bloc leaders hold a meeting in the office of Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA bloc leaders hold a meeting in the office of Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge in Parliament
(Source: AICC) pic.twitter.com/mhi6POF5jK
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:15 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session LIVE: Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till 2 PM
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM following slogannering by Opposition MPs in the House
Deputy Chairman Harivansh said, "Please let the House function. This is Zero Hour."
#WATCH | Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM following slogannering by Opposition MPs in the House
Deputy Chairman Harivansh says, "Please let the House function. This is Zero Hour." pic.twitter.com/uYYEDordhv
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:08 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: 'Parliament Will Honour Him': Kiren Rijiju On Shubhanshu Shukla
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tweets, "Our hero astronaut capt Subhanshu Shukla has returned home after a successful mission to International Space Station. Parliament will honour him with a special discussion on his historic milestone and India’s growing space ambitions in our journey towards."
Our hero astronaut capt Subhanshu Shukla has returned home after a successful mission to International Space Station. Parliament will honour him with a special discussion on his historic milestone and India’s growing space ambitions in our journey towards #ViksitBharat pic.twitter.com/jbLl9Xa3e1
— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:06 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: INDIA Alliance MPs Protest Over SIR And 'Vote Chori'
INDIA alliance MPs protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of 'vote chori' against the BJP and the Election Commission of India.
#WATCH | Delhi: INDIA alliance MPs protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar and allegations of 'vote chori' against the BJP and the Election Commission of India. pic.twitter.com/1WuLpXe3Or
— ANI (@ANI) August 18, 2025
18 August 2025, 11:03 AM
Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: Two Bills To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha
In addition to the discussion on astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, two significant Bills are set to be introduced in the Lok Sabha today.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal will present the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025, which seeks to amend certain legislations in order to decriminalise and rationalise offences, aimed at strengthening trust-based governance and promoting ease of living and doing business.
The second Bill, the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, will be introduced by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This Bill proposes further amendments to the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017.
