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  • What did Rakesh Tikait say about Budget 2024? Pramod Tiwari said- handed over a ‘rattle’ to Bihar-Andhra

    The first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term has arrived. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget in Parliament for the seventh consecutive time. She has become the first Finance Minister of the country to do so. Meanwhile, a statement from farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has come. He said that farmers are not going to get any benefit from this budget.

    Budget 2024: Mayawati unhappy with the budget, first reaction of UP Congress President Ajay Rai, know what he said

    There is no benefit to farmers: Rakesh Tikait

    On Union Budget 2024, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said, “They (the Centre) might find this budget fine on paper, but at the ground level, it is not going to benefit the farmers… The government should pay the price of crops, provide free electricity, cheap fertilisers, reduce GST on farming equipment…”

    Budget 2024: ‘Is there anything for the farmers of UP in the budget?’ Akhilesh Yadav asked questions, SP said- Uncle…

    Pramod Tiwari said- handed over the rattle

    Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said on the Union Budget, “Big promises were made to the farmers but what did they get? Neither the minimum support price was mentioned nor the Kisan Samman Nidhi was increased… Overall, it was disappointing and they have given a ‘rattle’ to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh…”

    What did Dimple Yadav say?

    On the Union Budget 2024, SP MP from Mainpuri, Dimple Yadav said, “There should have been something for the safety of women, there is nothing (in the budget)… the kitchen has not been taken care of because the government is not willing to take any action regarding inflation.

    Budget 2024: CM Yogi praised the budget of Modi government, Brajesh said- dreams will be fulfilled; What did Keshav Maurya say?

    Shivpal Singh Yadav called the budget average

    SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav wrote- This is an average, meaningless, misleading and lacking long-term vision budget. This budget has disappointed the most populous state of the country.

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  • PM Modi Calls Himself ‘Sabse Bada OBC,’ Accuses Congress Of Indulging In Hypocrisy.

    NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a fiery response to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in Parliament on Monday, proudly proclaimed himself as ‘Sabse Bada OBC,’ slamming the Congress for what he termed as ”hypocrisy. ” and ”double standards” in dealing with leaders from Backward communities.

    Congress Insulted Karpoori Thakur, OBC Leaders: PM

    In a scathing attack on the Congress, PM Modi accused the party of disrespecting Karpoori Thakur, a stalwart from Bihar who dedicated his life to democratic principles and constitutional values. He highlighted the recent conferment of Bharat Ratna on Thakur, underscoring the challenges he faced during his tenure as Bihar CM in 1970.

    “Congress party and UPA government did not deliver justice with OBCs. A few days ago, Karpoori Thakur ji was conferred with Bharat Ratna. In 1970, when he became Bihar CM, what was not done to destabilize his government? Congress can’t tolerate OBCs…They keep counting how many OBCs are there in the government. Can’t you (Congress) see the biggest OBC here (pointing towards itself)?” PM Modi said in his reply to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ on the President’s address.

    #WATCH | “Can’t you (Congress) see the biggest OBC here?….” asks PM Modi to Congress.

    “Congress party and UPA govt did not do justice with OBCs. A few days ago, Karpoori Thakur ji was conferred with Bharat Ratna. In 1970, when he became Bihar CM, what not was done to… pic.twitter.com/AqMemfzLNw — ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2024


    UPA’s injustice to OBCs

    Continuing his offensive, PM Modi criticized the UPA government for failing to deliver justice to OBCs. He pointed out the formation of the National Advisory Council during his tenure, questioning its lack of OBC representation and influence. “During the UPA Government, an extra-constitutional body was formed. The government could not have its way before that body. National Advisory Council – did it have any OBC members? Find out,” he added.

    Inflation Legacy Of Congress: PM

    PM Modi delved into history, linking Congress to inflation. He recalled popular songs during Congress governance – ‘Mehngai Mar Gayi’ and ‘Mehngai Dayain Khaye Jaat Hai.’ Blaming Congress for inflation during their rule, he highlighted the insensitivity of their approach. “Two songs on inflation were superhits in our country – ‘Mehngai Mar Gayi’ and ‘Mehngai Dayain Khaye Jaat Hai’. Both of these songs came during Congress’ governance. Inflation was in double digits during UPA’s tenure, it can’t be denied. . What was their government’s logic? Insensitivity. They said – you can have expensive ice creams but why do you cry about inflation?… Whenever Congress came to power, it strengthened inflation,” he added.

