POLITICS
Why did you not make an SC, ST or OBC MP as LoP in Lok Sabha: BJP MP hits back at Rahul
Participating in the discussion on the Union Budget, Agrawal lambasted the Opposition and said they opposed the budget because they disapprove of the agenda of development that this Government has for youth, farmers, women, poor, and various regions, including border areas.
PepsiCo India Reports Revenue of ₹5,954 Crore and Profit of ₹217 Crore for Apr-Dec 2023
During this period, the company saw a 28.47% rise in revenue from product and service sales, totaling ₹8,127.07 crore.
Dhankhar Warns RS Members: Undignified Behavior Undermines Democratic Principles
He said that members of the House today were getting less tolerant of opposing views. "You can disagree with others, but not listening to opposite views is against parliamentary etiquette," Mr. Dhankhar said at an orientation programme for the first-time members of Rajya Sabha.
'Aimed at reaping political dividends': Claims BJP as Mamata Walks Out of NITI Aayog Meeting
Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya from the BJP described the incident as a "weak script" orchestrated by Banerjee. He argued, "She was given ample time at the NITI Aayog meeting. Her presence there wasn’t meant to benefit the economic situation of West Bengal but to score political points and create a dramatic exit." He further added, "She chose to present herself as an opposition figure rather than as an administrator."
Mamata Banerjee Exits NITI Aayog Meeting, Claims Speech Cut Short
The government said she had run out of time for speaking. She termed the act disrespectful and announced that she would not attend any further meetings. She said that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes while other chief ministers of Assam, Goa, and Chhattisgarh spoke for 10 to 12 minutes, whereas she was cut off after five minutes of speaking.
PM Modi Highlights 'Viksit Bharat@2047' as National Goal, Emphasizes Role of States in Achieving It
PM Modi's remarks came while addressing the Ninth Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The meeting was also joined by Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, Union Ministers and members of the NITI Aayog.
Lalan Singh Defends JD(U)-BJP Alliance as Unbreakable and Cautions Congress About Potential Downfall
Singh, a JD(U) representative from Munger, drew a comparison to the game of Ludo, suggesting that Congress would face a major setback akin to a snake on the board that causes a player to fall from 99 back to zero.
FM Sitharaman Confirms Continued State Funding in Union Budget
In a detailed conversation with Sanjay Pugalia, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of NDTV Network, Sitharaman dismissed the opposition’s assertion that her Budget speech only highlighted two states—Andhra Pradesh and Bihar—both governed by key allies of the BJP.
New Bihar BJP Chief Announces NDA Will Fight 2025 Assembly Elections Under Nitish Kumar's Leadership
Jaiswal noted, "Under the leadership of Samrat Chaudhary, the NDA achieved notable success in 174 constituencies during the Lok Sabha elections. Nonetheless, for the Assembly elections, the NDA partners will operate under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.”
Chouhan Defends BJP's Commitment to Farmers in Rajya Sabha Clash, Criticizes Congress for Insincerity
The exchange was in response to a question by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal Suman, who wanted the government to prove when farmers would actually start getting their MSP money.
Advertisement