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Gandhi interview with American journalist Louis Fischer, who, in 1942, wanted a clarification from Gandhi on the accusations that -- Party was in the hands of big business houses and that he himself was being given money by Bombay’s mill owners.

Having been acclaimed for his adherence to truth, Gandhi said, “Unfortunately, they are true.” He explained that -- party , which relied on contributions of four annas a year, found the amounts collected from its member quite inadequate for implementing its manifold activities.

Fischer then asked a very sensitive question to ascertain if the funds being given by business houses had contributed to alter and shape Partys ’ politics.

Gandhi was frank enough to acknowledge that it “was a silent debt”. He then forcefully and unequivocally told Fischer, “But actually, we are very little influenced by the thinking of the rich. They are sometimes afraid of our demand for full independence.”

Political parties taking fund from business people, because business people are afraid of Ruling parties.  Not because Politicians help them.

Being practised in India for more than Eighty years, even a decade before Independence

In a RTI application filed by activist Venkatesh Nayak sought details of the action taken by the department on a 2013 letter from the EC forwarding the I-T returns of 17 political parties

In its landmark decision on June 3, 2013, the CIC had directed the six national parties, including .... to , to appoint information officers and appellate authorities under RTI Act.

When none of the national parties bothered to meet the deadline the CIC dragged its feet on issuing non-compliance notices to them …..

Since 2013 also none of the Political parties interested in transparency of source of Political funds

If there is transparency in amount political funds received, then election funds will be spent by political parties in a visible way mostly on Public / party causes.

If there is no transparency wrt political funds, then funds go to private persons / families

Those who do  illegal acts also say,  it is for benefit of four COMMON  men,   BUT if all illegal  actions  are  done for benefit of  four FAMILIES ?

Some responsible Politicians  use strong arm tactics,  deception, violate law to maintain WELFARE of WHOLE society.

Stronger ( physically, mentally, emotionally)   bad politicians   tend to force their superiority on common people, while dividing public on the basis of Race,  Region, Religion,  Rich-vs-Poor etc.

To help people in difficulty some Responsible Politicians (even in China)  indulge in illegal acts, because the whole system is tough and harsh      on law-abiding-soft-nature citizens.

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BJP (BHARATIYA JANATAPARTY ) is taking risk in Maharashtra - 1

BJP (BHARATIYA JANATAPARTY ) is taking risk in Maharashtra – 1 Case of defection in Nationalist Congress PARTY (NCP) of SHARAD PAWAR. AJIT PAWAR VS SHARAD PAWAR AJIT PAWAR has divided NCP (NATIOANLIST CONGRESS PARTY) with majority members of NCP (NATIOANLIST CONGRESS PARTY) in Maharashtra Assembly. These members (MLAs) could be more than 2/3 of the NCP MLAs. The defection of AJIT PAWAR from NCP…

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Delhi vs Centre ordinance row: Arvind Kejriwal to meet Sharad Pawar today

Arvind Kejriwal seeks support from Sharad Pawar: Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwat Mann will be meeting NCP chief Sharad Pawar to seek support against the Centre’s ordinance on control of services in Delhi. The top leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party met Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai and Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata as part of their nationwide tour to garner support. Kejriwal and Thackeray criticize Modi government: Kejriwal criticized the BJP by saying that the Modi government doesn’t believe in democracy or the Supreme Court. Thackeray supported Kejriwal's remarks and emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court's order for democracy.

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Maharashtra Political Situation Pawar Vs Pawar Am With NCP Stays With NCP Ajit Pawar On BJP Alliance Rumors

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Senior Leader of Legislative Assembly and Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Ajit Pawar said on Tuesday that he will continue to work for his party as long as he lives. With this, Pawar dismissed speculation that he would Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Can forge an alliance with a group of MLAs close to him. On the news of leaving NCP, former…

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United opposition! ————————- @INCIndia Vs BJP AAP MIM BSP TMC NCP BRS https://www.instagram.com/p/CpigERGPSuz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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अधिवेशन कुठलंही असू द्या ते गाजवलं ते फक्त देवेंद्र फडणवीसांनीच