    Lok Sabha Adopts Motion Of Thanks

    Lok Sabha adopted the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address after PM Modi’s impassioned response, where he not only lambasted the opposition but also outlined the government’s achievements. The motion passed through a voice vote, concluding a spirited debate with over 60 members participating.

    Budget Session Dynamics

    The ongoing budget session, possibly the last before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in April-May, witnessed President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of the two Houses, setting the tone for the upcoming political events.

  • Punjab Governor Vs AAP govt: Assembly summoned on March 3, SG Tushar Mehta tells apex court docket

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has summoned the Assembly for the finances session on March 3, his counsel advised the Supreme Court on Monday amid a tussle with the AAP authorities over the problem.

    The high court docket, which was listening to the state authorities’s plea towards the governor’s alleged “refusal” to summon the Budget session for March 3, stated the Punjab authorities is duty-bound to furnish info as sought by the governor and on the identical time the governor can be duty-bound to simply accept the suggestions of Cabinet on the convening of meeting.

    Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, showing for the governor, advised a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that the plea filed by the Punjab authorities doesn’t survive in view of the governor’s determination to convene the Assembly.

    “The problem may not survive. The Hon’ble governor has passed this letter,” Mehta advised the bench additionally comprising Justice PS Narasimha.

    The tussle between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had worsened final week with Purohit indicating he’s in no hurry to summon the meeting’s finances session, and reminding the CM about his “derogatory” response to a letter from the Raj Bhavan.

    In that February 13 letter, the governor had requested Mann to elucidate the method of choosing 36 authorities faculty principals for a coaching seminar held just lately in Singapore, and raised different points as properly.

    Punjab Cabinet had determined to name the meeting session on March 3 and had requested the governor to summon the House.

    NEW DELHI: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has summoned the Assembly for the finances session on March 3, his counsel advised the Supreme Court on Monday amid a tussle with the AAP authorities over the problem.

    The high court docket, which was listening to the state authorities’s plea towards the governor’s alleged “refusal” to summon the Budget session for March 3, stated the Punjab authorities is duty-bound to furnish info as sought by the governor and on the identical time the governor can be duty-bound to simply accept the suggestions of Cabinet on the convening of meeting.

    Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, showing for the governor, advised a bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud that the plea filed by the Punjab authorities doesn’t survive in view of the governor’s determination to convene the Assembly.googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    “The problem may not survive. The Hon’ble governor has passed this letter,” Mehta advised the bench additionally comprising Justice PS Narasimha.

    The tussle between Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had worsened final week with Purohit indicating he’s in no hurry to summon the meeting’s finances session, and reminding the CM about his “derogatory” response to a letter from the Raj Bhavan.

    In that February 13 letter, the governor had requested Mann to elucidate the method of choosing 36 authorities faculty principals for a coaching seminar held just lately in Singapore, and raised different points as properly.

    Punjab Cabinet had determined to name the meeting session on March 3 and had requested the governor to summon the House.

  • SC to listen to Punjab govt’s plea towards governor’s refusal to summon Budget session

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court agreed to listen to on Tuesday a plea of the Punjab authorities towards the Governor’s “refusal” to summon the Budget session scheduled for March 3.

    A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha stated it can take up the Punjab authorities’s plea at 3:50 pm after a five-judge Constitution bench listening to on the Maharashtra Shiv Sena political disaster.

    Senior advocate AM Singhvi, showing for the Punjab authorities, requested for pressing listening to of the plea on Tuesday itself.

    He added that the Constitution bench listening to won’t get affected if the matter is taken up for listening to for 10 minutes through the day.

    The bench advised Singhvi, that he shall be arguing earlier than the structure bench and due to this fact it can take up the plea for listening to at 3.50 pm.

    The tussle between the Punjab Governor and Chief Minister Mann had worsened final week with Purohit indicating he’s in no hurry to summon the meeting’s finances session, and reminding the CM about his “derogatory” response to a letter from the Raj Bhavan.

    Purohit’s letter to CM Mann had come two days after the Punjab Cabinet determined to name the meeting session on March 3 and requested the governor to summon the House.

    NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court agreed to listen to on Tuesday a plea of the Punjab authorities towards the Governor’s “refusal” to summon the Budget session scheduled for March 3.

