Sumitra Mahajan

Parliamentary work experience should be considered while electing Lok Sabha speaker, says Sumitra Mahajan

With the allocation of ministerial portfolios in the new BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government completed, the focus has now shifted to electing the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha.

11 June 2024, 15:33 IST

Parliamentary work experience should be considered while electing Lok Sabha speaker, says Sumitra Mahajan

11 June 2024, 15:33 IST

Cong candidate’s exit from Indore race shouldn't have happened: Sumitra Mahajan

In a major setback to the Congress in Indore, its candidate Akshay Kanti Bam pulled back from the contest on April 29, the last date for withdrawal of nominations, and joined the BJP.

04 May 2024, 12:20 IST

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Congress candidate’s exit from Indore race shouldn't have happened: Sumitra Mahajan

Cong candidate’s exit from Indore race shouldn't have happened: Sumitra Mahajan

04 May 2024, 12:20 IST

Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan backs 'one nation, one election' concept; slams Udhayanidhi over remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader expressed hope the committee under Kovind will take a suitable decision after deliberating on all aspects of 'one nation, one election'.

04 September 2023, 23:04 IST

Former LS Speaker Sumitra Mahajan backs 'one nation, one election' concept; slams Udhayanidhi over remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma'

04 September 2023, 23:04 IST

Oppn lacks leadership to take on Modi: Sumitra Mahajan

Mahajan said in a democracy, the opposition should be strong.

19 July 2023, 17:49 IST

Opposition alliance lacks leadership to take on PM Modi, says Sumitra Mahajan

Oppn lacks leadership to take on Modi: Sumitra Mahajan

19 July 2023, 17:49 IST

Parliament temple of democracy, says former LS speaker

As many as 25 parties are expected to attend the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday

26 May 2023, 14:36 IST

Parliament temple of democracy, Oppn's inauguration row unnecessary, says former LS speaker Sumitra Mahajan

Parliament temple of democracy, says former LS speaker

26 May 2023, 14:36 IST

Mahajan asks Om Birla to check news of her 'death'

Mahajan also wondered why some Mumbai news channels, in particular, flashed the fake news of her demise

23 April 2021, 09:27 IST

Sumitra Mahajan says Om Birla should look into news of her 'death'

Mahajan asks Om Birla to check news of her 'death'

23 April 2021, 09:27 IST

Vijayvargiya lies low after Poha remark backfires

While all other party leaders including former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan courted arrest as part of the protest in Indore, Kailash Vijayvargiya, the tallest BJP leader of the city, was absent. The senior BJP leader also avoided clarifying his controversial claim.

25 January 2020, 01:51 IST

Vijayvargiya lies low after Poha remark backfires

25 January 2020, 01:51 IST

'Couldn't raise issues under BJP, asked Cong's help'

She went on to claim she could not raise issues of public interest several times when her own party's government was in power in MP as she was "tied down by discipline"

03 December 2019, 06:14 IST

'Couldn't raise issues under BJP, asked Cong's help'

03 December 2019, 06:14 IST

Jaitley's death an irreparable loss: Mahajan

Former Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Saturday termed as "irreparable loss for the government and the BJP" the death of former union finance minister Arun Jaitley.

24 August 2019, 13:33 IST

Jaitley's death an irreparable loss: Mahajan

24 August 2019, 13:33 IST

India lost dedicated leader in Swaraj: Mahajan

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday remembered late Sushma Swaraj as the MP who with her oratory skills and photographic memory used to make Opposition members nervous in Parliament.

07 August 2019, 12:58 IST

India lost dedicated leader in Swaraj: Mahajan

07 August 2019, 12:58 IST