Nitish Kumar Apologizes For His Population Control Remark Amid Rage
Nitish Kumar, the CM of Bihar, apologized for his 'population control' remark, which has been termed sexist. On November 8, Kumar said, "I apologise and I take back my words...," in the assembly, after BJP legislator restricted Kumar's entry in the parliament. Furthermore, Kumar said his intention… read-more
Tags: Nitish Kumar, Apologize, BJP Government, Controversial Remark
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Rahul Gandhi Attacks BJP Govt, Says They Destroyed MSMEs
Ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections in five Indian states, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed a press conference and highlighted the importance of small businesses and MSMEs. He said, MSMEs are the backbone of employment. The bulk of jobs are produced by MSMEs. Empowering small businesses and entrepreneurs will revive India's economy. Attacking the BJP policies, Gandhi said their laws are destroying MSMEs and filling pockets of Adani… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Indian Politics, MSMEs, Congress, BJP Government
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Why Does PM Modi Resist Caste Census, Asks Congress
With the ECI announcement of the election schedule in poll bound states, Congres started their campaign strategies. Recently, Rahul Gandhi was asked about the need of Caste Census Survey, to which he replied asking how many journalists are from OBC, Dalits or Backward. The action of Gandhi, created a spark, which is now being a weapon of the INC, raising question against PM Modi, as why they're restricting caste census.
Tags: ECI, Elections, BJP Government, Congress, caste census
Courtesy: Twitter
Women's Reservation Bill Gets Approval Of President Murmu, Becomes Law
President of India Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Women's Reservation Bill, which has now become a law. Tabled by the BJP-led Central Government, the Women's Reservation Bill was approved by the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha recently. After passing with a majority of 450 votes, the bill, ensuring 33% reservation for tirbals, SC/ST and OBC women in politics, was sent to the President of India for her approval.
Tags: Women's Reservation Bill, politics, Droupadi Murmu, BJP Government, Law, President of India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Census Survey, Calls It X-Ray Of India
Addressing the ‘Awas Nyay Sammelan’ organised by the Bhupesh Baghel government, Gandhi waved a remote control at the crowd and said the poor and needy benefited when the Congress pressed it, while ‘’Adani gets ports, airports and railway contracts’’ when the ruling BJP does the same. Rahul Gandhi slammed BJP and PM Modi, saying, "PM “doesn’t want to make caste census data public”, adding this data is like X-ray.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, BJP Government, Census Survey, Report, India
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Women's Reservation Bill Passed In Lok Sabha With 455 Votes
The Women's Reservation Bill, introduced in the special parliament session by the Union Law Minister, finally was passed in the Lok Sabha, on September 20. The bill, aiming to provide 33% quota to women belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and other Backward Class in the Lok Sabha and assembly seats, has been passed with 455 MPs votes. The bill now will be tabled in Rajya Sabha.
Tags: Women's Reservation Bill, parliament, 455 Votes, BJP Government, Special Session
Courtesy: The Hindu
Secular & Socialist Removed From Constitution Copies GivenTo MPs: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury lashed out at the PM Modi-led BJP Government for removing "Secular" & "Socialist" from the preamble of Constitution of India, given to the MPs in the special Parliament Session. Raising concern, Chowdhury said, "If these two words are not present in the Constitution, then it is a worrying matter." Notably, the two words were introduced in 1976, during emergency, to ensure minorities' safety in India… read-more
Tags: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Constitution Of India, Preamble, Parliament Session, BJP Government, Secular & Socialist
Courtesy: Live Mint
PM Modi Urges MPs In Parliament To Pass Women's Reservation Bill Unanimously
PM Narendra Modi urged all the Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Parliament to pass the Women's Reservation Bill unanimously. Notably, the Women's Reservation Bill allowing 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and Assemblies was tabled in the New Parliament building, during the special session. PM Modi said, this will be a historic day. "Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' will further empower our democracy," said PM Modi.
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Women's Reservation Bill, Indian Politics, BJP Government
Courtesy: India Today
After Slums & Monkeys, Delhi Removes Stray Dogs Amid G20 Summit
The National Capital, Delhi is all set for the G20 Summit, with a massive level of arrangements. Schools, colleges and workplaces are shut for three days, September 8 to September 10. Furthermore, the Delhi Municipal Corporation also cleaned slums and eliminated monkeys in the region. After this, the government also started removing stray dogs in an inhumane manner, capturing dogs… read-more
Tags: stray dogs, G20 Summit, Delhi Event, BJP Government
Courtesy: Reuters
Congress Slams BJP Over G20 Dinner Invite Referring To President Of Bharat
The Congress alleged that the "Union of States" is under assault by the Modi government citing G20 dinner invite referring to the President as "President of Bharat". "So the news is indeed true. Rashtrapati Bhawan has sent out an invite for a G20 dinner on Sept 9th in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of the usual 'President of India'," said Congress leader, opposing India to rename as Bharat.
Tags: Congress, G20 Summit, Bharat, India, BJP Government
Courtesy: Press Trust of India