    A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha stated it can take up the Punjab authorities’s plea at 3:50 pm after a five-judge Constitution bench listening to on the Maharashtra Shiv Sena political disaster.

    Senior advocate AM Singhvi, showing for the Punjab authorities, requested for pressing listening to of the plea on Tuesday itself.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

    He added that the Constitution bench listening to won’t get affected if the matter is taken up for listening to for 10 minutes through the day.

    The bench advised Singhvi, that he shall be arguing earlier than the structure bench and due to this fact it can take up the plea for listening to at 3.50 pm.

    The tussle between the Punjab Governor and Chief Minister Mann had worsened final week with Purohit indicating he’s in no hurry to summon the meeting’s finances session, and reminding the CM about his “derogatory” response to a letter from the Raj Bhavan.

    Purohit’s letter to CM Mann had come two days after the Punjab Cabinet determined to name the meeting session on March 3 and requested the governor to summon the House.

  • UP Assembly price range session to start on Monday

    By Express News Service

    LUCKNOW: The price range session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, set to start on Monday, would witness the second annual price range of the BJP authorities after its return to energy in 2022. 

    Keeping in thoughts the upcoming ballots in 2024, the state price range, to be offered on February 22, is more likely to be larger by way of general allocations in opposition to final yr with a give attention to employment era, promotion of welfare schemes and infrastructure.

    To start with the Governor’s tackle to the joint session of the House, the upcoming price range session is more likely to see the Opposition events countering the Yogi Adityanath authorities on its claims of funding proposals acquired throughout the not too long ago concluded Global Investors Summit in Lucknow. 

    It would additionally increase the difficulty of the expenditure on the three-day mega occasion which was attended by the highest trade captains, union ministers and 1000’s of delegates each from India and overseas, in addition to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    However, within the wake of the intent for funding value Rs 33.5 lakh crore, the state finance minister is more likely to make provisions for extra incentives via 25 revised insurance policies in numerous sectors.

    As per the extremely positioned sources, the state price range which can transcend Rs 7 lakh crore in opposition to final yr’s 6.50 lakh crore, is more likely to see some new schemes and bulletins.

    Besides maintaining its focus intact on allocations to religious and spiritual tourism, the state price range is more likely to have a particular emphasis on infrastructure improvement in view of the state authorities’s dedication to carry a groundbreaking ceremony within the subsequent six months, until Diwali, to convey a major variety of funding intents to the fact.

    With the give attention to finishing the commitments of BJP Sankalp Patra of 2022, CM Yogi Adityanath is believed to have directed the involved authorities to prioritise schemes associated to farmers, ladies and youth within the price range. 

    Announcements with regard to this are more likely to be offered on February 22.

    On the opposite hand, the upcoming session is more likely to see many sparks together with the controversy over Ramcharitmanas stoked by Samajwadi Party MLC Swami Prasad Maurya, Kanpur Dehat anti-encroachment drive the place two ladies immolated themselves of their thatched hut throughout its demolition by the district administration.

    Meanwhile, the state Assembly can also be getting ready to desk new guidelines for the process and conduct of enterprise after about 65 years.

    LUCKNOW: The price range session of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, set to start on Monday, would witness the second annual price range of the BJP authorities after its return to energy in 2022. 

    Keeping in thoughts the upcoming ballots in 2024, the state price range, to be offered on February 22, is more likely to be larger by way of general allocations in opposition to final yr with a give attention to employment era, promotion of welfare schemes and infrastructure.

    To start with the Governor’s tackle to the joint session of the House, the upcoming price range session is more likely to see the Opposition events countering the Yogi Adityanath authorities on its claims of funding proposals acquired throughout the not too long ago concluded Global Investors Summit in Lucknow. 

    It would additionally increase the difficulty of the expenditure on the three-day mega occasion which was attended by the highest trade captains, union ministers and 1000’s of delegates each from India and overseas, in addition to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    However, within the wake of the intent for funding value Rs 33.5 lakh crore, the state finance minister is more likely to make provisions for extra incentives via 25 revised insurance policies in numerous sectors.

    As per the extremely positioned sources, the state price range which can transcend Rs 7 lakh crore in opposition to final yr’s 6.50 lakh crore, is more likely to see some new schemes and bulletins.

    Besides maintaining its focus intact on allocations to religious and spiritual tourism, the state price range is more likely to have a particular emphasis on infrastructure improvement in view of the state authorities’s dedication to carry a groundbreaking ceremony within the subsequent six months, until Diwali, to convey a major variety of funding intents to the fact.

