After Sam Pitroda courted major controversy over his "racist" comment that eventually led to him having to quit the post as Indian Overseas Congress chief, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury made another contentious statement where he claimed that there are "people of N-type class and Mongolians" in the country.

"There are people of "N" type class in our country, some are like "Mongolians", some are black, some are white, no denying'," said Chowdhury.

Pitroda recently stirred a political furore by his remarks about India's diversity.

He had said in a podcast: "We have survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together, leaving aside a few fights here and there.

"We could hold the country as diverse as India together. Where people in the east look like the Chinese, people in the west look like the Arabs, people in the north look like, maybe, white and people in the south look like Africans.

"It does not matter. All of us are brothers and sisters. We respect different languages, different religions, different customs, different food," Pitroda said in the interview.

His comments went viral soon after.&nbsp;

BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slammed Pitroda over his remarks, asking, “Will the ability of people be decided in my country on the basis of skin colour?”

"Who gave permission to 'shehzada' for this game of skin colour," he asked, referring to Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader.

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<h2>Pitroda quits</h2>

Following the intense backlash, Pitroda resigned as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress "of his own accord".

"Mr Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress President has accepted his decision," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X.

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He further said that the analogies Pitroda drew were "most unfortunate and unacceptable".

"The analogies drawn by Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies," he said in a post on his official social media account.

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After Sam Pitroda courted major controversy over his "racist" comment that eventually led to him having to quit the post as Indian Overseas Congress chief, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury made another contentious statement where he claimed that there are "people of N-type class and Mongolians" in the country.

After Sam Pitroda courted major controversy over his "racist" comment that eventually led to him having to quit the post as Indian Overseas Congress chief, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury made another contentious statement where he claimed that there are "people of N-type class and Mongolians" in the country. "There are people of "N" type class in our country, some are like "Mongolians", some are black, some are white, no denying'," said Chowdhury. Pitroda recently stirred a political furore by his remarks about India's diversity. He had said in a podcast: "We have survived 75 years in a very happy environment where people could live together, leaving aside a few fights here and there. "We could hold the country as diverse as India together. Where people in the east look like the Chinese, people in the west look like the Arabs, people in the north look like, maybe, white and people in the south look like Africans. "It does not matter. All of us are brothers and sisters. We respect different languages, different religions, different customs, different food," Pitroda said in the interview. His comments went viral soon after. BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slammed Pitroda over his remarks, asking, “Will the ability of people be decided in my country on the basis of skin colour?” "Who gave permission to 'shehzada' for this game of skin colour," he asked, referring to Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader. Also read: Sam Pitroda stirs hornet's nest again, says some Indians look like 'Chinese', 'Africans' Pitroda quits Following the intense backlash, Pitroda resigned as chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress "of his own accord". "Mr Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress President has accepted his decision," Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X. "Mr. Sam Pitroda has decided to step down as Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress of his own accord. The Congress President has accepted his decision," says Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. pic.twitter.com/XgAxe2dCQC — ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2024 × He further said that the analogies Pitroda drew were "most unfortunate and unacceptable". "The analogies drawn by Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies," he said in a post on his official social media account. (With inputs from agencies)

After Sam Pitroda controversy, Adhir Ranjan calls Indians 'Mongolians, N-types'

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), made a controversial statement on Tuesday as he said while addressing a gathering in the east Indian state of West Bengal that it is "better" to vote for the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) than the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).&nbsp;

During a speech in Bengali language, the Leader of the Congress&nbsp;in the Lok Sabha,&nbsp;said, "It is necessary for Congress and the Left to win. If they don't, secularism will be at stake. Voting for TMC means voting for the BJP, so it's better to vote for BJP only. Don't vote for BJP, don't vote for TMC."&nbsp;

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Several BJP leaders shared the video on social media platforms targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led TMC. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla wrote on X, "Even Adhir Da (tallest leader of Congress knows that a vote for TMC is a vote that will harm Bengal) because of TMC policies to defend corrupt syndicate, mafias, blast accused, terrorists &amp; rapists like Shahjahan Shaikh in Sandeshkhali."&nbsp;

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TMC slammed Chowdhury's comments, saying, "After acting as the eyes and ears of BJP in Bengal, Adhir Chowdhury has now been promoted to be the voice of the BJP in Bengal. Listen to how the B-Team member is openly asking people to vote for the BJP – a party that REFUSED to release Bengal's rightful due and deprived our people of their rights (sic)."&nbsp;

It added, "Only a Bangla-Birodhi can campaign for the BJP, which has repeatedly insulted Bengal's icons. On May 13, the people of Behrampur will give a befitting response to this betrayal!"&nbsp;

<h2>Congress reacts to the video&nbsp;</h2>

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded to a question regarding the video and said he hadn't watched it yet. He said, "I haven't seen the video and don't know in which context he has said this but I want to make it clear that Congress party has just one aim that is to heavily decrease the number of seats of the BJP that it got in 2019."&nbsp;

The Congress, the Left parties and the TMC are part of the INDI alliance, but there is no seat-sharing between the Congress and TMC in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha elections.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), made a controversial statement on Tuesday as he said while addressing a gathering in the east Indian state of West Bengal that it is "better" to vote for the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) than the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), made a controversial statement on Tuesday as he said while addressing a gathering in the east Indian state of West Bengal that it is "better" to vote for the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) than the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). During a speech in Bengali language, the Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha, said, "It is necessary for Congress and the Left to win. If they don't, secularism will be at stake. Voting for TMC means voting for the BJP, so it's better to vote for BJP only. Don't vote for BJP, don't vote for TMC." Watch the video here: Instead of Voting for TMC, go and vote for BJP : WB Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/vFCOTV6rqG — Mr Sinha (Modi's family) (@MrSinha_) May 1, 2024 × Also read: Congress' wealth redistribution scheme: Why is the Solicitor General calling it 'rustic and juvenile'? Several BJP leaders shared the video on social media platforms targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led TMC. BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla wrote on X, "Even Adhir Da (tallest leader of Congress knows that a vote for TMC is a vote that will harm Bengal) because of TMC policies to defend corrupt syndicate, mafias, blast accused, terrorists & rapists like Shahjahan Shaikh in Sandeshkhali." No Mission No Vision INDI = Only Ambition , Division, Corruption & Confusion Even Adhir Da ( tallest leader of Congress knows that a vote for TMC is a vote that will harm Bengal ) because of TMC policies to defend corrupt syndicate , mafias , blast accused , terrorists &… pic.twitter.com/SrFSyKNBre — Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 1, 2024 × Also read: BJP invites Putin-linked party, Netanyahu's party to witness the election campaign TMC slammed Chowdhury's comments, saying, "After acting as the eyes and ears of BJP in Bengal, Adhir Chowdhury has now been promoted to be the voice of the BJP in Bengal. Listen to how the B-Team member is openly asking people to vote for the BJP – a party that REFUSED to release Bengal's rightful due and deprived our people of their rights (sic)." It added, "Only a Bangla-Birodhi can campaign for the BJP, which has repeatedly insulted Bengal's icons. On May 13, the people of Behrampur will give a befitting response to this betrayal!" Congress reacts to the video Congress leader Jairam Ramesh responded to a question regarding the video and said he hadn't watched it yet. He said, "I haven't seen the video and don't know in which context he has said this but I want to make it clear that Congress party has just one aim that is to heavily decrease the number of seats of the BJP that it got in 2019." The Congress, the Left parties and the TMC are part of the INDI alliance, but there is no seat-sharing between the Congress and TMC in West Bengal for the Lok Sabha elections. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury says ‘better to vote for BJP than TMC’

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday (Apr 13) hit out at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for allegedly getting into a brawl with a TMC worker on the road.

