Protests

Parliament Winter Session Day 20 LIVE: Both Houses adjourned till 2 p.m. as Opposition protests over Ambedkar remark row.

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Parliament Winter Session Day 20

The row over Amit Shah’s remark on Ambedkar intensifies, with both BJP and Opposition protesting outside Parliament. Both Houses adjourned till 2 p.m. shortly after convening. In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla adjourned proceedings following protests, while in the Rajya Sabha, business continued until papers were laid on the table. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar declined to entertain adjournment notices and, amid persistent sloganeering, adjourned proceedings till 2 p.m. The Opposition was expected to stage major protests in both Houses. Congress MP Manickam Tagore had submitted an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on Union Home …

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“300 Dead, Sheikh Hasina Facing Criticism: An Overview of the Violent Protests in Bangladesh”

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Bangladesh

On Sunday in Bangladesh, at least 98 people were killed and hundreds were injured as police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Hasina. During her two terms and 20 years as Prime Minister of Bangladesh, the ongoing protests, which have resulted in over 300 deaths, represent perhaps Sheikh Hasina’s most significant challenge. On Sunday alone, at least 98 people were killed and hundreds injured as police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for her resignation. This violence marked …

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Protests in Kenya continue despite the bill to increase taxes being partially withdrawn.

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Protests in Kenya

Protests have erupted in Kenya due to the Finance Bill 2024, which suggests higher taxes including VAT on bread, mobile money taxes, and environmental levies. Amid deadly clashes, the government has backed down and pledged to initiate dialogue with the protestors. Protests have erupted in Kenya against a contentious finance bill aimed at addressing the country’s high debt levels. President Ruto’s decision to withdraw the bill marks a significant reversal and a victory for demonstrators advocating for broader political reforms. The Finance Bill 2024, initially proposed by the Kenyan government, intended to raise taxes on various essential goods and services. …

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