Budget Session Highlights: PM replies to debate on motion of thanks to President's address.
Family-run parties are the biggest threat to India's democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday as he launched an all-out attack on the Congress and held it responsible for several ills confronting the country.
Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to the president's address in the Rajya Sabha, he said the people of the country had to wait for many years to get basic facilities like water, power and roads because of the the Congress.
As the opposition party, too, the Congress is creating hurdles in the country's development, he alleged.
Earlier on Monday, the Prime Minister replied to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha.
PM Modi alleged that Congress was banking on its "divide and rule" policy and had become the leader of "tukde tukde gang".
Here are the Live Updates on Budget Session 2022:
Budget Session: Lok Sabha Adjourned, To Meet Again On February 9 At 4 PM
Budget Session | No Need For Separate Agriculture Budget: Centre In Lok Sabha
Asserting that it is committed to farmers' interest and farming, the Centre today said in Lok Sabha that there was no need to have a separate budget for agriculture. Replying to a question in the Lower House, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar said keeping a separate budget for agriculture would neither benefit the country nor the farmers. He was replying to a question asked by DMK member TR Baalu why the Centre does not consider bringing a separate budget for agriculture to address the problems of the farmers. (PTI)
Budget Session | No Caste Census Since Independence: Centre To Lok Sabha
The Centre has not enumerated caste-wise population other than Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) since independence, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the intent of the government for conducting Census 2021 was notified in the Gazette of India on March 28, 2019. However, he said, due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the census and related field activities have been postponed until further orders. (PTI)
Congress, Other Opposition Parties Walk Out Of Lok Sabha Over Hijab RowOpposition parties today staged a walkout of the Lok Sabha in the ongoing Budget Session of the Parliament in protest over Karnataka hijab row. Several protests have erupted in Karnataka after some students were allegedly denied entry to college wearing hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women earlier this month.
The political parties that staged a walkout of Lok Sabha include Congress, DMK, IUML, CPI(M), CPI, VCK, MDMK, and JMM. Congress leader in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, who was among the lot that walked out of the House in protest, demanded that government give its opinion on the issue. (ANI)
Budget Session Live: Nothing For Middle Class, Tax Payers In Budget: Shiv Sena MPThe Shiv Sena today slammed the government for its alleged failure to mention anything about those who lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and provide relief to the middle class but appreciated that emphasis has been given to infrastructure projects. Participating in the debate on the general budget 2022-23, Shiv Sena member Dhairyasheel Mane claimed that there were many shortcomings in the budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Mr Mane said the Centre had announced a Rs 20 lakh crore package during the pandemic to give relief to various sectors. The budget did not say how this money helped SME sector, how the start-ups were benefitted or how unemployment problem is being solved, he said.
The Shiv Sena MP claimed three crore people lost their jobs during the pandemic but there is no mention about it in the budget. He said there is no mention about the MSP, no mention about the increasing price of fertiliser and no mention about the initiatives to encourage youths to join farming.
"No relief has been given to the tax paying citizens. There is nothing for the middle class despite the hardships they faced during the pandemic," Mr Mane said. He also urged the Centre to clear pending shares of the Maharashtra government with regards to the GST. (PTI)
Rs 87.65 Crore Released Till Date For National Sports University In Manipur: MinisterThe government has released a total of Rs 87.65 crore till date for the development of the National Sports University in Manipur, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Mr Thakur provided the information in reply to a question in the House.