The party took to its official X handle and shared footage which showed Chowdhury in a purported altercation with TMC workers in Berhampore.

In the social media posting, the party alleged that Chowdhury's actions were a clear testament to his fear of losing in the upcoming elections.

"Your thuggery in Baharampur won't go unnoticed. Your fear of losing elections is pretty evident from your actions. But using muscle power to intimidate our workers won't help you in anyway!" TMC wrote in a posting on X.

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It is pertinent to note that TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan is also contesting from the same Lok Sabha seat as Chowdhury which is Behrampore.

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<h2>'Nothing but a ploy to stop me,' says Chowdhury</h2>

Chowdhury later released clarification over TMC's post saying that a group of unidentified "drunken" youths "stopped" his car and chanted "go back" slogans.

He stated that this was a practice started by the Trinamool Congress during last year's civic polls.

"This is nothing but a ploy to stop me. The local TMC is behind this. They want people not to work for the Congress party. This is the same thing they had done during the civic polls last year," Chowdhury told reporters.

"They were yelling: Go back, go back!! I stopped and asked them what their complaints were. Initially, only one person was there, but then several others joined him. I realised that it was organised by the TMC. But they would not be able to stop me in this way," he said.

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The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday (Apr 13) hit out at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for allegedly getting into a brawl with a TMC worker on the road.

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Saturday (Apr 13) hit out at Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for allegedly getting into a brawl with a TMC worker on the road. The party took to its official X handle and shared footage which showed Chowdhury in a purported altercation with TMC workers in Berhampore. In the social media posting, the party alleged that Chowdhury's actions were a clear testament to his fear of losing in the upcoming elections. "Your thuggery in Baharampur won't go unnoticed. Your fear of losing elections is pretty evident from your actions. But using muscle power to intimidate our workers won't help you in anyway!" TMC wrote in a posting on X. SHEER DISPLAY OF HOOLIGANISM BY ADHIR RANJAN CHOWDHURY Your thuggery in Baharampur won't go unnoticed. Your fear of losing elections is pretty evident from your actions. But using muscle power to intimidate our workers won't help you in anyway! SHAME! pic.twitter.com/eQFgFD0IRD — All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 13, 2024 × It is pertinent to note that TMC candidate Yusuf Pathan is also contesting from the same Lok Sabha seat as Chowdhury which is Behrampore. Also read: Mamata slams BJP over 'safe haven for terrorists' remark after NIA nabs Bengaluru blast accused from Kolkata 'Nothing but a ploy to stop me,' says Chowdhury Chowdhury later released clarification over TMC's post saying that a group of unidentified "drunken" youths "stopped" his car and chanted "go back" slogans. He stated that this was a practice started by the Trinamool Congress during last year's civic polls. "This is nothing but a ploy to stop me. The local TMC is behind this. They want people not to work for the Congress party. This is the same thing they had done during the civic polls last year," Chowdhury told reporters. "They were yelling: Go back, go back!! I stopped and asked them what their complaints were. Initially, only one person was there, but then several others joined him. I realised that it was organised by the TMC. But they would not be able to stop me in this way," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

TMC shares video of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s altercation with party worker; ‘display of hooliganism’

Following the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) announcement of its candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stating that she was fearful of PM Modi.

"Mamata Banerjee is worried that if she joins the INDIA Alliance, she will have to face Modi. She is worried that if the ED and CBI start visiting TMC on Modi's orders, it could pose a risk to the TMC party. So, by distancing herself from the alliance, Mamata Banerjee is sending a message to Modi's office: Don't be upset with me; I'm not part of the alliance and I won't compete with the BJP," he said.

He further claimed that Banerjee's main aim was to defeat Chowdhury at any cost, even if that meant BJP's victory.

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"Adhir Chowdhary must be defeated at any cost. Mamata Banerjee has no problem if the BJP wins instead, that's why Yusuf Pathan was nominated," he said.

Mamata's announcement included a surprise nomination for former cricketer Yousuf Pathan from the Berhampore Lok Sabha seat from&nbsp;where Congress heavyweight, Adhir Chowdhury is a sitting MP.

Among noteworthy candidates, Mahua Moitra will fight from Krishnanagar, Saayoni Ghosh from Jadavpur, Gopal Lamba from Darjeeling, Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, and actor Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC had secured 22 seats, a decrease from its previous count in 2014. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of the NDA alliance had made significant gains, capturing 18 seats. While the Congress at the time only managed to secure two seats.

As West Bengal gears up for the elections with 42 parliamentary constituencies in the state, TMC attempted a seat-sharing agreement with the Congress as part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc but failed.

As recently as Sunday (Mar 10), the West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee declared that there would be no seat adjustments with Congress in the state.

(With inputs from agencies)

Following the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) announcement of its candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stating that she was fearful of PM Modi.

Following the Trinamool Congress' (TMC) announcement of its candidates for all 42 seats in West Bengal for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stating that she was fearful of PM Modi. "Mamata Banerjee is worried that if she joins the INDIA Alliance, she will have to face Modi. She is worried that if the ED and CBI start visiting TMC on Modi's orders, it could pose a risk to the TMC party. So, by distancing herself from the alliance, Mamata Banerjee is sending a message to Modi's office: Don't be upset with me; I'm not part of the alliance and I won't compete with the BJP," he said. He further claimed that Banerjee's main aim was to defeat Chowdhury at any cost, even if that meant BJP's victory. Also read: ‘Drug Marketing Kazhagam’: BJP takes a dig at DMK, claims Stalin’s daughter-in-law directed kingpin’s film "Adhir Chowdhary must be defeated at any cost. Mamata Banerjee has no problem if the BJP wins instead, that's why Yusuf Pathan was nominated," he said. Mamata's announcement included a surprise nomination for former cricketer Yousuf Pathan from the Berhampore Lok Sabha seat from where Congress heavyweight, Adhir Chowdhury is a sitting MP. Among noteworthy candidates, Mahua Moitra will fight from Krishnanagar, Saayoni Ghosh from Jadavpur, Gopal Lamba from Darjeeling, Abhishek Banerjee from Diamond Harbour, and actor Shatrughan Sinha from Asansol. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC had secured 22 seats, a decrease from its previous count in 2014. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of the NDA alliance had made significant gains, capturing 18 seats. While the Congress at the time only managed to secure two seats. As West Bengal gears up for the elections with 42 parliamentary constituencies in the state, TMC attempted a seat-sharing agreement with the Congress as part of the Opposition's INDIA bloc but failed. As recently as Sunday (Mar 10), the West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee declared that there would be no seat adjustments with Congress in the state. (With inputs from agencies)

Lok Sabha polls: ‘Mamata shouldn’t be trusted,’ Congress’ Adhir Ranjan reacts to TMC going solo

A new row in the Indian politics after Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said key words have been dropped from the Indian Constitution. The Congress leader said that the copies of the Constitution which the lawmaker carried in their hands didn't have the word 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Preamble.

