India is set to witness a high-voltage monsoon session of Parliament as the government and opposition prepare for a major political showdown. Ahead of the session, the government convened an all-party meeting to discuss the legislative agenda, but the meeting witnessed tension after opposition parties staged a symbolic walkout. The opposition protested against the invitation extended to rebel Trinamool Congress MPs, whose recognition as members of the NCPI is still pending before the Lok Sabha Speaker. Several opposition parties, including the Congress, DMK, Samajwadi Party, JMM, Shiv Sena UBT and others, joined the protest.

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

India's Parliament was told on Thursday (February 9) that more than 1.6 million Indians have renounced their Indian citizenship since 2011, including 225,620 last year, which was the highest during the period, while the lowest of 85,256 was in 2020.

Govt data shows 225,000 people renounced Indian citizenship in 2022

Two of the three agriculture-related legislation piloted by the Narendra Modi government, aimed at liberalising the farm sector, were passed by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Sunday. But why voice notes in Indian Parliamentary System are so controversial? WION's Political Editor Kartikeya Sharma explains you why?

Farm bills passed in Indian parliament with controversial voice vote | Rajya Sabha | WION

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Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

Parliament Monsoon Session begins amid Opposition protest over Rebel MPs

Govt data shows 225,000 people renounced Indian citizenship in 2022

Farm bills passed in Indian parliament with controversial voice vote | Rajya Sabha | WION