City
Epaper

Sharad Pawar to fast for a day to protest suspension of 8 MPs

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 22, 2020 1:36 PM

 NCP chief Sharad Pawar said he is observing a day-long fast on Tuesday to protest the suspension of eight ...

Open in App

 NCP chief Sharad Pawar said he is observing a day-long fast on Tuesday to protest the suspension of eight Rajya Sabha members of the Upper House.

The MPs were suspended for the remaining part of the current session over their "misbehavior" with the House deputy chairman during the passage of the farm Bills on Sunday.

Addressing a Press conference here, Pawar, a Rajya Sabha member, also bemoaned the conduct of Deputy Chairman Harivansh and the Modi government''s decision of "bulldozing" the Opposition in the House.

The eight MPs were expelled for expressing their opinion, Pawar said, adding the depty chairman did not give priority to (House) rules. 

Tags: Sharad PawarRajya SabhaNationalist Congress PartyHarivanshHarivansh ji
Open in App

Related Stories

Maharashtra“Not Based on Facts and Reality”: NCP (SP) Chief Sharad Pawar Slams PM Modi for Speeches

MaharashtraUddhav Thackeray Expresses Regret for Previously Advocating Votes for Modi

MaharashtraMaharashtra Lok Sabha Election 2024: After Baramati, Another Indepedent Candidate Gets 'Tutari' Symbol in Shirur

MaharashtraGangster Chhota Rajan’s Brother and RPI(A) Chief Deepak Nikalje Extends Support to MVA & NCP (SCP)

MaharashtraVideo: Sharad Pawar Plays Video Of PM Modi's 2014 Speech In Madha Rally, Questions Him On His Promises

Maharashtra Realted Stories

Navi MumbaiNavi Mumbai Crime Branch Bust Inter-State Gang, 29 Trucks Worth Rs 5.5 Crores Seized

NashikNashik Police Launches Initiative with 44 Dedicated Personnel to Enhance Women's Safety

PoliticsFormer Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik’s Supporters Resigns As Mahayuti Announces Shiv Sena Candidate for Thane Lok Sabha Seat

ThaneWagle Estate Waste Disposal Project: Bombay HC Seeks Thane Municipal Corporation Response by June 20

Maharashtra‘Dada Is A Changed Man, Should’ve Started Own Party If Wanted To Quit’: Ajit Pawar’s Brother Shriniwas Pawar’s Renewed Attack Against Him