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"Democracy Under Fire: 141 Indian MPs Suspended, Sparks Outrage"

The Indian government has suspended 141 opposition MPs, the largest number in history, after they protested against a recent security breach at the parliamentary premises. The ruling Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) government has been accused of attacking democracy and creating anarchy. Opposition MPs have been calling for the prime minister and home minister to address parliament about the incident, but the debate has been refused. Critics argue that the government has been undermining parliamentary democracy since coming to power in 2014, with opposition parties and critical MPs facing harassment and criminal investigations.

via The Guardian|

#democracy #indian-government #opposition-mps

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"Political Chaos: Suspensions and Standoffs in the Lok Sabha"

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor and 48 other Opposition members were suspended from the Lok Sabha, minutes after Tharoor predicted his suspension on social media. This comes after 78 opposition members were suspended the previous day, setting a record for the highest number of suspensions in a single day. Tharoor viewed the suspension as an "unfair process" and criticized the government for not addressing the security breach in the Lok Sabha. He stated that the BJP wants an "Opposition-Mukt" Lok Sabha and expressed concerns about the future of parliamentary democracy in India.

via IndiaTimes|

#lok-sabha #opposition #parliamentary-democracy

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"PM Sunak Confronts Chinese Interference in UK Democracy and Espionage Threats"

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed concern over potential Chinese interference in Britain's parliamentary democracy during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a G20 Summit in India. This comes after the reported arrest of two individuals, including a researcher in the British parliament, on suspicion of spying for China. Sunak, who has sought to engage with China while also criticizing it on various issues, raised his strong concerns about interference with Premier Li. The Chinese embassy in the UK denied the allegations, calling them fabricated and malicious slander. Critics argue that China's dismissive attitude questions Sunak's approach to dialogue with the country.

via Deccan Herald|

#china #espionage #parliamentary-democracy

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UK Prime Minister Expresses Concerns Over Chinese Interference Following Arrest of Parliament Employee

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed "strong concerns" to China's premier about potential Chinese interference in British democracy after a parliament employee was arrested on suspicion of spying for China. The employee, who allegedly had links to senior Conservative Party politicians, was arrested alongside another man. The investigation is being carried out by London's Metropolitan Police, and the two men have been released on police bail. The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China expressed shock at the alleged infiltration of the UK Parliament and called for justice to be served swiftly.

via CNN|

#china #espionage #investigation

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UK's Sunak Confronts China's Premier Li Over Alleged Spying Incident

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed "very strong concerns" to Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit in India regarding alleged Chinese interference in the U.K. parliament. This comes after the arrest of a purported Chinese spy working in the parliament. Sunak emphasized the need to protect parliamentary democracy and align the U.K.'s approach to China with that of its allies. The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China expressed shock at the infiltration of the U.K. parliament by someone allegedly acting on behalf of China. The researcher arrested had links to senior Tory MPs, including the foreign affairs committee chair.

via POLITICO Europe|

#china #espionage #g20-summit

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Rishi Sunak condemns Chinese espionage arrests, calls for clear boundaries

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed "deep concern" about "Chinese interference in British parliamentary democracy" to his Chinese counterpart, following the arrests of two men on espionage charges. One of the men, a parliamentary researcher with links to several Conservative MPs, was arrested along with another man in March. Sunak conveyed his concerns to a senior Chinese official, highlighting the alleged links between the arrested man and high-profile figures in the UK government. This comes after previous cases of Chinese government agents engaging in political interference activities in the UK.

via Euronews|

#china #espionage #parliamentary-democracy