Parliament Intolerance Debate

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said anyone seeking to disturb communal amity will not be spared and the government was prepared for a CBI probe into the lynching of a Muslim man in Dadri so that the truth comes out.

On a day Home Minister Rajnath Singh sparred with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi over the issue of perceived intolerance in the country, a group of women lawmakers stood out in the debate.

Stressing on 'growing intolerance' in the country, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday that a cow was safer in India than a Muslim.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament today for his -silence- on the incidents of perceived intolerance in the country. -Today in India, protest means sedition,- he said.

Concluding a special discussion on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in a democratic country like India, if there is any source of guidance, it is Constitution. "We have to introspect, look at the vision of our founding fathers and raise our level far more," he said.

The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the Government today said.

In the middle of a fiery debate in Parliament on perceived "intolerance" in the country, the ruling BJP today warned its lawmakers against speaking out of turn and diverting attention from the government's development agenda.

Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim triggered a row on Monday after he attributed a controversial comment to Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Mr Singh denied making the remark even as others pointed out that the comment was made by late Vishhwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal.

A debate in Parliament today on 'rising intolerance' was waylaid by a comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left parliamentarian Mohd Salim.

Scores of Youth Congress workers who assembled at Jantar Mantar today agitating against the alleged growing "intolerance" in the country, have been detained.

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today urged members not to show their intolerance in the house while taking part in the debate on the issue of intolerance and listen to the views of other members with patience.

After a discussion on the Constitution last week to mark the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, lawmakers in Parliament is today debating the perceived "intolerance" in the country.

A fierce row erupted in Parliament today during a debate on 'rising intolerance', over a controversial comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim. The uproar forced the first adjournment of the Lok Sabha since the winter session began last Thursday.

The Trinamool Congress' stance holds out hope for the government which is keen to pass the Goods and Services tax - Modi government's flagship legislative agenda - in the current session of Parliament.

The government is bracing up for a tough week in Parliament from Monday, with opposition parties giving a number of notices in both Houses seeking a debate on 'intolerance' in society and action against some ministers for their alleged provocative remarks.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said anyone seeking to disturb communal amity will not be spared and the government was prepared for a CBI probe into the lynching of a Muslim man in Dadri so that the truth comes out.

On a day Home Minister Rajnath Singh sparred with Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi over the issue of perceived intolerance in the country, a group of women lawmakers stood out in the debate.

Stressing on 'growing intolerance' in the country, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday that a cow was safer in India than a Muslim.

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament today for his -silence- on the incidents of perceived intolerance in the country. -Today in India, protest means sedition,- he said.

Concluding a special discussion on the Constitution in Rajya Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in a democratic country like India, if there is any source of guidance, it is Constitution. "We have to introspect, look at the vision of our founding fathers and raise our level far more," he said.

The prevailing communal situation in the country does not indicate existence of alleged intolerance in the country, the Government today said.

In the middle of a fiery debate in Parliament on perceived "intolerance" in the country, the ruling BJP today warned its lawmakers against speaking out of turn and diverting attention from the government's development agenda.

Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim triggered a row on Monday after he attributed a controversial comment to Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Mr Singh denied making the remark even as others pointed out that the comment was made by late Vishhwa Hindu Parishad leader Ashok Singhal.

A debate in Parliament today on 'rising intolerance' was waylaid by a comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left parliamentarian Mohd Salim.

Scores of Youth Congress workers who assembled at Jantar Mantar today agitating against the alleged growing "intolerance" in the country, have been detained.

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today urged members not to show their intolerance in the house while taking part in the debate on the issue of intolerance and listen to the views of other members with patience.

After a discussion on the Constitution last week to mark the 125th birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, lawmakers in Parliament is today debating the perceived "intolerance" in the country.

A fierce row erupted in Parliament today during a debate on 'rising intolerance', over a controversial comment attributed to Home Minister Rajnath Singh by Left lawmaker Mohammad Salim. The uproar forced the first adjournment of the Lok Sabha since the winter session began last Thursday.

The Trinamool Congress' stance holds out hope for the government which is keen to pass the Goods and Services tax - Modi government's flagship legislative agenda - in the current session of Parliament.

The government is bracing up for a tough week in Parliament from Monday, with opposition parties giving a number of notices in both Houses seeking a debate on 'intolerance' in society and action against some ministers for their alleged provocative remarks.