    With the give attention to finishing the commitments of BJP Sankalp Patra of 2022, CM Yogi Adityanath is believed to have directed the involved authorities to prioritise schemes associated to farmers, ladies and youth within the price range. 

    Announcements with regard to this are more likely to be offered on February 22.

    On the opposite hand, the upcoming session is more likely to see many sparks together with the controversy over Ramcharitmanas stoked by Samajwadi Party MLC Swami Prasad Maurya, Kanpur Dehat anti-encroachment drive the place two ladies immolated themselves of their thatched hut throughout its demolition by the district administration.

    Meanwhile, the state Assembly can also be getting ready to desk new guidelines for the process and conduct of enterprise after about 65 years.

  • Last land survey more likely to change into foundation of employment coverage in Jharkhand

    Express News Service

    RANCHI:  State authorities is more likely to introduce a revised Bill within the upcoming Budget Session of the State Assembly making final land survey report (khatiyan) as its foundation. Sources within the state authorities mentioned that this time the Bill won’t restrict the minimize off yr to 1932 land survey however the final land survey performed within the districts.

    Notably, Governor Ramesh Bais had returned 1932-Khatian primarily based Local Policy Bill-2022 handed by Jharkhand Assembly on January 29, asking the federal government to evaluate its legality in accordance with the structure and in orders handed by the Supreme Court.

    The invoice handed by the Jharkhand Assembly was despatched to the Governor for his approval, in accordance which, an individual having domicile of Jharkhand shall imply an individual who’s an Indian citizen and resides inside the territorial and geographical limits of Jharkhand and his or her ancestor’s title is recorded within the khatian (land information) of 1932 or earlier.

    “A new local policy is being considered on the basis of last Land Survey Settlement and not 1932 Khatian, which means the districts, in which the last survey has been done, will be made the base for the policy,” mentioned a senior official within the state authorities. There will probably be provisions for landless folks too, and will probably be recognized by way of Gram Sabha, he added.

    According to official, their names and addresses can be verified by way of Gram Sabha. It will even be ascertained by way of the Gram Sabha that their names should not there in any authorities doc in another State, he added.

    Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) functionaries additionally asserted that recruitment coverage primarily based on land information (Khatiyan) will probably be launched within the Assembly. “Those who are having a ‘khatiyan’ are the owner of their land, and hence, actual residents of this state,” mentioned the JMM functionary.

    Meanwhile, a survey is being performed among the many youths to gauge their opinion concerning what they wish to see as a potential rule. Under this survey, candidates are receiving a recorded name from the CM  himself saying that the federal government doesn’t wish to problem HC’s order nd desires to begin the recruitment course of.

    State merchants to go on strike from February 15 
    Jharkhand could possibly be heading to a meals disaster with grain retailers calling an indefinite strike from February 15 in opposition to the Jharkhand State Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing Bill 2022 that introduces a market payment on perishable meals commodities. All sorts of small and large outlets are more likely to stay closed through the strike referred to as by merchants.

    RANCHI:  State authorities is more likely to introduce a revised Bill within the upcoming Budget Session of the State Assembly making final land survey report (khatiyan) as its foundation. Sources within the state authorities mentioned that this time the Bill won’t restrict the minimize off yr to 1932 land survey however the final land survey performed within the districts.

    Notably, Governor Ramesh Bais had returned 1932-Khatian primarily based Local Policy Bill-2022 handed by Jharkhand Assembly on January 29, asking the federal government to evaluate its legality in accordance with the structure and in orders handed by the Supreme Court.

    The invoice handed by the Jharkhand Assembly was despatched to the Governor for his approval, in accordance which, an individual having domicile of Jharkhand shall imply an individual who’s an Indian citizen and resides inside the territorial and geographical limits of Jharkhand and his or her ancestor’s title is recorded within the khatian (land information) of 1932 or earlier.

    “A new local policy is being considered on the basis of last Land Survey Settlement and not 1932 Khatian, which means the districts, in which the last survey has been done, will be made the base for the policy,” mentioned a senior official within the state authorities. There will probably be provisions for landless folks too, and will probably be recognized by way of Gram Sabha, he added.

    According to official, their names and addresses can be verified by way of Gram Sabha. It will even be ascertained by way of the Gram Sabha that their names should not there in any authorities doc in another State, he added.

    Senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) functionaries additionally asserted that recruitment coverage primarily based on land information (Khatiyan) will probably be launched within the Assembly. “Those who are having a ‘khatiyan’ are the owner of their land, and hence, actual residents of this state,” mentioned the JMM functionary.

    Meanwhile, a survey is being performed among the many youths to gauge their opinion concerning what they wish to see as a potential rule. Under this survey, candidates are receiving a recorded name from the CM  himself saying that the federal government doesn’t wish to problem HC’s order nd desires to begin the recruitment course of.

    State merchants to go on strike from February 15 
    Jharkhand could possibly be heading to a meals disaster with grain retailers calling an indefinite strike from February 15 in opposition to the Jharkhand State Agriculture Produce and Livestock Marketing Bill 2022 that introduces a market payment on perishable meals commodities. All sorts of small and large outlets are more likely to stay closed through the strike referred to as by merchants.

  • Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil suspended for the rest of Budget Session

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the rest of the present Budget Session for filming House proceedings.

    Dhankhar, who had earlier within the day indicated that motion could be taken towards those that had filmed a ruckus throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Thursday, requested leaders of political events to specific their views on the difficulty.

    Thereafter, a movement was adopted to droop Patil for the rest of the Budget Session, pending a report from the parliamentary privileges committee on the difficulty.

    NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday suspended Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil for the rest of the present Budget Session for filming House proceedings.

    Dhankhar, who had earlier within the day indicated that motion could be taken towards those that had filmed a ruckus throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Thursday, requested leaders of political events to specific their views on the difficulty.

    Thereafter, a movement was adopted to droop Patil for the rest of the Budget Session, pending a report from the parliamentary privileges committee on the difficulty.

  • Rahul’s remarks on PM Modi expunged, Congress says ‘democracy was cremated in Lok Sabha’

    By PTI

    NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised the expunging of sure remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and alleged that “democracy was cremated” in Lok Sabha.

    Gandhi had made these remarks whereas taking part in a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

    In a tweet, with out mentioning the expunging of his remarks, Gandhi stated, “Mr Prime Minister, you cannot wipe out the voice of democracy.”

    “Indian people are asking you direct questions, you must reply,” Gandhi stated.

    Later, whereas heading into Parliament throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks in Lok Sabha, Gandhi requested reporters, “Why were my words expunged?” Congress common secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh stated, “With the expunging of Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on PM linked Adani Maha Mega Scam, deMOcracy was cremated in the Lok Sabha. OM Shanti.”

    In one other tweet, Ramesh stated, “18 remarks by Rahul Gandhi in LS expunged: 1. Every question asked of PM- deleted! 2. All references to relationship between Adani & Modi before 2014- deleted! 3. Misuse of agencies & foreign trips- deleted!”

    “You can expunge, but you can’t exterminate! Jagadguru of Jhoot stands exposed,” the Congress common secretary stated.

    He additionally tweeted the three pages of expunged remarks.

    18 remarks by @RahulGandhi in LS expunged:
    1.Every query requested of PM- deleted!
    2.All references to relationship between Adani & Modi earlier than 2014- deleted!
    3.Misuse of companies & overseas trips- deleted!
    You can expunge,however you possibly can’t exterminate!Jagadguru of Jhoot stands uncovered pic.twitter.com/R5NblM951Z

    — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) February 8, 2023

    In his remarks in Lok Sabha, Gandhi had alleged that the meteoric rise in Gautam Adani’s fortunes occurred after the BJP got here to energy in 2014 and he rose from the 609th to the second spot within the international wealthy listing.

    WATCH: Rahul tears into the BJP authorities

    The Congress chief’s remarks had drawn a pointy response from the treasury benches, with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asking him to not stage “wild allegations” and to furnish proof of his claims.

    Outside Parliament, BJP chief Ravi Shankar Prasad had accused Gandhi of constructing baseless, shameless and reckless allegations and charged that the Congress and the Gandhi household had been concerned in “big scams” that “tarnished” the picture of the nation.

    ALSO READ | PM Modi responds to opposition’s criticism in Lok Sabha

    NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday strongly criticised the expunging of sure remarks made by Rahul Gandhi in Parliament focusing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and alleged that “democracy was cremated” in Lok Sabha.