अधिवेशन कुठलंही असू द्या ते गाजवलं ते फक्त देवेंद्र फडणवीसांनीच

सद्या सुरु असलेल्या अर्थसंकल्पीय अधिवेशात विरोधी पक्षनेते देवेंद्र फडणवीस यांनी नवाब मालिकांच्या राजीनाम्यावरून आक्रमक भूमिका घेतल्याचं पहिल्या दिवसापासून पाहायला मिळतंय. नवाब मालिकांवर आरोप झाले, चौकशी झाली, आणि अटकही झाली. सद्या नवाब मलिक न्यायालयीन कोठडीत आहेत. विरोधी पक्ष त्यांच्या राजीनाम्याची मागणी करतोय पण आघाडी सरकार घेणार नसल्याचे सांगत आहेत. राज्याच्या अर्थसंकल्पीय अधिवेशनाचा पहिला…

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जल्द ही बनेगी सरकार... बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में किया गया आश्वस्त

जल्द ही बनेगी सरकार… बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में किया गया आश्वस्त

Image Source : FILE PHOTO Maharashtra’s Former Chief  minister Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra: महाराष्ट्र में जारी सियासी संकट के बीच आज भाजपा ने कोर कमेटी की बैठक की है। महाराष्ट्र के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस के घर पर ये अहम बैठक हुई है। सागर बंगले पर चल हुई बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में देवेंद्र फडणवीस के साथ पार्टी के प्रमुख नेताओं ने आगे की रणनीति पर चर्चा की है। सूत्रों के मुताबिक,…

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जल्द ही बनेगी सरकार... बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में किया गया आश्वस्त

जल्द ही बनेगी सरकार… बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में किया गया आश्वस्त

Image Source : FILE PHOTO Maharashtra’s Former Chief  minister Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra: महाराष्ट्र में जारी सियासी संकट के बीच आज भाजपा ने कोर कमेटी की बैठक की है। महाराष्ट्र के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस के घर पर ये अहम बैठक हुई है। सागर बंगले पर चल हुई बीजेपी कोर कमेटी की बैठक में देवेंद्र फडणवीस के साथ पार्टी के प्रमुख नेताओं ने आगे की रणनीति पर चर्चा की है। सूत्रों के मुताबिक,…

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Ashutosh Kale: सरकार गेलं असलं तरी आमदार मीच आहे, नादी लागाल तर ठोकून काढू; NCP च्या आमदाराची धमकी

Ashutosh Kale: सरकार गेलं असलं तरी आमदार मीच आहे, नादी लागाल तर ठोकून काढू; NCP च्या आमदाराची धमकी

Ashutosh Kale: सरकार गेलं असलं तरी आमदार मीच आहे, नादी लागाल तर ठोकून काढू; NCP च्या आमदाराची धमकी NCP vs BJP In Kopargaon : राष्ट्रवादीनं दहीहंडीनिमित्त कोपरगावातील छत्रपती शिवाजी चौकात उभारलेल्या कमानीवरून वाद झाला होता, त्यानंतर आता राष्ट्रवादीच्या आमदारानं भाजप कार्यकर्त्यांना धमकी दिली आहे. NCP vs BJP In Kopargaon : राष्ट्रवादीनं दहीहंडीनिमित्त कोपरगावातील छत्रपती शिवाजी चौकात उभारलेल्या…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion NCP leader Supriya Sule jibe at BJP ajit pawar opposition leaders vs महाराष्ट्र में कैबिनेट विस्तार, सुप्रिया सुले ने BJP पर कसा तंज, विपक्षी नेताओं ने दी ये प्रतिक्रिया

Maharashtra Cabinet Expansion NCP leader Supriya Sule jibe at BJP ajit pawar opposition leaders vs महाराष्ट्र में कैबिनेट विस्तार, सुप्रिया सुले ने BJP पर कसा तंज, विपक्षी नेताओं ने दी ये प्रतिक्रिया