Key words from Constitution of India dropped? | All you need to know about Preamble of Constitution

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who on Saturday (September 2) declined to serve as a member on the panel formed by the Centre to analyse the issue of ‘one nation, one election’, gave his consent to be a part of the committee before the names of members came out, news agency ANI reported citing a government source.

He retracted from the panel saying that its “terms of reference have been prepared in a manner to guarantee its conclusions”.

He wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, questioning the Centre’s motives in forming the committee.

“I have just got to know through the media and a Gazette notification has appeared that I have been appointed as a Member of the High-Level Committee on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabhas. I have no hesitation whatsoever in declining to serve on the Committee whose terms of reference have been prepared in a manner to guarantee its conclusions. It is, I am afraid, a total eyewash,” Chowdhury said.

He called the move by the Centre as “constitutionally suspect, pragmatically non-feasible”.

“The sudden attempt to thrust a constitutionally suspect, pragmatically non-feasible and logistically unimplementable idea on the nation, months before the general elections, raises serious concerns about ulterior motives of the government,” he said.

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He also raised objections to the exclusion of the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge from HLC.

“I find that the current LOP in the Rajya Sabha has been excluded. This is a deliberate insult to the system of Parliamentary democracy. In these circumstances, I have no option but to decline your invitation,” he said.

The committee comprises former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Chairman, Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh, former Lok Sabha Secretary General Subhash C Kashyap, Senior Advocate Harish Salve and former Chief Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari.

As per a statement by the government, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will attend the meetings of the High-Level Committee as a special invitee.

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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who on Saturday (September 2) declined to serve as a member on the panel formed by the Centre to analyse the issue of ‘one nation, one election’, gave his consent to be a part of the committee before the names of members came out, news agency ANI reported citing a government source.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who on Saturday (September 2) declined to serve as a member on the panel formed by the Centre to analyse the issue of ‘one nation, one election’, gave his consent to be a part of the committee before the names of members came out, news agency ANI reported citing a government source. He retracted from the panel saying that its “terms of reference have been prepared in a manner to guarantee its conclusions”. He wrote a letter to Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday, questioning the Centre’s motives in forming the committee. “I have just got to know through the media and a Gazette notification has appeared that I have been appointed as a Member of the High-Level Committee on simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and the Vidhan Sabhas. I have no hesitation whatsoever in declining to serve on the Committee whose terms of reference have been prepared in a manner to guarantee its conclusions. It is, I am afraid, a total eyewash,” Chowdhury said. He called the move by the Centre as “constitutionally suspect, pragmatically non-feasible”. “The sudden attempt to thrust a constitutionally suspect, pragmatically non-feasible and logistically unimplementable idea on the nation, months before the general elections, raises serious concerns about ulterior motives of the government,” he said. Also read: Naresh Goyal arrest: Jet Airways founder sent in ED custody till Sept 11 in loan fraud case He also raised objections to the exclusion of the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge from HLC. “I find that the current LOP in the Rajya Sabha has been excluded. This is a deliberate insult to the system of Parliamentary democracy. In these circumstances, I have no option but to decline your invitation,” he said. The committee comprises former President Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Chairman, Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh, former Lok Sabha Secretary General Subhash C Kashyap, Senior Advocate Harish Salve and former Chief Vigilance Commissioner Sanjay Kothari. As per a statement by the government, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will attend the meetings of the High-Level Committee as a special invitee. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury gave consent to be part of ‘one nation, one election’ panel before withdrawing: Report

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday declined the invitation to be part of the panel which was formed by the central government to examine the possibility of implementing the idea of 'One Nation, One Election'. This comes just hours after it was announced that he would be part of the eight-member panel headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind.

India: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declines to be part of panel on 'One Nation, One Election'

Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian Parliament,&nbsp;on Wednesday, revoked the suspension of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, an official statement said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“The suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, MP from the service of the House which was effected on 10.8.2023 till the submission of the Report by the Committee of Privileges, has been revoked with effect from 30.8.2023,” an official notification issued by Lok Sabha secretariat said.

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Earlier today Chowdhury was present before the Parliament’s Privileges Committee to record his in connection with his suspension from the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from Lok Sabha on August 10 over “deliberate and repeated misconduct” in the Lower House.

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“This House having taken serious note of the gross, deliberate and repeated misconduct of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in utter disregard to the House and authority of Chair resolves that the matter of his misconduct be referred to Committee of Privileges of the House for the further investigation and report to the House and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury be suspended from the service of the House till the Committee submits its report,” he said. The House had adopted the resolution by voice vote.

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Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian Parliament, on Wednesday, revoked the suspension of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, an official statement said. “The suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, MP from the service of the House which was effected on 10.

Lok Sabha, the lower house of Indian Parliament, on Wednesday, revoked the suspension of Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, an official statement said. “The suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, MP from the service of the House which was effected on 10.8.2023 till the submission of the Report by the Committee of Privileges, has been revoked with effect from 30.8.2023,” an official notification issued by Lok Sabha secretariat said. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from Lok Sabha revoked pic.twitter.com/708MD7YXZV — ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2023 × Also read | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reacts to Lok Sabha suspension, calls it 'deliberate design by ruling party' Earlier today Chowdhury was present before the Parliament’s Privileges Committee to record his in connection with his suspension from the Lok Sabha. Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was suspended from Lok Sabha on August 10 over “deliberate and repeated misconduct” in the Lower House. The resolution for the suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who is a Congress leader in Lok Sabha, was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. Also read | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha till report of Privileges Committee “This House having taken serious note of the gross, deliberate and repeated misconduct of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in utter disregard to the House and authority of Chair resolves that the matter of his misconduct be referred to Committee of Privileges of the House for the further investigation and report to the House and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury be suspended from the service of the House till the Committee submits its report,” he said. The House had adopted the resolution by voice vote. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Lok Sabha revokes suspension of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury after Privileges Committee evaluation

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a day after his suspension from the Lower House, called the act a "deliberate design by the ruling party to throttle the voice of the Opposition".

He also claimed that the suspending members will "undermine the spirit of Parliamentary democracy" and further indicated that he may move the Supreme Court if needed.

While addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Saturday (12 Aug), Chowdhury dubbed his suspension by the ruling party a "retrogressive step". Further stating that he has been trapped in a "queer" situation", he said, "I have been hanged and thereafter I will have to face the trial".

On being asked about his suspension along with four other opposition MPs, he said, "there is a deliberate design by the ruling party to throttle the voice of the opposition by resorting to various unsavoury instruments which should not be applied to me."

"But with all respect to the chair of the House, I must say that I cannot contradict the direction of the chair. But if I find that this kind of situation could be resolved by court, I may try also to it," said the Congress MP from West Bengal's Baharampur constituency.

<h2>'May move to Supreme Court soon', says Chowdhury</h2>

He said consultations are on about whether to move the Supreme Court or not. "I may move the court soon," Chowdhury said.

He said, "Very steadfastly and with all humility at my command, I can say that I did not have even a remote objective to disparage or tarnish anyone whosoever in Parliament."&nbsp;

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"Modi ji speaks on everything but on Manipur issue, he is sitting 'nirav' which means silent. 'Nirav' means silent. My intention was not to insult PM Modi," he asserted.

"But, I do not know why for one or two words, which were misconstrued by them as offensive, the BJP may have protested to the Speaker as per the rules and got those words expunged," he said.

"Naturally, it is a queer, very precarious. Retrogressive steps are being taken by the government. These kinds of retrogressive steps will certainly undermine the spirit of Parliamentary democracy," Chowdhury said.

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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a day after his suspension from the Lower House, called the act a "deliberate design by the ruling party to throttle the voice of the Opposition".

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, a day after his suspension from the Lower House, called the act a "deliberate design by the ruling party to throttle the voice of the Opposition". He also claimed that the suspending members will "undermine the spirit of Parliamentary democracy" and further indicated that he may move the Supreme Court if needed. While addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Saturday (12 Aug), Chowdhury dubbed his suspension by the ruling party a "retrogressive step". Further stating that he has been trapped in a "queer" situation", he said, "I have been hanged and thereafter I will have to face the trial". On being asked about his suspension along with four other opposition MPs, he said, "there is a deliberate design by the ruling party to throttle the voice of the opposition by resorting to various unsavoury instruments which should not be applied to me." "But with all respect to the chair of the House, I must say that I cannot contradict the direction of the chair. But if I find that this kind of situation could be resolved by court, I may try also to it," said the Congress MP from West Bengal's Baharampur constituency. 'May move to Supreme Court soon', says Chowdhury He said consultations are on about whether to move the Supreme Court or not. "I may move the court soon," Chowdhury said. He said, "Very steadfastly and with all humility at my command, I can say that I did not have even a remote objective to disparage or tarnish anyone whosoever in Parliament." Also read: Pakistan lawmaker Anwar Ul Haq Kakar chosen as new interim prime minister "Modi ji speaks on everything but on Manipur issue, he is sitting 'nirav' which means silent. 'Nirav' means silent. My intention was not to insult PM Modi," he asserted. "But, I do not know why for one or two words, which were misconstrued by them as offensive, the BJP may have protested to the Speaker as per the rules and got those words expunged," he said. "Naturally, it is a queer, very precarious. Retrogressive steps are being taken by the government. These kinds of retrogressive steps will certainly undermine the spirit of Parliamentary democracy," Chowdhury said. (With inputs from the agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury reacts to Lok Sabha suspension, calls it 'deliberate design by ruling party'

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will be holding a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha members on Friday (August 11) to discuss Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from the lower house for “repeated misconduct”. The meeting was called at the CPP office at the Parliament at 10:30 am. 
 
On Thursday (August 10), a resolution was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi for the suspension of Chowdhury after the Congress leader's certain remarks on the prime minister amid the no-confidence motion debate led to outrage from the treasury benches. The resolution was passed using a voice vote. 
 
Later, Chowdhury defended his remarks stating that he was not insulting the country's prime minister. "Modi ji is sitting 'nirav' on Manipur issue, which means sitting silent. 'Nirav' means to be silent. My intention was not to insult PM Modi," said the Congress leader in Lok Sabha.

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"PM Modi did not feel that he was insulted, his darbaris (courtiers) felt so and brought this proposal against me. I came to know that (the matter) has been referred to the privileges committee and I have been suspended till then," he added.

<h2>Congress responds to Chowdhury's&nbsp;suspension</h2>

Congress MP Manish Tewari said that the suspension was “unfortunate” and an “utter violation of Article 105 (1) of the Constitution of India”. 
 
“It has profound implications for democracy &amp; freedom speech in Parliament &amp; the legislatures,” he said while writing on X. 
 
“It is in utter violation of Article 105 (1) of the Constitution of India that states Subject to the provisions of this constitution and the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament, there shall be freedom of speech in Parliament,” he added. 
 
“This is a fit case for to challenge the suspension in an appropriate Court of Law,” Tewari stated. 
 
Meanwhile, Congress whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore stated, "First time for speaking against Modi, largest opposition (party) leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended. Unbelievable. Undemocratic. Condemn the autocracy."

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Speaking in the House, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Joshi stated, “It has become habitual for him (Adhir) and it has become most unfortunate. He is the leader of the Congress party, which is the largest party in the opposition in this House. Despite repeated warnings, he has not improved himself.” 
 
"Always in his debate he makes these baseless charges, he tries to lower the dignity of the government. There are no facts in his arguments and he never apologises. Today also, we demanded that he apologise. He did the same thing when the home minister was speaking," Joshi added.

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Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will be holding a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha members on Friday (August 11) to discuss Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from the lower house for “repeated misconduct”.

Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi will be holding a meeting with the party's Lok Sabha members on Friday (August 11) to discuss Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's suspension from the lower house for “repeated misconduct”. The meeting was called at the CPP office at the Parliament at 10:30 am. On Thursday (August 10), a resolution was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi for the suspension of Chowdhury after the Congress leader's certain remarks on the prime minister amid the no-confidence motion debate led to outrage from the treasury benches. The resolution was passed using a voice vote. Later, Chowdhury defended his remarks stating that he was not insulting the country's prime minister. "Modi ji is sitting 'nirav' on Manipur issue, which means sitting silent. 'Nirav' means to be silent. My intention was not to insult PM Modi," said the Congress leader in Lok Sabha. ALSO READ | Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended from Lok Sabha till report of Privileges Committee "PM Modi did not feel that he was insulted, his darbaris (courtiers) felt so and brought this proposal against me. I came to know that (the matter) has been referred to the privileges committee and I have been suspended till then," he added. Congress responds to Chowdhury's suspension Congress MP Manish Tewari said that the suspension was “unfortunate” and an “utter violation of Article 105 (1) of the Constitution of India”. “It has profound implications for democracy & freedom speech in Parliament & the legislatures,” he said while writing on X. “It is in utter violation of Article 105 (1) of the Constitution of India that states Subject to the provisions of this constitution and the rules and standing orders regulating the procedure of Parliament, there shall be freedom of speech in Parliament,” he added. “This is a fit case for to challenge the suspension in an appropriate Court of Law,” Tewari stated. Meanwhile, Congress whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore stated, "First time for speaking against Modi, largest opposition (party) leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury suspended. Unbelievable. Undemocratic. Condemn the autocracy." WATCH | No-Confidence motion LIVE: PM Modi attacks Opposition in Parliament: They are betraying people| WION Speaking in the House, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Joshi stated, “It has become habitual for him (Adhir) and it has become most unfortunate. He is the leader of the Congress party, which is the largest party in the opposition in this House. Despite repeated warnings, he has not improved himself.” "Always in his debate he makes these baseless charges, he tries to lower the dignity of the government. There are no facts in his arguments and he never apologises. Today also, we demanded that he apologise. He did the same thing when the home minister was speaking," Joshi added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Sonia Gandhi to hold meeting with Congress MPs over suspension of Adhir Ranjan from Lok Sabha

Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury feels a section of young "overambitious" leaders is becoming increasingly restless and deserting the party due to the growing perception that it is not going to return to power at the Centre anytime soon.

