All articles tagged with #opposition protests
Originally Published 6 months ago — by National Catholic Reporter
In Armenia, tensions between the government and the church escalate as authorities arrest Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and seek another bishop amid protests and accusations of plotting against the government, highlighting ongoing political and religious conflicts in the country.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by India Today
The Winter Session of the Indian Parliament witnessed the highest number of MPs being suspended, with a total of 146 MPs suspended for unruly behavior and protests. Out of these, 100 MPs were suspended from the Lok Sabha, leaving 100 constituencies without representation. The suspension spree began after Opposition MPs demanded a statement from the Home Minister regarding a security breach in the Lok Sabha chamber. The suspension of opposition MPs during the session allowed the ruling BJP to pass important bills without opposition debate, further tilting the balance of power in their favor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO Europe
Serbian opposition parties and independent election observers have accused President Aleksandar Vučić of electoral fraud in Sunday's elections, particularly in Belgrade. Protesters have declared a hunger strike and set up camp inside the central election commission building, demanding that the stolen elections be recognized. The ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) claimed victory with about 47% support nationally, but the opposition gained significant support in Belgrade. The OSCE and local independent election monitor CRTA have expressed grave concerns about irregularities, including violence, vote-buying, and misuse of public resources. Protesters are demanding the overturning of the election results.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NDTV
Both Houses of parliament in India were adjourned amid protests by opposition members over the suspension of 14 MPs following a security breach. The MPs demanded a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the breach, but their notices were rejected. The breach, orchestrated by a group of six individuals, aimed to draw attention to issues such as unemployment, farmers' plight, and the situation in Manipur. The opposition members staged a protest in front of the Gandhi statue on parliament premises.