छवि स्रोत: पीटीआई महाराष्ट्र कैबिनेट विस्तार हाइलाइट महाराष्ट्र में एक ���ी महिला ‘महिलाओं को आरक्षण देने वाला पहला राज्य’ इस तरह की जानकारी को साझा करें: सुप्रिया सुले महाराष्ट्र कैबिनेट विस्तार: महाराष्ट्र के एक दूत के 41 बाद में केबिन का केबिन होगा। बीजेपी से 9 ther औ गुट की की की की से से से से से से को को मंत की शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ शपथ हालांकि, इस बार भी एक महिला को। इसे…

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Parliament proceedings live | Deve Gowda reminds about pending women reservation Bill

Parliament proceedings live | Deve Gowda reminds about pending women reservation Bill

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 with unanimous support from the House, and with this, the Lower House is expected to be adjourned sine die today.

The Rajya Sabha witnessed extraordinary scenes on Tuesday, with Opposition members, majority of whom dressed in black or sporting black bands, clambered onto the table in front of the Chair, protesting against the government for trying to push through a diluted debate on the farmers’ issue instead of going for a repeal of the three controversial farm laws. The protests are expected to continue today in the Upper House.

Here are the latest updates:

Rajya Sabha | 4.10 pm

K. Raveendra Kumar (TDP) recalls the crucial role in implementing reservation for OBC community.

Centre is compelled to bring this Bill after the Supreme Court judgment, he says.

He says the latest census should include caste enumeration. Without these figures we can’t make proper policy for the country, he says.

Sardar Balwinder Singh Bhunder (SAD) speaks in Punjabi. Some members complain they are not able to get the translation. The Chair asks him to speak in Hindi or English.  He says he wholeheartedly welcomes the Bill. This is the first time the Centre has restored powers taken from states since 1947.

The farmers protesting today are poor and frustrated. This is injustice with Punjab. Now you have the chance to repeal the 3 farm laws, he adds.

Rajya Sabha | 4.00 pm

Deve Gowda reminds about pending women reservation Bill

Former Prime Minister Deve Gowda welcome the Bill. Reservation in Karnataka was started by Maharaja of Mysore in 1918.

In the last session, the government 10% reservation for EWS over and above the existing system. Will the cap now be 60% now, he seeks clarification.

He says during his tenure, Rajya Sabha approved women reservation. It should be brought to Lok Sabha.

Karnataka provides 23% reservation to OBCs. Within that Muslims are also included and there was no opposition. Let the government clarify if such a reservation is possible after this Bill is passed.

Rajya Sabha | 4.00 pm

Include Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians in SC list: Abdul Wahab

Abdul Wahab (IUML) says he was surprised the government brought this Bill in this session. Dharmendra Pradhan talked about giving petrol pumps to OBCs. If you privatise all institutions, who will give them jobs, he asks.

He recalls anti-Mandal protest and an upper caste youth who self immolated himself in 1990.

He reads out the abysmally low proportion of OBC faculty in higher education. He says in most cases, they stamp NFS (none found suitable) to evade reservation.

He demands including Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians in SC list.

Rajya Sabha | 3.35 pm

Modi ensured reservation does not get lapsed if vacancy is not filled in IIT teaching posts: Dhrmendra Pradhan

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauds the House for a constructive debate. Some members questioned the language of the 102nd Constitutional Amendment Act. It was drafted by the Select Committee. The then Minister had clearly said there will be two lists — one for state, one for Centre.

This is not a knee jerk reaction of our government. Noone should doubt our intention. Some members of DMK raised IITs were not following reservation. It was a news for me. Then we found out the reservation lapses if the vacancy was not filled up. Mr. Modi ensured the reservation does not get lapsed, he says.

We implemented OBC reservation in Jawahar Vidyalayas.  He lists out how they ensured petrol pump licences were offered to many OBC people.

On why a cap on reservation, he says over 80% States have crossed the cap. He says many welfare schemes of NDA government uses the same census data.

He says his father was also part of the then Madras Presidency. It was because of their BC scholarship, his father could become a doctor and he himself could be part of Creamy Layer.