Conceding that their exit might adversely impact the party "temporarily", the veteran Congress MP, however, said party "discipline and ideology can't be compromised to satisfy the individual aspirations of leaders who lack ideological commitment.

The Congress leader hinted at the possibility of some more young leaders quitting the party after the high-profile desertion of Jyotiraditya Scindia and rebellion by Sachin Pilot.

"There is a certain section of overambitious young leaders. They are becoming restless and feeling they are not getting their due in the party and are looking for other options to satisfy their individual ambitions."

"This is happening due to a growing perception that as the Congress wont return to power (at the Centre) shortly, so the party wont be able to satisfy all their demands. So they are either jumping the ship or are planning to do so," Chowdhury told PTI in an interview.

Talking about Scindia and Pilot, he said they were never neglected or given short shrift by the party.

He said there have been leaders with great potential in several political parties who did not get their due.

"But did they leave their party to enjoy the fruits of power? The answer is no. The problem is the lack of commitment," he said.

Chowdhury also rejected the claim that Jyotiraditya Scindia won Madhya Pradesh for the Congress as its campaign committee chief for the assembly polls.

If that were the case, he would not have lost his Lok Sabha seat, the veteran Congress leader said.

Rajasthan, where Sachin Pilot has risen in revolt against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, has a history of change of guard every five years, Chowdhury said.

"Had he (Pilot) been the only factor which led to our victory in the 2018 assembly polls we wouldnt have fared so badly in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan, he said.

Scindia left the Congress with his band of loyal MLAs in March and joined the BJP, resulting in the fall of the Kamal Nath government and the saffron party's return to power.

Pilot was removed as deputy chief minister and Rajasthan Congress president after he revolted against Gehlot, a representative of the old guard in the Congress.

He has neither left the party nor been expelled.

Former union minister Milind Deora, one of the young faces in the Congress had last year proposed Pilot and Scindia for the post of the party's national president.

Deora had told PTI he agreed with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that the new Congress president should be young, capable and possess electoral, administrative and organisational experience, and a pan-India appeal.

"In my view, Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia have all these qualities and can provide strength to the organisation and vigour to the opposition space," he had said.

When asked whether the disillusionment of the young leaders stems from the power struggle between the old guard and the Young Turks in the party, with the former holding sway, Chowdhury replied in the negative.

Can you show me one political party in India which has leaders of only one age group? Any political party or organisation is a blend of young and experienced leaders.

Just because I am over 60 will you throw me out of the party? In BJP, when Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani were leaders, they had groomed others like Narendra Modi and the present-day BJP leadership, he said.

Chowdhury blamed a section of media for presenting the difference of opinion as disputes within the party.

He dismissed as "untrue" suggestions that Scindia and Pilot were sidelined as they could pose a threat to Rahul Gandhi's leadership.

"This is completely untrue. Had Rahul Ji felt threatened by them, he wont have encouraged them to take up important assignments both in the party and in governments, he said.

When asked whether the problems the Congress is facing stemmed from a leadership crisis, the five-time MP from West Bengals Beharampore said the party is just going through a bad, rough patch, which is quite common in politics.

"There is no leadership crisis in our party. Its a media creation. We have Sonia Gandhi as our leader and no one should question her political acumen as it under her leadership that the party won two successive terms from 2004- 2014," he said.

Responding to a question about who will take over the mantle from interim president Sonia Gandhi, Chowdhury, a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, said though there were several good leaders they lack the stature and charisma of the Gandhi family which acts as glue for the party.

"We would like to have a member of the Gandhi family to lead us. Sonia Gandhiji has done a great job in the last year. If Rahul Gandhi Ji wants to take up the mantle he can always do so," he said.

Asked why the Congress was reluctant about looking beyond the Gandhi family despite repeated electoral reverses, he said, "Thats because no one has the charisma the Gandhi family has. When we have someone else with such charisma, he can lead the party. We had P V Narasimha Rao, Sitaram Kesari as party presidents in the past."

He said a "false" perception has been created by a section of media at BJP's bidding that Rahul Gandhi is a "part-time politician".

Chowdhury said Rahul Gandhi is the only leader who has been consistently opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's policies.

"He has been uncompromising in it. But a section of media loves to paint him as an immature politician. The day we return to power, you will find Rahul ji being hailed as a great politician," he said.

Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury feels a section of young "overambitious" leaders is becoming increasingly restless and deserting the party due to the growing perception that it is not going to return to power at the Centre anytime soon.

Leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury feels a section of young "overambitious" leaders is becoming increasingly restless and deserting the party due to the growing perception that it is not going to return to power at the Centre anytime soon. Conceding that their exit might adversely impact the party "temporarily", the veteran Congress MP, however, said party "discipline and ideology can't be compromised to satisfy the individual aspirations of leaders who lack ideological commitment. The Congress leader hinted at the possibility of some more young leaders quitting the party after the high-profile desertion of Jyotiraditya Scindia and rebellion by Sachin Pilot. "There is a certain section of overambitious young leaders. They are becoming restless and feeling they are not getting their due in the party and are looking for other options to satisfy their individual ambitions." "This is happening due to a growing perception that as the Congress wont return to power (at the Centre) shortly, so the party wont be able to satisfy all their demands. So they are either jumping the ship or are planning to do so," Chowdhury told PTI in an interview. Talking about Scindia and Pilot, he said they were never neglected or given short shrift by the party. He said there have been leaders with great potential in several political parties who did not get their due. "But did they leave their party to enjoy the fruits of power? The answer is no. The problem is the lack of commitment," he said. Chowdhury also rejected the claim that Jyotiraditya Scindia won Madhya Pradesh for the Congress as its campaign committee chief for the assembly polls. If that were the case, he would not have lost his Lok Sabha seat, the veteran Congress leader said. Rajasthan, where Sachin Pilot has risen in revolt against Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, has a history of change of guard every five years, Chowdhury said. "Had he (Pilot) been the only factor which led to our victory in the 2018 assembly polls we wouldnt have fared so badly in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls in Rajasthan, he said. Scindia left the Congress with his band of loyal MLAs in March and joined the BJP, resulting in the fall of the Kamal Nath government and the saffron party's return to power. Pilot was removed as deputy chief minister and Rajasthan Congress president after he revolted against Gehlot, a representative of the old guard in the Congress. He has neither left the party nor been expelled. Former union minister Milind Deora, one of the young faces in the Congress had last year proposed Pilot and Scindia for the post of the party's national president. Deora had told PTI he agreed with Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh that the new Congress president should be young, capable and possess electoral, administrative and organisational experience, and a pan-India appeal. "In my view, Sachin Pilot and Jyotiraditya Scindia have all these qualities and can provide strength to the organisation and vigour to the opposition space," he had said. When asked whether the disillusionment of the young leaders stems from the power struggle between the old guard and the Young Turks in the party, with the former holding sway, Chowdhury replied in the negative. Can you show me one political party in India which has leaders of only one age group? Any political party or organisation is a blend of young and experienced leaders. Just because I am over 60 will you throw me out of the party? In BJP, when Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani were leaders, they had groomed others like Narendra Modi and the present-day BJP leadership, he said. Chowdhury blamed a section of media for presenting the difference of opinion as disputes within the party. He dismissed as "untrue" suggestions that Scindia and Pilot were sidelined as they could pose a threat to Rahul Gandhi's leadership. "This is completely untrue. Had Rahul Ji felt threatened by them, he wont have encouraged them to take up important assignments both in the party and in governments, he said. When asked whether the problems the Congress is facing stemmed from a leadership crisis, the five-time MP from West Bengals Beharampore said the party is just going through a bad, rough patch, which is quite common in politics. "There is no leadership crisis in our party. Its a media creation. We have Sonia Gandhi as our leader and no one should question her political acumen as it under her leadership that the party won two successive terms from 2004- 2014," he said. Responding to a question about who will take over the mantle from interim president Sonia Gandhi, Chowdhury, a member of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, said though there were several good leaders they lack the stature and charisma of the Gandhi family which acts as glue for the party. "We would like to have a member of the Gandhi family to lead us. Sonia Gandhiji has done a great job in the last year. If Rahul Gandhi Ji wants to take up the mantle he can always do so," he said. Asked why the Congress was reluctant about looking beyond the Gandhi family despite repeated electoral reverses, he said, "Thats because no one has the charisma the Gandhi family has. When we have someone else with such charisma, he can lead the party. We had P V Narasimha Rao, Sitaram Kesari as party presidents in the past." He said a "false" perception has been created by a section of media at BJP's bidding that Rahul Gandhi is a "part-time politician". Chowdhury said Rahul Gandhi is the only leader who has been consistently opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's policies. "He has been uncompromising in it. But a section of media loves to paint him as an immature politician. The day we return to power, you will find Rahul ji being hailed as a great politician," he said.

'Overambitious' young leaders quitting Congress as they feel party won't come to power soon: Adhir

Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-refers-personal-data-protection-bill-to-joint-parliamentary-committee-267725">Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury</a> on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-ji-visit-kota-and-ask-for-cm-ashok-gehlots-resignation-sambit-patra-273407">Sambit Patra</a> on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'. 
 
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nia-to-take-over-jk-police-officers-arrest-case-as-investigation-reveals-new-findings-274013">Davindar Singh</a> was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11. 
 
"We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi". 
 
"The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added. 
 
Patra further added that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aimim-chief-asaduddin-owaisi-take-money-from-congress-but-vote-for-me-274140">Congress</a> attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis. 
 
"Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra.

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Patra further asserted that Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/opposition-parties-rue-passage-of-citizenship-amendment-bill-in-lower-house-267327">Tarun Gogoi</a> had recently called Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/p-chidambaram-wants-pm-modi-to-have-televised-qa-session-over-caa-with-critics-273880">Narendra Modi</a>, a 'Hindu Jinnah'. 
 
"The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra. 
 
Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were. 
 
Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/amit-shah-attacks-congress-over-inaction-against-terrorism-says-pm-modi-ensured-india-is-safe-258293">Pulwama attack</a> in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year.

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"Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets. 
 
"The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted. 
 
"Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet. 
Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.

Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'.

Condemning the statement of Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on the arrest of Jammu and Kashmir cop Davinder Singh, BJP leader Sambit Patra on Tuesday said that Congress' behaviour deserves a 'democratic surgical strike'. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Davindar Singh was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir on January 11. "We all know that a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir has been arrested for involvement in terrorist activity. But Congress has done what it is best at and that is to attack India and try to protect Pakistan," said Patra while addressing a press conference in New Delhi". "The kind of behaviour the Congress party has shown today deserves a democratic surgical strike. They're appeasing Pakistan every day. The BJP condemns the statement of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, LOP of Congress and Randeep Surjewala, the head of media," he added. Patra further added that Congress attacks India, Indian Army, Intelligent Forces, Indian Jawans and Government of India on a regular basis. "Congress has time and again found religion in terror. They coined the terms Saffron Terror and Hindu terrorism. At the behest of Sonia Gandhi, they had coined the term 'Saffron Terror'," said Patra. This is the same Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury who had stood up in the Parliament during the abrogation of Article 370 and had said, "Did you ask Pakistan? Did you ask UN? This is a bilateral issue." Why are they singing the tune of Pakistan: Dr. @sambitswaraj — BJP (@BJP4India) January 14, 2020 × Patra further asserted that Congress leader Tarun Gogoi had recently called Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a 'Hindu Jinnah'. "The Congress attacked Modi Ji and called him Hindu Jinnah. Using words like Hindu Jinnah, Hindu terrorism is to prove Hindus as terrorists somewhere. Rahul Gandhi also said that, we are not afraid of SIMI or Islamic terrorism, we are afraid of Hindus," said Patra. Patra said after Chowdhury stated that the "troll regiment of RSS" would have been more strident and vociferous had arrested Jammu and Kashmir cop Davindar Singh been "Davindar Khan" and raised a question on who the "real culprits" behind the Pulwama attack were. Citing the incident, Chowdhury demanded a "fresh look" in the Pulwama attack in 40 CRPF personnel were killed in February last year. Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan ,the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion. (1/3) — Adhir Chowdhury (@adhirrcinc) January 14, 2020 × "Had #DavindarSingh by default been Davindar khan, the reaction of troll regiment of RSS would have been more strident and vociferous. Enemies of our country ought to be condemned irrespective of Colour, Creed, and Religion," the Congress leader said in a series of tweets. "The chink in the armour is exposed in the valley much to the consternation of us, we can not afford ourselves to be penny wise and pound foolish," he tweeted. "Now the question will certainly be arisen as to who were real culprits behind the gruesome Pulwama incident, need a fresh look on it," he said in another tweet. Singh and the terrorists were arrested while they were travelling together in a vehicle on the National Highway in J-K.