    Gandhi had made these remarks whereas taking part in a debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

    In a tweet, with out mentioning the expunging of his remarks, Gandhi stated, “Mr Prime Minister, you cannot wipe out the voice of democracy.”

    “Indian people are asking you direct questions, you must reply,” Gandhi stated.

    Later, whereas heading into Parliament throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks in Lok Sabha, Gandhi requested reporters, “Why were my words expunged?” Congress common secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh stated, “With the expunging of Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on PM linked Adani Maha Mega Scam, deMOcracy was cremated in the Lok Sabha. OM Shanti.”

    In one other tweet, Ramesh stated, “18 remarks by Rahul Gandhi in LS expunged: 1. Every question asked of PM- deleted! 2. All references to relationship between Adani & Modi before 2014- deleted! 3. Misuse of agencies & foreign trips- deleted!”

    “You can expunge, but you can’t exterminate! Jagadguru of Jhoot stands exposed,” the Congress common secretary stated.

    He additionally tweeted the three pages of expunged remarks.

    18 remarks by @RahulGandhi in LS expunged:
    1.Every query requested of PM- deleted!
    2.All references to relationship between Adani & Modi earlier than 2014- deleted!
    3.Misuse of companies & overseas trips- deleted!
    You can expunge,however you possibly can’t exterminate!Jagadguru of Jhoot stands uncovered pic.twitter.com/R5NblM951Z
    — Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) February 8, 2023
    In his remarks in Lok Sabha, Gandhi had alleged that the meteoric rise in Gautam Adani’s fortunes occurred after the BJP got here to energy in 2014 and he rose from the 609th to the second spot within the international wealthy listing.

    WATCH: Rahul tears into the BJP authorities

    The Congress chief’s remarks had drawn a pointy response from the treasury benches, with Law Minister Kiren Rijiju asking him to not stage “wild allegations” and to furnish proof of his claims.

    Outside Parliament, BJP chief Ravi Shankar Prasad had accused Gandhi of constructing baseless, shameless and reckless allegations and charged that the Congress and the Gandhi household had been concerned in “big scams” that “tarnished” the picture of the nation.

    ALSO READ | PM Modi responds to opposition’s criticism in Lok Sabha

  • ‘Election speech’, says Opposition on President Murmu’s handle to Parliament

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI:  The Opposition events got here out all weapons blazing on Tuesday in opposition to President Droupadi Murmu’s customary speech to the joint session of the 2 Houses of Parliament on the primary day of the Budget session. While Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted the President’s handle, many of the Congress MPs couldn’t attend it as they have been stranded in Srinagar after the fruits occasion of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. 

    “Due to delayed flights from Srinagar over inclement weather conditions, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and many other Congress MPs will be unable to attend the President’s address to both Houses of Parliament,” Jairam Ramesh tweeted.

    Calling it an election speech, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that the BJP authorities was making an attempt to push its election marketing campaign by means of the President’s handle. “The President doesn’t contest elections. But it looks like the BJP authorities is conducting its subsequent election marketing campaign by means of her.

    The whole speech was an election speech making an attempt to hail the federal government for its achievements,” he instructed the media. Speaking to this each day, CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem stated that the speech was disappointing because it didn’t handle burning points such because the financial disaster, unemployment, farmers’ misery, and others.

    NEW DELHI:  The Opposition events got here out all weapons blazing on Tuesday in opposition to President Droupadi Murmu’s customary speech to the joint session of the 2 Houses of Parliament on the primary day of the Budget session. While Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted the President’s handle, many of the Congress MPs couldn’t attend it as they have been stranded in Srinagar after the fruits occasion of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. 

    “Due to delayed flights from Srinagar over inclement weather conditions, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and many other Congress MPs will be unable to attend the President’s address to both Houses of Parliament,” Jairam Ramesh tweeted.

    Calling it an election speech, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that the BJP authorities was making an attempt to push its election marketing campaign by means of the President’s handle. “The President doesn’t contest elections. But it looks like the BJP authorities is conducting its subsequent election marketing campaign by means of her.

    The whole speech was an election speech making an attempt to hail the federal government for its achievements,” he instructed the media. Speaking to this each day, CPI(M) MP Elamaram Kareem stated that the speech was disappointing because it didn’t handle burning points such because the financial disaster, unemployment, farmers’ misery, and others.