Rajya Sabha | 3.35 pm

Reservation is for the self-respect: Thambi Durai

M. Thambi Durai (AIADMK) says the Bill will go a long way in ensuring equitable distribution of resources. He recalls the contributions of Periyar, Anna, MGR and Jayalaithaa. Reservation is for the self-respect, he says.

He recalls how Justice Party brought reservation in Madras Presidency in 1921.

Rajya Sabha | 3.25 pm

Odisha has started its own caste enumeration: Amar Patnaik

Amar Patnaik (BJD) narrates how Odisha provided social justice despite the Indira Sawhney case. He says Odisha wanted to provide 27% reservation for SEBC, but are able to provide 11.2%.

The Indira Sawhney case highlights that there is no scientific data to support reservation. The government of Odisha has started collecting data by its own since March.

Rajya Sabha | 3.15 pm

A speech targetting Congress

Harnath Singh Yadav (BJP) hits out at Congress. He claims in 70 years, the grand old party has not done much for the OBCs.

He wonders why the Congress and UPA couldn’t grant constitutional status to the OBC Commission. His entire speech is targetted against Congress. He claims Sardar Patel was not allowed to become PM because he was the son of a farmer. Congress members object to it.

The Chair asks him to end his speech citing paucity of time.

Rajya Sabha | 3.10 pm

Meritorious people should not be included in reservation: Rajmani Patel

Rajmani Patel (Congress) says the several opposition parties have forced the government to bring this Bill by approaching the court.

Had the government’s intention was favouring OBCs, they would have not gone on the roads with Kamandal, he says.

Congress brought reservation for OBCs in Madhya Pradesh. The subsequent BJP governments didn’t take it up and the Supreme Court struck it down. Whereas Tamil Nadu fought well and ensured 69% reservation continues there, he says.

He seeks change in the roster within reservation with binary roster.  Even animals are counted, why can’t OBCs be counted, he asks pitching for caste cesnsus. He also seeks reservation in promotion. Meritorious people should not be included in reservation but should be alloted in general category, he says.

Rajya Sabha | 2.55 pm

You are shedding crocodile tears, Binoy Viswam tells government

Binoy Viswam (CPI-M) while supporting the Bill terms it election adjust Bill. B.R. Ambedkar must be weeping now. It was V.P. Singh that brought justice to his words. Who raised the slogan Mandal vs. Kamandal? Who raised Mandir to hide Mandal? he asks.

He quotes M.S. Golwalkar’s words against quota. Now that BJP, with thought of votes, is coming with a Bill on reservation. Please don’t cheat the country, he says.

You are supporting people who raped and murdered young Dalit girls and you are shedding crocodile tears for Dalits, and OBCS, he tells BJP.

Rajya Sabha | 2.45 pm

War of words between Sanjay Singh and Naqvi

G.K. Vasan (TMC-M) says the Bill will uplifit the OBCs socially and economically.

Sanjay Singh (AAP) supports the Bill. He says the government’s claims on OBC welfare are laughable. He shows Uttar Pradesh OBC report flagging the reserved teachers post not filled yet. He also speaks on Hathras rape and murder, the atrocities against Dalits in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

Deputy Leader of the Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi seeks expunging the references of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. Jairam Ramesh supports Sanjay Singh. The Chair says it will be reviewed.

Rajya Sabha | 2.40 pm

 Indira Sawhney case should be revisited: NCP

Vandana Chavan (NCP) also supports the Bill. Let us ask ourselves if the 102nd Constitutional Amendment passed the test of being unambigious. She wonders if the earlier amendment was only to seed the protests.

This Bill gives powers to the State, unfortunately without action, she says. The Indira Sawhney case should be revisited, she says.

She says the migrated people are also a deprived lot. They should also be considered for reservation.

Rajya Sabha | 2.30 pm

Narendra Jadhav, nominated member, also supports the Bill.  He says nearly 1/5th of the OBCs would have lost the benefits of reservation had the Bill was not brought in.

Sanjay Raut (Shiv Sena) says he supports the Bill and will talk about Pegasus in the evening.

He recalls the Maratha reservation agitation, and lauds the youngters for taking part in a peaceful protest. However, he says the issue is far from over, despite the passage of the Bill. Only the removal of the ceiling limit can provide a permanent solution, he says. 

