Parliament logjam over SIR: Congress says discussion on ‘votebandi’ non-negotiable; asks why ignore Dhankar’s 2023 ruling? | India News – Times of India

Parliament logjam over SIR: Congress says discussion on ‘votebandi’ non-negotiable; asks why ignore Dhankar’s 2023 ruling? | India News – Times of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar, Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday said the Opposition’s demand for a discussion on the “votebandi” by the Election Commission is “non-negotiable” in both Houses of Parliament.Congress general secretary in-charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh, said the Chair in the Rajya Sabha continues to hold authority, regardless of who is presiding.“Yesterday, the…

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Bihar electoral revision row: Opposition meets EC; dubs the exercise as ‘votebandi’ | India News – Times of India

Bihar electoral revision row: Opposition meets EC; dubs the exercise as ‘votebandi’ | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A delegation of 11 opposition parties met the Election Commission on Wednesday and objected the ongoing intensive revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar just months ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.The delegation dubbed the exercise as “Votebandi” and claimed that this will put democracy in the state “under threat”Briefing the media after…

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