Communal Violence Bill

Speaker Mahajan rejects Rahul Gandhi's charge of 'bias'

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday rejected Rahul Gandhi's charge of bias, saying she gave opportunities to speak to all members and parties but she could not help it if some people still levelled allegations against her.

BJP forced Congress to defer Communal violence Bill: Mulayam

Extending support to communal violence Bill, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today said he was disheartened that it was "put on hold" in Parliament by the Congress, which buckled under the pressure of communal forces like BJP. He said the Bill should be passed in the current session of Parliament.

Cong deferred communal violence Bill under BJP pressure: Mulayam

Mulayam Singh Yadav today said he was disheartened that the communal violence bill was "put on hold" in Parliament by the Congress, which buckled under the pressure of communal forces like BJP.

Communal Violence Bill doesn't give power to govt: Kapil Sibal

"We have drafted the Communal Violence Bill very carefully. There is no provision in it which gives power to the central government," Sibal tweeted.

Oppn avoids introduction of Communal Bill in Rajya Sabha

Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien ruled that the Prevention of Communal Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2014, stands deferred in view of the "mood of the House" after the move was opposed by BJP, CPI-M, AIADMK, DMK and SP.

Pro, anti-Telangana protesters clash outside Andhra Bhawan

Supporters from both sides held separate protests outside the Bhawan and raised slogans in support of their demands.

Sonia Gandhi cautions against forces weakening secular ethos

Cautioning people against forces weakening the country's secular ethos, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said communal harmony should not be disturbed over small, local incidents which should be dealt with sternly without any bias.

Communal, Telangana bills to be tabled in next session: Shinde

Shinde had announced that the Telangana Bill would also be brought to Parliament during winter session but the legislation was not tabled.

Rajnath Singh says BJP will oppose Communal Violence Bill in Rajya Sabha

"The Communal Violence Bill will damage the social fabric of the country. It will create bitterness among people. We cannot accept it under any circumstances. BJP will oppose the Bill in Parliament as well as outside," Rajnath Singh said.

How Modi has used the communal violence bill to his advantage

Modi also sweetly timed his letter to the Prime Minister and made its contents public a day after exit polls predicted a wipe out for the Congress in four key north Indian states.