Congress deserves a 'democratic surgical strike': Sambit Patra

Several BJP members including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday sought an unconditional apology from Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying he had termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as "infiltrators" and it was an "insult" to the voters.

As Chowdhury did not tender an apology and said his remarks were being misunderstood, Joshi hit out at him and urged the chair to move ahead with the day`s business.

The minister also called Congress president Sonia Gandhi an "infiltrator" referring to her foreign origins.

After the House met after lunch, BJP member Nishikant Dubey attacked Chowdhury saying that illegal migrations had been taking place in several districts of West Bengal.

"He should seek forgiveness from the House," Dubey said.

Joshi said a leader of Congress has come from Italy. He said Chowdhury has made "irresponsible remarks" against the Prime Minister and Home Minister and these cannot be accepted.

"Their own leader is `ghuspaithia` (infiltrator). Congress has little sense. He should apologise," he said and added that if Chowdhury does not apologise, Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi should apologise on his behalf.

Chowdhury said the ruling party members were making a mountain out of a molehill and they should listen to him if they have courage.

He made allegations against the government but Joshi urged the chair to expunge them from records.

He said BJP leaders had called party chief Sonia Gandhi an infiltrator.

"If my leader is an infiltrator, so is yours," he said.

Rama Devi, who was in the chair, also said that Chowdhury should apologise.

BJP member Rajendra Agarwal said Congress resorts to voting bank politics and said it was responsible for "demographic change" in some states of the northeast.

He said Sonia Gandhi had taken Indian citizenship 18 years after her marriage.

Joshi said our demand is that he should apologise and the House should run.

He said Chowdhury was not ready to apologise and accused the Congress member of lacking sensitivity and behaving irresponsibly.

"Congress does not improve, Adhir does not mend, please take today`s agenda," he said.

Several BJP members including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday sought an unconditional apology from Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying he had termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as "infiltrators" and it was an "insult" to the voters.

Several BJP members including Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday sought an unconditional apology from Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying he had termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah as "infiltrators" and it was an "insult" to the voters. As Chowdhury did not tender an apology and said his remarks were being misunderstood, Joshi hit out at him and urged the chair to move ahead with the day`s business. The minister also called Congress president Sonia Gandhi an "infiltrator" referring to her foreign origins. After the House met after lunch, BJP member Nishikant Dubey attacked Chowdhury saying that illegal migrations had been taking place in several districts of West Bengal. "He should seek forgiveness from the House," Dubey said. Joshi said a leader of Congress has come from Italy. He said Chowdhury has made "irresponsible remarks" against the Prime Minister and Home Minister and these cannot be accepted. "Their own leader is `ghuspaithia` (infiltrator). Congress has little sense. He should apologise," he said and added that if Chowdhury does not apologise, Sonia Gandhi or Rahul Gandhi should apologise on his behalf. Chowdhury said the ruling party members were making a mountain out of a molehill and they should listen to him if they have courage. He made allegations against the government but Joshi urged the chair to expunge them from records. He said BJP leaders had called party chief Sonia Gandhi an infiltrator. "If my leader is an infiltrator, so is yours," he said. Rama Devi, who was in the chair, also said that Chowdhury should apologise. BJP member Rajendra Agarwal said Congress resorts to voting bank politics and said it was responsible for "demographic change" in some states of the northeast. He said Sonia Gandhi had taken Indian citizenship 18 years after her marriage. Joshi said our demand is that he should apologise and the House should run. He said Chowdhury was not ready to apologise and accused the Congress member of lacking sensitivity and behaving irresponsibly. "Congress does not improve, Adhir does not mend, please take today`s agenda," he said.

BJP seeks apology from Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over remarks against Modi, Shah

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills.

Speaker <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/lok-sabha-speaker-om-birla-rejects-ministers-demand-says-there-will-be-no-adjournments-238511">Om Birla</a> assured them that he will take care that members get information about the bills on the agenda at least one day in advance. Opposition members raised the issue soon after the House met for the day and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that bills were being brought in without taking members into confidence.&nbsp;

He was countered by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, who said the bills were discussed in the meeting of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/17-opposition-mps-express-concern-over-passing-bills-without-scrutiny-write-to-rajya-sabha-chairman-238669">Business Advisory Committee</a> (BAC) and only those bills are coming for which time had been allotted by the committee.

&nbsp;The Speaker said that opposition members can have detailed discussion on their concerns in the meeting of BAC and the bills being brought had been discussed at the meeting of the committee. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said Dam Safety Bill was not taken up on Wednesday and members had prepared for it, but three other bills had been listed in Thursday`s agenda.

&nbsp;Another TMC lawmaker Sudip Bandopadhyay said that after the list of business, a revised list of business was reaching members after 9 pm. He said members do not have any idea of bills coming up and do not have adequate time for preparation.&nbsp;

Another party MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the government was using its power "whimsically and arbitrarily". "Parliament cannot function at whims and fancies of anyone," he said, adding that the BAC only allocates time and the list of business is prepared by the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

DMK member Kanimozhi said that members have to wait in late evening hours for a revised list of business and "completely new bills" are brought. "There is decorum in the House and I am sure the government also does not want to spoil it.&nbsp;

The session was extended and we are cooperating. You can`t take us for granted to that extent. You have to respect that," she said. Gaurav Gogoi of Congress said they had hoped that there will be a discussion on floods in some parts of the country Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that BAC meeting has been held, time allocated and bills have been circulated."The purpose of the extension is that very important government business (is pending), that`s why I appeal to you to cooperate," he said. He said short duration discussion can be taken up in regular session.&nbsp;

Chowdhury denied that he had called for deferring discussion on dam safety bill and said he had only said that it was a new bill and should not be clubbed with an amendment bill. He said the government should not take the Parliament for granted.

&nbsp;Birla said he had heard all the members and noted that Saugata Roy had not cited the whole point of order. The Speaker said his effort is to run the House by consensus."The issue you have raised, I will discuss again in BAC with you. And according to your expectation, I will personally take care that before the bill is brought, all members get information at least a day in advance from Speaker`s Office also so that you can prepare," he said.

&nbsp;Opposition members lauded the decision of Speaker with thumping of desks. "Today what will be taken up is what the Chair decides," he added. Later, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Mulayam Singh Yadav raised the issue of government extending the session and pressing with bills and alleged there was some "hidden agenda".

The money of people is being spent. There is some agenda. How many seats are vacant," he said. Joshi said opposition demanded that Parliament should run for at least 100 days in a year. "There is a business. The laws are being made in the interest of people," he said. &nbsp;

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills.