Rajya Sabha | 2.25 pm

Change your mentality on caste enumeration: Manoj Jha

Manoj Jha (RJD) terms it a historical moment when the House is unitedly supporting a Bill. He remembers former member and writer Tulsiram, a Dalit who faced discrimination while he was in school.

Many members have asked several times requested to make public the caste census data. He recalls how a BJP member in Lok Sabha demanded it yesterday. “It is not a Freudian Slip, it came from her heart,” he says.

He pitches for proportional representation. Recalling BJP’s earlier statement that we are ready for categories but not for caste enumeration, Mr. Jha says this mentality should change.

Rajya Sabha | 2.20 pm

Time to make Lohia’s vision a reality: JD-U

Ram Nath Thakur (JD-U) recalls Ram Manohar Lohia’s agitation for reservation.  He recalls Nitish Kumar granting 50% reservation for women in Panchayats and wards.

He urges government to fill up the posts lying vacant in higher education institutions.

He also insists on caste-based census.

Rajya Sabha | 2.10 pm

Act cannot be implemented well without taking a fresh caste census: Ramgopal Yadav

Ramgopal Yadav (SP) supports the Bill. The fruit of the Bill will truly be felt only when the 50% reservation ceiling is lifted, he says.

The Act cannot be implemented well without taking a fresh caste census, he says.

He counters Sushil Kumar Modi by listing the number of posts reserved for OBCs lying vacant in various higher education insitutions.

Rajya Sabha | 2.00 pm

When reservation creates inequalities within the reserved class itself, the state has to intervene: Kareem

Elamaaram Kareem (CPI-M) says it is a welcome step and the government is rectifying its earlier mistake. This cannot be taken as something to glorify the government, we all know its OBC policy.

The earlier amendment took away the rights of the State. The States could only send suggestions and the Union government can only add a caste to the OBC list.

After wasting time, the government has decided to bring this Bill. He also asks the government to review the EWS norms. Dalit Christians should also be included in reservation, he says.

When reservation creates inequalities within the reserved class itself, the state has to intervene, he says.

He also takes up the Pegasus snooping row. The unconstitutional attitude of the government led to this situation, he says.

Rajya Sabha | 1.55 pm

What is the scientific basis for 50% cap on reservation, asks Banda Prakash

Banda Prakash of the TRS asks, “what is the scientific basis for 50% cap on reservation?”

He demands a Caste Census. “Without data, how will you implement reservation?” he asks. He demands a Ministry for Backward Classes.

Subhas Chandra Bose Pilli of the YSRCP speaks in Telugu.

Rajya Sabha | 1.45 pm

Govt. compelled to introduce Bill: Tiruchi Siva

Tiruchi Siva of the DMK says Tamil Nadu, with its 69% reservation, leads in empowerment and social justice.

Supporting the Bill, he says, the government was compelled to introduce the Bill as 671 OCBC committees were being affected. “This was done under compulsion. Federalism is not a suitable word for you (government). For you, all is unitary– one language, one religion, etc. But federalism is the core feature of the country.”

“Caste Census should be immediately conducted and the 50% cap on reservation should be done away with,” Mr. Siva says.

“We support the Bill. But our appeal to you, to bring changes in the interest of the people and not out of compulsion.”

Rajya Sabha | 1.40 pm

RJD happiest if States’ powers restored: Prasanna Acharya

Prasanna Acharya of the BJD speaks in Odiya.

This Bill will strengthen the federal structure of the country, he says. “RJD will be the happiest party if the powers taken from the States are restored,” he says.

He says the 50% cap on reservation should be reconsidered and also asks that Ceste Census take place.

Rajya Sabha | 1.30 pm

Will talk about legislative incompetence of govt.: O’ Brien

Derek O’ Brien of the TMC says to the Speaker, “Through you, Sir, I want to request the Prime Minsiter to come to the House, when an important discussion as this is taking place.”

He makes a remark on Pegasus, invoking a reference to “the Olympics god Poseidon”.

