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Congress and BJP spar in Gujarat assembly over denied fuel shortage debate
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A heated exchange erupted in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly on Tuesday between BJP and Congress members after the Speaker denied permission for a short discussion on LPG and petrol shortages amid the West Asia war. BJP labelled the Congress demand a premeditated conspiracy to divert attention from the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill tabled that day. The Speaker rejected it, noting a prior notice under Rule 116 had been accepted.
Argentina's Chamber of Deputies began public hearings on the Glaciers Law reform on Wednesday with over 105,000 registrants but only 360 speakers allowed, sparking opposition challenges and protests outside Congress.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged a secret understanding between the CPI(M)-led LDF and BJP at a UDF rally in Kozhikode. They claimed the BJP is aiding LDF's victory by fielding weak candidates. The party also unveiled five welfare guarantees for Kerala.
Odisha Congress has announced it will report alleged attempts to bribe its MLAs in Karnataka ahead of Rajya Sabha elections to the Election Commission. The party suspended three MLAs who voted against the party whip. OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das stated that alert MLAs foiled the bid.
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House Speaker Bojie Dy delivered a strongly worded speech on March 18, 2026, urging the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to speed up its processes so government funds reach the public promptly. The remarks followed criticism from Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno two days earlier over the lack of materialized public works projects in the first quarter of 2026.
The Chamber of Deputies rejected President Claudia Sheinbaum's electoral reform on March 11, 2026, failing to reach the required qualified majority. With 259 votes in favor and 234 against, the initiative was defeated due to opposition from allies like PT and PVEM. Ricardo Monreal from Morena announced that the party will prepare a 'Plan B' to advance it.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared March 14, 2026, a special non-working holiday across all barangays in Antipolo's 2nd District to enable voter participation in the special congressional election. Six candidates are vying for the House seat vacated by the late Romeo Acop. The Commission on Elections will conduct the vote manually.
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