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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 05, 2026, 20:25:14 IST
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'Scared of truth, sought refuge in lies': Rahul Gandhi reacts to PM Modi's RS speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering by the MPs from the opposition.
This comes a day after Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after it reassembled at 5 pm, amid indications that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could respond later to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. Disruptions continued as BJP MP P P Chaudhury rose to speak on the motion.
This comes a day after Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after it reassembled at 5 pm, amid indications that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could respond later to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. Disruptions continued as BJP MP P P Chaudhury rose to speak on the motion.
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"During the discussions, the Indian side was successful in safegaurding the interests of its sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy...With a year of discussions, the two sides succeeded in giving the final form to various sectors of the bilateral trade agreement," Goyal said.
"During the discussions, the Indian side was successful in safegaurding the interests of its sensitive sectors, especially agriculture and dairy...With a year of discussions, the two sides succeeded in giving the final form to various sectors of the bilateral trade agreement," Goyal said.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: If PM comes to Lok Sabha, I will give him ex-army chief Naravane's book, says Rahul Gandhi
Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday displayed what he described as an unpublished memoir of former Army chief General M. M. Naravane while addressing the media and later referred to it within the Parliament premises. Gandhi said he intended to personally hand over the book to Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the Prime Minister attended the Lok Sabha, adding that the country should be made aware of its contents.
"I don't think PM will have the guts to come to the Lok Sabha today because if he comes, I am going to give him this book. If the PM comes, I will go physically and hand him this book so he can read it and the country can get to know the truth. Every youngster in India should see that this book exists. This is Mr Naravane's book. He has given an entire account of Ladakh in this book; I have been told that I cannot quote this book," Rahul Gandhi said.
"I don't think PM will have the guts to come to the Lok Sabha today because if he comes, I am going to give him this book. If the PM comes, I will go physically and hand him this book so he can read it and the country can get to know the truth. Every youngster in India should see that this book exists. This is Mr Naravane's book. He has given an entire account of Ladakh in this book; I have been told that I cannot quote this book," Rahul Gandhi said.
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday criticised the Congress, alleging that the party, under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, spreads misinformation and undermines democratic institutions. He claimed the Congress treats Parliament as an extension of its party office and routinely speaks against it.
They speak against the Parliament and never think positively. Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, they work against the country as per a conspiracy...Rahul Gandhi lies. If he has courage, he should say that a case of contempt can be taken up against him...He will have to take 100 births to be like PM Modi who thinks for the public round the clock," Giriraj Singh said, as cited by ANI.
They speak against the Parliament and never think positively. Under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, they work against the country as per a conspiracy...Rahul Gandhi lies. If he has courage, he should say that a case of contempt can be taken up against him...He will have to take 100 births to be like PM Modi who thinks for the public round the clock," Giriraj Singh said, as cited by ANI.
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Union minister of parliamentary affairs Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he has responded to Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s letter alleging that he was not being allowed to speak in the House.
“We, too, are tired of waiting, but he doesn't speak. He says that he will speak out of the rules. We waited two days but others too should be allowed to speak. He can't speak arbitrarily. This is the Parliament of India, you need to speak as per the rules,” Rijiju said, as cited by ANI.
“We, too, are tired of waiting, but he doesn't speak. He says that he will speak out of the rules. We waited two days but others too should be allowed to speak. He can't speak arbitrarily. This is the Parliament of India, you need to speak as per the rules,” Rijiju said, as cited by ANI.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to reply in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday as both Houses continue discussions on the motion of thanks to the President’s address during the ongoing Budget Session. In the Lower House, the motion was moved by Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by Tejasvi Surya, with 18 hours allotted for the debate.
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Congress MP Manish Tewari moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, seeking a detailed discussion on the India–US trade deal. He flagged concerns over its economic, energy and foreign policy implications, calling the issue one of grave public importance.
In his notice, Tewari sought a discussion on a reported statement by the US President claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil and significantly increase oil imports from the United States and Venezuela.
The motion also called for deliberations on provisions related to reducing Indian tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero, as well as a commitment to procure over USD 500 billion worth of American goods.
In his notice, Tewari sought a discussion on a reported statement by the US President claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil and significantly increase oil imports from the United States and Venezuela.
The motion also called for deliberations on provisions related to reducing Indian tariffs and non-tariff barriers to zero, as well as a commitment to procure over USD 500 billion worth of American goods.
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Congress Lok Sabha MPs will hold a meeting at the Congress Parliamentary Party office to finalise their strategy for proceedings in the House during the ongoing Budget Session.
The meeting comes in the wake of a standoff in the Lok Sabha between the opposition and the Treasury benches. The confrontation followed remarks by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who referred to an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane.
Amid the disruption, eight opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Budget Session for violating House rules and allegedly throwing papers on the Chair.
The meeting comes in the wake of a standoff in the Lok Sabha between the opposition and the Treasury benches. The confrontation followed remarks by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who referred to an unpublished memoir by former Army Chief General MM Naravane.
Amid the disruption, eight opposition MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Budget Session for violating House rules and allegedly throwing papers on the Chair.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live: Both Houses take up motion of thanks to President’s address
Both Houses of Parliament will continue the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address on Wednesday as the Budget Session progresses. In the Lok Sabha, the motion, moved by Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by Tejasvi Surya, has been allotted 18 hours for debate, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to reply later in the day.
In the Rajya Sabha, the motion of thanks was moved by BJP MP Sadanand Master. The debate follows President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament on January 28, which marked the start of the Budget Session.
According to the day’s List of Business, MPs Jair Parkash and Balashowry Vallabhaneni are also slated to table reports of the Public Accounts Committee for 2025–26.
In the Rajya Sabha, the motion of thanks was moved by BJP MP Sadanand Master. The debate follows President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament on January 28, which marked the start of the Budget Session.
According to the day’s List of Business, MPs Jair Parkash and Balashowry Vallabhaneni are also slated to table reports of the Public Accounts Committee for 2025–26.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed Rajya Sabha amid sloganeering by the MPs from the opposition.
This comes a day after Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after it reassembled at 5 pm, amid indications that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could respond later to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. Disruptions continued as BJP MP P P Chaudhury rose to speak on the motion.
Opposition members raised slogans, displayed banners and placards, and stood in the Well and the aisles of the House. Sandhya Rai, who was in the Chair, adjourned the proceedings within minutes.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha had been adjourned till 5 pm following an uproar over remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeting the Gandhi family.
As Dubey kept listing books and what they said about various members of the Gandhi family, Tenneti said he cannot allow this as the Speaker had already given a ruling, disallowing such comments.
Tenneti cited Rule 349 to not make such remarks.
Rule 349 bars members from reading from any book, newspaper or letter except in connection with the business of the House.
As opposition members strongly protested and with Dubey unrelenting, Tenneti adjourned the House till 5 pm.
This comes a day after Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after it reassembled at 5 pm, amid indications that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could respond later to the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address. Disruptions continued as BJP MP P P Chaudhury rose to speak on the motion.
Opposition members raised slogans, displayed banners and placards, and stood in the Well and the aisles of the House. Sandhya Rai, who was in the Chair, adjourned the proceedings within minutes.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha had been adjourned till 5 pm following an uproar over remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey targeting the Gandhi family.
As Dubey kept listing books and what they said about various members of the Gandhi family, Tenneti said he cannot allow this as the Speaker had already given a ruling, disallowing such comments.
Tenneti cited Rule 349 to not make such remarks.
Rule 349 bars members from reading from any book, newspaper or letter except in connection with the business of the House.
As opposition members strongly protested and with Dubey unrelenting, Tenneti adjourned the House till 5 pm.
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