  • Government is secure and decisive, says President Murmu

    Express News Service

    NEW DELHI:  Describing the Modi authorities’s tenure as “stable and decisive”, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stated the Centre has taken agency steps to make sure nationwide safety and girls empowerment, in addition to adopted measures to root out corruption from the nation. She was delivering her maiden handle to the joint session of Parliament on the primary day of the Budget session.

    “Today, through this session, I express my gratitude to the people of the country for electing a stable government for two consecutive terms. My decisive government has always kept the country’s interest paramount and shown the will power to transform policies and strategies when required.” Amid loud thumping by members, Murmu lauded the federal government for the steps taken to make sure nationwide safety.

    “From surgical strike to a firm crackdown on terrorism, from a befitting response to every misadventure from LoC to LAC, from the abrogation of Article 370 to triple talaq, my government has been recognised as a decisive government,” the President stated.

    The world is now taking a look at India for options and “every Indian’s confidence is at its peak,” she stated.
    Stressing that corruption is the most important enemy of democracy and social justice, Murmu stated the federal government has taken stringent measures to weed out corruption. “We have ensured that honesty will be honoured in the system. In the last few years, the Benami Property Act was notified to create a corruption-free ecosystem. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act was passed to confiscate the properties of criminals who absconded after committing economic offenses. A system has also been put in place to end the practice of favouritism and corruption in government machinery,” she stated.

    Elaborating on the efforts taken by the federal government in the direction of empowering ladies, the President stated that the feminine inhabitants has outnumbered males for the primary time within the nation. “We have seen the success of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ marketing campaign. From training to their profession, my authorities is attempting to take away all obstacles for daughters.

    My authorities has additionally ensured that ladies will not be restricted from finishing up any work or taking part in any subject of labor. For this function, recruitment in each sector from mining to ahead posts within the military has been thrown open to ladies,” she stated, including that the federal government has elevated the maternity depart from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

    The authorities has chosen the trail of consolidating heritage and giving precedence to improvement, she stated.  “While Ayodhya Dham is being constructed in the country, construction of a modern Parliament House is underway,” she stated. “We have constructed Kedarnath Dham, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and Mahakal Mahalok, and our government is also building medical colleges in every district,” she stated.

    NEW DELHI:  Describing the Modi authorities’s tenure as “stable and decisive”, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday stated the Centre has taken agency steps to make sure nationwide safety and girls empowerment, in addition to adopted measures to root out corruption from the nation. She was delivering her maiden handle to the joint session of Parliament on the primary day of the Budget session.

    “Today, through this session, I express my gratitude to the people of the country for electing a stable government for two consecutive terms. My decisive government has always kept the country’s interest paramount and shown the will power to transform policies and strategies when required.” Amid loud thumping by members, Murmu lauded the federal government for the steps taken to make sure nationwide safety.

    “From surgical strike to a firm crackdown on terrorism, from a befitting response to every misadventure from LoC to LAC, from the abrogation of Article 370 to triple talaq, my government has been recognised as a decisive government,” the President stated.

    The world is now taking a look at India for options and “every Indian’s confidence is at its peak,” she stated.
    Stressing that corruption is the most important enemy of democracy and social justice, Murmu stated the federal government has taken stringent measures to weed out corruption. “We have ensured that honesty will be honoured in the system. In the last few years, the Benami Property Act was notified to create a corruption-free ecosystem. The Fugitive Economic Offenders Act was passed to confiscate the properties of criminals who absconded after committing economic offenses. A system has also been put in place to end the practice of favouritism and corruption in government machinery,” she stated.

    Elaborating on the efforts taken by the federal government in the direction of empowering ladies, the President stated that the feminine inhabitants has outnumbered males for the primary time within the nation. “We have seen the success of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ marketing campaign. From training to their profession, my authorities is attempting to take away all obstacles for daughters.

    My authorities has additionally ensured that ladies will not be restricted from finishing up any work or taking part in any subject of labor. For this function, recruitment in each sector from mining to ahead posts within the military has been thrown open to ladies,” she stated, including that the federal government has elevated the maternity depart from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.

    The authorities has chosen the trail of consolidating heritage and giving precedence to improvement, she stated.  “While Ayodhya Dham is being constructed in the country, construction of a modern Parliament House is underway,” she stated. “We have constructed Kedarnath Dham, Kashi Vishwanath Dham, and Mahakal Mahalok, and our government is also building medical colleges in every district,” she stated.