Making a refernce to Sushil Modi’s remarks on winning elections, he says, “we don’t talk, we do. We want to remind them of the elections in West Bengal.”

He says he supports the Bill, “but I also want to talk about the legislative incompetence of the government.” “We warned the government to go slow on the GST, although we supported it. In 10 months, 376 changes were made,” he says, as an illustration.

He cites the CAA and the farm laws as mistakes of the government. “The government did not listen and continued to make mistakes.”

He says the Trinamool has studied 98 Bills passed by the government, and “29 Bills are anti-federal”.

He asks why Caste Census is being done away with.

Mr. O’ Brien recalls that the government did away with reservation to Anglo-Indians based on a census that wrongfully said Anglo-Indian community comprises only 200 people.

Rajya Sabha | 1 pm

Sushil Kumar Modi is heckled in the House as he makes statements bashing the previous Congress govts.

Sushil Kumar Modi says a review petition was filed by the govt. withing 8 days of the judgment by the Supreme Court. “We have brought this Bill early, unlike Mr. Singhvi’s insinuation, as soon as our review petition was rejected.”

Quoting from the minority judgment Of Justices Bhushan and Najeeb, Mr. Modi clarifies the legislative intent of the Bill. Our intention was not to deprive the States, he says, adding the Supreme Court misinterpretated.

He says, “we supported the V.P. Singh decision of giving the OBC reservation. We gave constitutional recognition to Scheduled Tribes Commission. What did the Congress do?”

He makes statements bashing the previous Congress governments. He says Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government has brought in favourable changes.

The Opposition members express disagreement to some statements. Chaotic scenes ensue in the House.

Mr. Kharge says false claims are being made by Mr. Modi.

Rajya Sabha | 12.35 pm

The wrong of 2018 being rectified, Bill long time coming: Singhvi

Abhishek Manu Singhvi of the Congress, says, “The path to hell is paved with good intentions. The Bill was a long time coming. But I also want to point out that the government is only correcting its big mistake of 2018.” Mr. Singhvi was making a reference to the 102nd amendment made in 2018.

The government committed a mistake and the government is congratulating itself for rectifying it now, he says.

An amendment was proposed in this House, many MPs also made some suggestions when it was sent to a select committee for recommendations, he says.

He says, “as feared, the Supreme Court faltered in the interpretation of the ambiguous language of the legislation.”

Speaking about the Maratha reservation issue, Mr. Singhvi says, the 50% cap on reservation cannot be followed as a strict rule. He gives the examples of States like Nagaland and Tamil Nadu which have more than 50% reservation. “The Supreme Court will not reconsider this. So, the government has to, and make the change.”

Mr. Singhvi brings up OBC seats lying vacant ingovernment employment.

He asks why Caste Census is being done away with. “We did it in 2011. Why not do it now in 2021?”

Suggesting an amendment to the Bill, Mr. Singhvi says, “This amendment is clarificatory. But unless it is applied restrospectively, no State list between 2018 and 2021 will be valid.”

Rajya Sabha | 12.30 pm

Allow discussion for more than three hours: Kharge

Manoj Jha asks the Speaker to allot sufficient time even for the smaller parties, who have equal stakes, to speak about the “important amendments” suggested in the Bill.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge tells the Speaker, he has the power to change the decision taken by the Business Advisory Committee. “No one is going to oppose this Bill…Even if the discussion time is increased by two or three hours, the country or the House will not be at a disadvantage.”

Minister Piyush Goyal suggests that the House sit until all the day’s business is completed, even beyond 6 p.m. “If we need to increase the discussion to beyond three hours, then we need to be on agreement to this.”

Member Anand Sharma says, “It is not acceptable that the extension is conditional.”

Mr. Goyal responds and restates that the day’s business will have to be completed, and “it is only fair that we agree to sit beyond 6 p.m. for it.”

There is chaos in the House.

Mr. Harivansh says the discussion will take place for four hours.

Rajya Sabha | 12.15 pm

House takes up Bill restoring States’ rights to specify OBC groups

Motion is moved in the House for the consideration of The Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021 by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Mr. Kumar thanks all members for the consensus shown in discussing the Bill. “It is a history-making Bill.”

