This Article is From Aug 08, 2016

Monsoon Session Of Parliament 2016 - Day 15: Highlights

On Friday, parliament discusses Rajnath Singh's visit to Islamabad for SAARC meet. After his visit to Pakistan, Home Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Rajya Sabha on SAARC meet. Ministers from many  parties showed support in his stand against terror.
Aug 05, 2016 12:11 (IST)

Aug 05, 2016 12:08 (IST)
Rajnath Singh speaks in the Lok Sabha.
Aug 05, 2016 12:03 (IST)
Ye Padosi Hai Ki Maanta hi Nahi Hai: Rajnath Singh

All our Prime Ministers have done their best to improve relations with our neighbours bt the problem is "yeh padosi hai ki maanta hi nahi hai".
Aug 05, 2016 11:58 (IST)
I Didn't Go To Pakistan To Have Lunch: Rajnath Singh on Pak Visit
  • Pakistan's Interior Minister invited everyone for lunch, but then left in his car. I also left then. I have no grudges as I wasn't there to have lunch.
  • I did not register any protest there. About the 'blackout' I will need to ask MEA about protocol of past occasions.
  • As far as blacking out of speech concerned, I am not aware of protocol norms followed during previous events, will have to gather info from MEA.
Aug 05, 2016 11:55 (IST)
Won't Comment whether Pakistan was right or wrong in not allowing coverage: Rajnath Singh

Aug 05, 2016 11:53 (IST)
Rajnath Singh on his speech at SAARC meet
  • I appreciate the unity of the House against terrorism, it reflects the country's determination to fight terrorism.
  • I have no hesitation in saying every Indian PM regardless of whichever party has shown determination in fight against terror.
  • It is true that Doordarshan, ANI and PTI reporters who had come from India were not allowed to enter.
Aug 05, 2016 11:50 (IST)

Opposition in Rajya sabha asks Home Minister whether his SAARC speech was blacked out.

Aug 05, 2016 11:47 (IST)
I support strong statement made by Home Minister: Anand Sharma, Congress

I join other members in condemning manner in which protocol norms were not observed and support strong statement made by Home Minister, said Anand Sharma from the Congress in Rajya Sabha.
Aug 05, 2016 11:46 (IST)
We condemn the protests held all across Pakistan against our Home Minister's visit: Majeed Menon, NCP in Rajya Sabha
Aug 05, 2016 11:37 (IST)
JDU's Sharad Yadav supports Rajnath Singh on his approach on terror.
Aug 05, 2016 11:35 (IST)
Samajwadi Party's leader Professsor Ram Gopal Yadav participates in the discussion on Home Minister's visit to Pakistan.
Aug 05, 2016 11:28 (IST)
Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad speaks in Rajya Sabha on terrorism .
Aug 05, 2016 11:25 (IST)
I urged all members that terrorists should not be glorified nor should be patronised: Rajnath Singh

  • During SAARC interior HMs meet, I urged all members that terrorists should not be glorified nor should be patronised.
  • I said that there is a need to strongest action not just against the terrorists but also those who support terrorism.
  • Terror, trafficking, cyber crime discussed at SAARC
  • India took strong stand against terror at SAARC summit
  • All countries must help to eradicate terrorists
  • Pakistan is biggest violator of human rights
Aug 05, 2016 11:24 (IST)
Rajnath Singh in Rajya Sabha

.