"The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has released a total fund of Rs 87.65 crore till date including Rs 5.49 crore during current Financial Year 2021-22 for establishing/construction of main campus and for functioning of temporary campus in Manipur," Mr Thakur said. (PTI)
COVID-19 India News: Congress MPs Walk Out From Rajya Sabha During PM's Speech
Congress MPs today staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reply to the motion of thanks on President's address, alleging he was only speaking against the Congress party and not on the address. PM Modi on Tuesday continued his no-holds-barred attack on the Congress declaring that even Mahatma Gandhi wanted the party dismantled and claiming there would have been no Emergency, no massacre of Sikhs, no caste politics and no exodus of Pandits from Kashmir had the Congress not been there. (PTI)
Goa Polls: BJP Releases Manifesto, Promises Restoration Of Mining, Housing For All
The BJP today promised to make Goa a $50 billion economy in the next 10 years and assured housing for all, restoration of mining activities besides ceiling on taxes on petrol and diesel to control their prices as it unveiled its manifesto for the February 14 polls in the coastal state. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in presence of chief minister Pramod Sawant and Goa BJP president Sadanand Shet Tanavade, unveiled the manifesto that speaks about "empowering the future of Goa, increasing tourism activities, restoring legal mining and eliminating multidimensional poverty" in the state. (PTI)
Electoral Bonds Worth Rs 324 Crore Encashed In FY2020-21: Minister In Parliament
Electoral bonds worth Rs 324.36 crore were encashed by various political parties in 2020-21, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary informed Parliament on Tuesday. The State Bank of India is the authorised bank to issue and encash electoral bonds. The political party-wise detail of electoral bonds encashment is not collated centrally at SBI, he said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. During 2020-21, 14th and 15 tranches of electoral bonds were issued and encashed. (PTI)
Congress MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha amid PM Modi's addressCongress MPs have walked out of Rajya Sabha during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in the House saying that instead of speaking on President's Address, the PM is accusing the party.
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge said, "We have walked out of the PM speech on Motion of Thanks because instead of speaking on President's Address, he accused Congress."
In a scathing attack on the grand old party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Congress's thinking has been hijacked by 'urban Naxals'.
Prime Minister said that if there was no Congress, there would be no Emergency, no caste politics, Sikhs would never have been massacred and Kashmiri Pandits would not have happened.
PM Modi On Freedom of expression:
- Whole county is sad because of Lata mageshkar's death.
- People should know what happened to her family in goa.
- Her younger brother, Hriday Nath Mangeshkar, he is the son of Goa, he was fired from AIR. His mistake: He recited a Veer Sarvakar poem.
- When he met him, veer sarkar asked him "do you want to go to jail"
- But Mr mangeshkar went ahead with the poem. he was removed within 8 days. this was the freedom of expression under Congress.
PM Modi On Goa and Nehru
- Like sardar patel made policies for Junagadh... if Same policies were made for goa they wouldn't have to wait longer for freedom.
- They said: Whatever happens, whatever happens to Goa should happen. Foreigners were firing bullets.
- India's PM had said then he wont send security force for Goa... He denied help to Goa. This is Congress' mistake. A lot of people had to sacrifice their lives in Goa.
- Nehruji, on Aug 15 1955, from Red Fort said: "koi dhoke me na rhe, we will investigate Goa. some People inside want to create disturbances so that we will be forced to send forces. we will resolve this peacefully. "
- This is what he had said abt Goa's aspirations. He further said : "ppl going there, including Lohia (who were doing satyagraha), congratulations to them"
- Look at the joke, at the kind of language the PM used for Goa.... Nehru added: "but they should remember, they call themselves satyagrahi -- they should remember the route of satyagrahis."
- They didn't send any forces. Goa will never forget this abt congress.
- Hope congress people were here, their day would have been made hearing Nehru's name. that's why i used his name, to quench their thirst.
- We want to country to go forwards. India's 50% population is women, they are the biggest contributors.
- India is bringing changes. Today, in case of women -- maternity leave increased, beti bachao beti padhao, gender ratio good now -- at some places number of women more than men.
- We have come out of bad days.
- In NCC, a lot of daughters.. in Army, Air Force, Navy.
- Wherever i go, i get the blessings of mothers and sisters. Only daughters get justice, that is not the case. The father and brother also get justice when women benefit.
- In Kashmir, we have empowered the women
- Marriage age has been raised. Daughters and sons are equal. Hope the House takes the right decision on it
- I was shocked that some honourable members said that India's vaccination drive is no big deal.
