Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of Congress MP Rajani Patil
New Delhi (PTI): Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil with a voice vote.
Patil was suspended on February 10 this year during the Budget session for allegedly videographing House proceedings and sharing it on social media against Rajya Sabha rules.
Presenting the 74th report of Committee of Privileges, BJP MP Saroj Pandey said the panel recommended that Patil be held guilty for breach of privilege. The panel, she added, also recommended that Patil's suspension from the House be considered adequate and revoked with effect from Monday (August 7, 2023).
Rakesh Sinha of BJP later moved to revoke the suspension. This was adopted by a voice vote.
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BJP takes out torch rally in Ranchi over women's quota bill
Ranchi (PTI): Jharkhand BJP on Tuesday took out a torch rally in Ranchi against the Congress-led opposition alliance for allegedly obstructing the implementation of the women's reservation bill in the Lok Sabha.
Led by the BJP women's wing, the 'Mahila Aakrosh Mashal Yatra' was taken out from Ranchi's Jaipal Singh Stadium to Albert Ekka Chowk.
Jharkhand BJP president Aditya Sahu, who also took part in the procession, said, "By opposing the Women's Reservation Bill, the Congress-led opposition alliance in Lok Sabha has committed an injustice against women in the country. The people will never forgive them."
Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said, "Historic decisions are being taken to empower women under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but the opposition is obstructing women's rights due to its narrow politics."
Jharkhand BJP women's wing president Aarti Singh said that the women of Jharkhand have now awakened and are ready to fight to any extent for their honour and rights.
