Category: Politics

INDI Alliance Protests Union Budget 2024: Allegations of Discrimination

Manish Kumar

The Union Budget 2024 has sparked a heated debate between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDI Alliance. The opposition claims the budget is discriminatory and has decided to stage protests in and outside Parliament. INDI Alliance Meeting On Tuesday evening, INDI bloc parties met at the residence of Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. The meeting saw the attendance of several key leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; Pramod Tiwari, Congress’ Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha; Gaurav Gogoi, Congress’…

Union Budget 2024: Rahul Gandhi Criticizes as “Kursi Bachao” Budget

Manish Kumar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the Union Budget 2024, branding it a “Kursi Bachao” (save your chair) Budget. He alleged that the government made empty promises to its allies at the expense of other states. Gandhi further contended that the Budget appeased cronies without offering relief to ordinary Indians, asserting it was merely a copy-paste of the Congress’s previous Budget. Chidambaram’s Remarks Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram also took a dig at the government, suggesting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman might have borrowed ideas from the Congress’s 2024 manifesto. Chidambaram said,…

Centre Rejects Special Status for Bihar, RJD Criticizes JDU

Manish Kumar

The Centre has decided not to grant special status to Bihar. This decision came after Janata Dal (United) MP Ramprit Mandal raised the issue in parliament. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary responded in writing. He stated that Bihar does not meet the criteria for special status. Criteria for Special Status Special Category Status was previously given by the National Development Council (NDC). States with hilly terrain, low population density, tribal populations, strategic borders, economic backwardness, and non-viable finances were considered. An Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) in 2012 found that…

Uddhav Thackeray Vows to Scrap Dharavi Redevelopment Tender if Elected

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Uddhav Thackeray, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief, announced on Saturday his plan to scrap the Dharavi slum redevelopment project tender awarded to Gautam Adani’s firm if his party gains power in Maharashtra. He emphasized that the residents and businesses of Dharavi should not be uprooted. Thackeray insisted that locals must be provided with 500 square feet houses within the locality. “We will not allow Mumbai to be turned into Adani city.” During a press conference, Thackeray questioned why the current government should not cancel the tender immediately. He declared, “We will…

UPSC Chairperson Manoj Soni Resigns Amid ‘Fake Certificate’ Controversy!

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Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairperson, Manoj Soni, has resigned nearly five years before the end of his tenure. Sources revealed that Soni resigned for “personal reasons.” He joined the UPSC in 2017 and became Chairperson on May 16, 2023, with his tenure expected to last until 2029. However, a source informed The Hindu that Soni resigned about a month ago. There is still no clarity on whether his resignation will be accepted. Not Linked to Fake Certificate Scandal The anonymous source emphasized that Soni’s resignation is unrelated to recent…

“Attack On Constitution”: Priyanka Gandhi Hits Out At Kanwar Yatra Order

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New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticized a police order in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, mandating the display of eatery owners’ names along the Kanwar Yatra route. Gandhi condemned the order as unconstitutional and demanded its immediate withdrawal, calling for strict action against the officials responsible. “This order should be withdrawn immediately and strict action should be taken against the officials who issued it,” read Gandhi’s post on X, formerly Twitter. She emphasized that creating societal divisions based on caste and religion is a crime against the Constitution.…

CM Mohan Majhi to Present Rs 2.65 Lakh Crore Budget on July 25

Manish Kumar

Budget Outlines Overall Budget Size: Likely to be over Rs 3 lakh crore, reflecting a robust financial plan. Previous Government’s Projection: Rs 2.5 lakh crore, showing a significant increase under the new administration. Subhadra Yojana Provision: Between Rs 30,000 crore and Rs 40,000 crore, demonstrating a strong commitment to women’s financial empowerment. Increased Paddy MSP: Rs 3,100 per quintal, requiring an additional Rs 8,000 crore to support farmers. Budget Presentation Date: Scheduled for July 25, with expectations of comprehensive coverage of new policies and initiatives. The council of ministers, chaired…

Government to Introduce Six New Bills in Monsoon Session

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The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, starting next week, will see the introduction of six new bills. The list of bills was published in the Parliament bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha secretariat on Thursday evening. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget on Tuesday, July 23. This session is crucial as it will shape the legislative agenda for the coming months. New Bills to be Introduced Amendment to the Disaster Management Law: Aimed at enhancing the disaster management framework in the country. The Finance Bill:…

Major Shake-Up in NITI Aayog: Jual Oram Joins, Ashwini Vaishnaw Excluded

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The Narendra Modi-led NDA government has reconstituted NITI Aayog, including more members from its allies as special invitees. Odisha Representation Changes From Odisha, Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, also a BJP MP from Sundargarh, has been inducted into the government think-tank as a special invitee. He replaced Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, a Rajya Sabha member from Odisha. This move reflects an increase in representation from BJP allies in the NDA. Leadership and Members There have been no changes to the positions of Vice-Chairman and full-time members. Prime Minister Narendra…

Delhi High Court Reserves Order on Kejriwal’s Pleas in Excise Policy Case

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The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case. The court also reserved its order on Kejriwal’s interim bail request and scheduled the regular bail plea hearing for July 29. Legal Arguments Presented Senior counsel for Kejriwal, Abhishek Singhvi, criticized the CBI’s arrest of the Chief Minister and sought his release on bail. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna conducted the proceedings on a holiday due to Muharram. She heard arguments from…