- At the same time, I want to assure everyone that till the pandemic exists, we will protect the poor of the nation
- Fighting COVID-19 is also linked to a strong and cordial federal structure. There have been 23 meetings with respected Chief Ministers on the issue
- I am sad to share that when an all-party meeting was called on the COVID-19 issue, some parties boycotted it. This is not a proper thing to do
- We will never learn lessons in democracy from those who trampled over democracy in 1975
- The biggest threat to our democracy is dynastic parties.
- When one family gets too prevalent in a political party, political talent suffers
- Some Members asked- if there was no Congress, what would happen...
- I would like to say, if there was no Congress there would be no Emergency, there would be no caste politics, Sikhs would never have been massacred, the problems of Kashmiri Pandits would not have happened
- We have to work for people irrespective of which side of the aisle we are on. The mindset that being in the Opposition means stop working towards solving people's issues is wrong
- 5 crore rural families have been provided clean tap water connections during COVID - a new record.
- Throughout the lockdowns, our farmers were kept out of its limits. They produced in unprecedented numbers and we bought from them at record levels.
- Tenders upto Rs 200 crore will not be global, will strengthen MSME sector and provide employment
- People have also talked about employment in this House, They have given suggestions
- So many jobs have been created. To know this, EPFO payroll is known to be the principal measurement.
- In 2021, 1 crore 20 lakh people joined the EPFO payroll. These are formal jobs, not informal. From this, 60-65 lakh people are between 18-25 years. This is their first entry into job market. Compared to pre-Covid, hiring has increased two-fold after the lockdown was lifted.
- NASCOM says Since 2017, direct and indirect .. 27 lakh got jobs in IT sector.
- Global exports have increased due to manufacturing which has helped in employment.
- In 2021, only in a year, number of Unicorns have increased. If all this is not counted in employment numbers, then it is more of a Political conversation rather than abt jobs.
- US has seen highest inflation in 40 years. In UK, in 30 years, highest inflation. 19 nations, where there is euro currency, inflation is historically highest. Even during Covid, we tried to control this. Our rate was 4-5%. compare this with UPA's rule, and you will know what is inflation. It was touching double digits.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's address:- When the country will celebrate 100 years of independence, then this is a very important time for where we have to take the country, how to take it
- The world is still battling COVID-19. Humanity has not seen any challenge like this in the last hundred years
- The people of India have taken the vaccine and they have done this not merely to protect themselves but also protect others. Such conduct, in the midst of so many global anti-vaccine movements is admirable
- People kept raising questions about India's progress in this time of the pandemic but India ensured 80 crore citizens get access to free ration. It was also ensured that record houses for the poor are built, these houses are equipped with water connections
- In this Corona period, by giving free ration to more than 80 crore countrymen, an example has been set before the world
- MSME provides the highest employment. Same way, agriculture department was also taken care of. There was bumper crop. Record buying
- Farmers got money directly. Heard a farmer in Punjab being happy abt the huge amount of money coming into his account, for the same amount of work and produce
- From COP-26 to G20 to social sector to aiding 150 countries across the globe during COVID, India has taken a leadership role and the world has appreciated our role
- MSME got the most benefits from atmanirbhar scheme
- PLI scheme benefitted manufacturing . India is the leading mobile manufacturer today. Automobile and battery sectors, PLI has shown encouraging results. On such a big scale, through MSME, we get more orders and opportunities from other nations. Export have increased. Engineering goods have a big hand in this.
- On defence manufacturing -- In UP and Tamil Nadu, a defence corridor is being made. MSME people are joining in large numbers.
Just In| PM Modi replies to debate in Rajya Sabha on government policies
Budget Session: Rajya Sabha's Business Advisory Committee to meet todayRajya Sabha's Business Advisory Committee (BAC) is scheduled to meet at 9:20 am on Tuesday in Parliament.
The debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Rajya Sabha concluded on Monday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reply to the debate on Tuesday.
Forty members, including three women members, participated in the debate that lasted for 11 hours 25 minutes.
With PM Modi's reply tomorrow, the total duration of debate will exceed 12 hours allocated by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC).
After Prime Minister's reply, the debate on the union budget for 2022-23 will begin for which 11 hours have been allotted.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to reply to the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha today.