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Thursday accused the government of making frequent and late changes in the list of business, making it difficult for them to prepare for bills. Speaker Om Birla assured them that he will take care that members get information about the bills on the agenda at least one day in advance. Opposition members raised the issue soon after the House met for the day and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleged that bills were being brought in without taking members into confidence. He was countered by Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, who said the bills were discussed in the meeting of Business Advisory Committee (BAC) and only those bills are coming for which time had been allotted by the committee. The Speaker said that opposition members can have detailed discussion on their concerns in the meeting of BAC and the bills being brought had been discussed at the meeting of the committee. Trinamool Congress member Saugata Roy said Dam Safety Bill was not taken up on Wednesday and members had prepared for it, but three other bills had been listed in Thursday`s agenda. Another TMC lawmaker Sudip Bandopadhyay said that after the list of business, a revised list of business was reaching members after 9 pm. He said members do not have any idea of bills coming up and do not have adequate time for preparation. Another party MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that the government was using its power "whimsically and arbitrarily". "Parliament cannot function at whims and fancies of anyone," he said, adding that the BAC only allocates time and the list of business is prepared by the Lok Sabha. DMK member Kanimozhi said that members have to wait in late evening hours for a revised list of business and "completely new bills" are brought. "There is decorum in the House and I am sure the government also does not want to spoil it. The session was extended and we are cooperating. You can`t take us for granted to that extent. You have to respect that," she said. Gaurav Gogoi of Congress said they had hoped that there will be a discussion on floods in some parts of the country Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that BAC meeting has been held, time allocated and bills have been circulated."The purpose of the extension is that very important government business (is pending), that`s why I appeal to you to cooperate," he said. He said short duration discussion can be taken up in regular session. Chowdhury denied that he had called for deferring discussion on dam safety bill and said he had only said that it was a new bill and should not be clubbed with an amendment bill. He said the government should not take the Parliament for granted. Birla said he had heard all the members and noted that Saugata Roy had not cited the whole point of order. The Speaker said his effort is to run the House by consensus."The issue you have raised, I will discuss again in BAC with you. And according to your expectation, I will personally take care that before the bill is brought, all members get information at least a day in advance from Speaker`s Office also so that you can prepare," he said. Opposition members lauded the decision of Speaker with thumping of desks. "Today what will be taken up is what the Chair decides," he added. Later, Samajwadi Party (SP) member Mulayam Singh Yadav raised the issue of government extending the session and pressing with bills and alleged there was some "hidden agenda". The money of people is being spent. There is some agenda. How many seats are vacant," he said. Joshi said opposition demanded that Parliament should run for at least 100 days in a year. "There is a business. The laws are being made in the interest of people," he said.

Members will get information on bills a day in advance: Speaker assures Opposition

Senior Congress leader and Member of parliament from Baharampur Lok Sabha seat of West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, was named Congress' party chief in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The decision came after Congress top brass today morning, including Sonia Gandhi and party chief Rahul Gandhi, held a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ahead-of-pm-modis-meeting-with-party-chiefs-congress-discusses-strategy-on-key-matters-228215">meeting to decide party strategy</a> on key matters such as Lok Sabha speaker's election and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to discuss the 'one nation, one election' issue, news agency PTI reported.&nbsp;

The meeting, chaired by Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi, saw Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh in attendance along with senior leaders like AK Antony, P Chidambaram, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Jairam Ramesh, K Suresh, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The meeting took place at Sonia Gandhi's residence 10, Janpath.

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is one of the two MPs of Indian National Congress in West Bengal. He is serving as the Member of Parliament for Berhampore since 1999. He is also a former president of West Bengal Pradesh Congress.

In 2019 General Elections he defeated TMC’s Apurba Sarkar with more than 78,000 votes.

Popularly known as ‘Nawab of Murshidabad’ or ‘Robinhood of Baharampur’, Chowdhury joined the Indian National Congress party during the premiership of Rajiv Gandhi.&nbsp;

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stronghold in the area is the sole reason behind Baharampore Lok Sabha constituency is traditionally a Congress bastion since 1999.

There are seven Assembly seats of Baharampore — Naoda, Kandi, Beldanga, Burdwan, Rejinagar, Baharampur and Bharatpur. All the seven seats were won by the Congress in the 2016 state decision.

(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp; 
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Senior Congress leader and Member of parliament from Baharampur Lok Sabha seat of West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, was named Congress' party chief in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Senior Congress leader and Member of parliament from Baharampur Lok Sabha seat of West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, was named Congress' party chief in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The decision came after Congress top brass today morning, including Sonia Gandhi and party chief Rahul Gandhi, held a meeting to decide party strategy on key matters such as Lok Sabha speaker's election and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to discuss the 'one nation, one election' issue, news agency PTI reported. The meeting, chaired by Congress Parliamentary Party leader Sonia Gandhi, saw Rahul Gandhi and former prime minister Manmohan Singh in attendance along with senior leaders like AK Antony, P Chidambaram, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma, Jairam Ramesh, K Suresh, and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. The meeting took place at Sonia Gandhi's residence 10, Janpath. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is one of the two MPs of Indian National Congress in West Bengal. He is serving as the Member of Parliament for Berhampore since 1999. He is also a former president of West Bengal Pradesh Congress. In 2019 General Elections he defeated TMC’s Apurba Sarkar with more than 78,000 votes. Popularly known as ‘Nawab of Murshidabad’ or ‘Robinhood of Baharampur’, Chowdhury joined the Indian National Congress party during the premiership of Rajiv Gandhi. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stronghold in the area is the sole reason behind Baharampore Lok Sabha constituency is traditionally a Congress bastion since 1999. There are seven Assembly seats of Baharampore — Naoda, Kandi, Beldanga, Burdwan, Rejinagar, Baharampur and Bharatpur. All the seven seats were won by the Congress in the 2016 state decision. (With inputs from PTI)

Congress names Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury party chief in Lok Sabha 

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had a close shave today when his car was hit by a container in Murshidabad district.

Chowdhury and his driver were unhurt, Murshidabad SP Mukesh said.

The accident took place near Rejinagar check post around 3.10 pm when the former Union minister was going to Raghunathganj in the district from Kolkata.

A container coming from the opposite direction hit the side of his car on National Highway 34.

&quot;I was sleeping and did not realise that my car was hit. I thank my driver as he did a great job, otherwise something bad could have happened,&quot; Chowdhury told PTI.

&quot;I am fine now and heading towards Raghunathganj,&quot; the Congress leader said.

The driver of the container has been detained, the SP said. The container was also seized.

&quot;We are conducting a probe into the matter and the culprit will face action as per law,&quot; the SP said.

A container coming from the opposite direction hit the side of his car on National Highway 34

West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had a close shave today when his car was hit by a container in Murshidabad district. Chowdhury and his driver were unhurt, Murshidabad SP Mukesh said. The accident took place near Rejinagar check post around 3.10 pm when the former Union minister was going to Raghunathganj in the district from Kolkata. A container coming from the opposite direction hit the side of his car on National Highway 34. "I was sleeping and did not realise that my car was hit. I thank my driver as he did a great job, otherwise something bad could have happened," Chowdhury told PTI. "I am fine now and heading towards Raghunathganj," the Congress leader said. The driver of the container has been detained, the SP said. The container was also seized. "We are conducting a probe into the matter and the culprit will face action as per law," the SP said.

West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury escapes unhurt after his car is hit by container

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