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​​Debates, protests, and adjournments: Top 10 moments from winter session of parliament in pictures​

Last updated on - Dec 20, 2024, 15:32 IST
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One nation, one election

On December 17, the Lok sabha witnessed the tabling of the "One nation, one election" bill. This significant legislative proposal seeks to synchronise national and state elections. The bill was referred to the Joint parliamentary committee for review. (ANI photo)

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Constitution debate

Marking the 75th year of the constitution, a parliamentary debate on its relevance quickly turned combative. Both the ruling alliance and the opposition agreed on its supremacy but accused each other of undermining its principles. (ANI photo)

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No-confidence motion against VP

A no-confidence motion by the opposition against Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar added to the session's drama. The motion, however, was rejected by the deputy chairman, citing procedural lapses as the required 14-day notice was not provided. (ANI photo)

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Adani took centre stage

Congress MPs wore masks resembling PM Modi and industrialist Gautam Adani, they criticised the alleged ties between the two. Rahul Gandhi’s mock “interview” of the masked MPs was another highlight of the protest. (AP photo)

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Rahul’s rose gesture

In a rare moment of calm, Rahul Gandhi handed a rose and a tricolour to defence minister Rajnath Singh as he entered the parliament premises. (PTI photo)

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Priyanka Gandhi’s bags

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra made headlines with her handbags. One day after controversy over her "Palestine" bag, she arrived with another bag highlighting the plight of minorities in Bangladesh. (ANI photo)

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Ambedkar remark

The INDIA bloc staged a protest march from Vijay Chowk to parliament, demanding an apology and resignation from Union home minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr BR Ambedkar. The bloc termed the comments “derogatory” and “unacceptable." (PTI photo)

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Counter-protests by BJP

Counter protests were held by the BJP-led NDA outside the Parliament. BJP’s Giriraj Singh also brandished a poster of George Soros and Sonia Gandhi, accusing the opposition of foreign influence. (PTI photo)

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A return gift

BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi added to the handbag controversy by gifting Priyanka Gandhi a bag with "1984" printed on it, a reference to the anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi’s assassination. (Photo: X/ Priti Gandhi)

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Session ends in scuffle

The winter session concluded on a chaotic note. A clash over alleged derogatory remarks about Dr BR Ambedkar led to injuries for BJP MPs Pratap Sarangi and Mukesh Rajput. BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of assault and filed a police complaint. (ANI photo)

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