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Opposition stays calm during PM Modi's Lok Sabha statement on West Asia crisis
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On March 23, 2026, the opposition in Lok Sabha maintained unusual calm during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first statement on the West Asia conflict. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra coordinated the opposition's response to avoid any disruptions.
South Africa’s parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims of a Big Five drug cartel infiltrating the criminal justice system wrapped up witness testimony on 18 March 2026 after five months. Proceedings featured bizarre moments, including references to Brazilian butt lifts and personal accusations among MPs and witnesses. A final report is due by month-end.
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Malmöläinen vasemmistopuolueen kansanedustaja Malcolm Momodou Jallow poistettiin lauantaina puolueen Skånen vaalilistan läpimenoon oikeuttavalta paikalta. Hän ilmoittaa nyt eroavansa puolueesta sisäisen kritiikin seurauksena. Listan kärkeen nousee aluevaikuttaja Banesa Martinez.
Attorney Sarah-Jane Trent broke down in tears during her testimony before a parliamentary committee investigating alleged infiltration of South Africa's law enforcement, citing trauma from past events. In contrast, her former boss Paul O’Sullivan ended his appearance with theatrical gestures. The hearings on 5 and 6 March 2026 exposed differing responses to the ongoing scandal.
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The national assembly has passed the national infrastructure fund bill (national assembly bill no. 1 of 2026), moving the legislation one step closer to becoming law. The bill, introduced by majority leader Kimani Ichung'wah, underwent its third reading and was approved by a large majority on Thursday, March 5. Opposition leaders have criticized the move and demanded treasury cabinet secretary John Mbadi be summoned over alleged contradictions in his statements.
72-vuotias tehdastyöntekijä Blåvitt Elofsson Karlstadista tuli odottamatta sosialidemokraattinen kansanedustaja eron jälkeen. Hän näkee itsensä yhtenä harvinaisista aidosta työläisestä eduskunnassa ja korostaa käytännön kokemuksen arvoa. Elofsson pendelöi nyt säännöllisesti Värmlandin ja Tukholman välillä osallistuakseen politiikkaan.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa urged unity among elected representatives in his reply to the 2026 State of the Nation Address debate, using a beaver metaphor to emphasize collaborative effort. He strongly defended Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) against opposition, highlighting the need to redress past inequalities. The address also touched on water security and SANDF deployments.
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