The Bill give back power to states to identify social and economic backward classes.

He says, the constitution amendment bill passed by Lok Sabha on Tuesday will empower states to prepare and maintain their own list of socially and educationally backward classes (SEBCs) and provide them reservation.

Rajya Sabha | 12 pm

Question Hour, lunch break suspended

Proceedings resumes in the Upper House.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh is in the chair.

Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of India Pralhad Joshi asks that the House suspend Question Hour and lunch break to discuss The Constitution 127th Amendment Bill, 2021. The House agrees.

Mr. Harivansh condoles the demise of Thindivanam K. Ramamurthy, ex-Member.

Papers being laid on the table of the House.

Productivity of the Lok Sabha

20 Bills passed this session, only OBC Bill passed after discussion

At a press conference after the adjournment of the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said it pained him that the Lok Sabha didn’t function smoothly this monsoon session.

“The House functioned for only 74 hours and 46 minutes. The total productivity was 22%,” he said.

A total of 20 Bills were passed in the session, of which only the OBC Bill was passed after discussion. The remaining Bills were passed in din without discussion, through voice vote.

“I always expect the MPs to maintain the dignity of the House. There have been debates, agreements and disagreements in the House but its dignity was never lowered,” he said.

Urging all MPs to follow the Parliamentary traditions, Mr. Birla said sloganeering and raising of placards are not a part of these traditions.

Lok Sabha | 11 am

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die

Proceedings for the day begin.

Speaker Om Birla condoles the death of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who was earlier Member of Parliament and a Minister at the Centre. Obituary references are made for Nityananda Mishra, Gopalrao Mayekar and Sudarshan Roy Chowdhury.

Mr. Birla gives an account of the works undertaken in the Lok Sabha this session.

The House is adjourned sine die.

Rajya Sabha | 11 am

Venkaiah Naidu expresses anguish over yesterday’s events

Chairman Venkaiah Naidu calling the actions of some members as “acts of sacrilege”, says “I have no words to express my anguish and condemn the actions of yesterday. I slept a sleepless night.”

Mr. Naidu got emotional and said he was distressed to see the sacredness of the House being destroyed over a difference of opinion. “I am distressed as the way this sacredness was destroyed yesterday when some members sat on the table some others climbed on the tables of the house, perhaps to be more visible, was an act of sacrilege. I have no words to condemn the act as I spent a sleepless night,”

When a discussion on agriculture was listed in the list of business for the day, the opportunity was not taken by the members to air their grievances. “Even a discussion on the farm laws could have been taken up,” he says, expressing his displeasure and “anguish” over the last day’s events.

The Opposition begins to raise slogans.

The House is adjourned till 12 p.m.

Meeting of Opposition parties

A meeting of Opposition parties underway at Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge’s office on August 11, 2021.   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

  A meeting of leaders of Opposition parties in the office of Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge is underway. Leaders from INC, including Rahul Gandhi, DMK, TMC, SP, SS, NC, CPM, RJD, CPI, IUML, RSP, VCK, KC(M) and LJD are attending the meeting.

Discussion

Member Vinayal Bhaurao Raut is scheduled to raise a discussion on the situation arising out of Covid-19 pandemic in the country and various aspects related to it, under Rule 193

Legislative Business

Rajya Sabha

Bill for consideration and passing

The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021

Bills for consideration and return

The Appropriation (No.4) Bill, 2021

The Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2021

Lok Sabha

Bill for consideration and passing

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Bill, 2020

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Sharad Pawar join hands in center vs state battle of Mamata Banerjee before Bengal elections

Sharad Pawar join hands in center vs state battle of Mamata Banerjee before Bengal elections

Mamta Banerjee appears to be preparing for the Center vs State battle before the West Bengal assembly elections. In this fight, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar has also been supported. Apart from Pawar, leaders like Arvind Kejriwal, MK Stalin are also seen supporting Mamata. The NCP has accused the BJP of abusing the powers of the Center against the…

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Double-digit challenge: After Prashant Kishor’s Bengal poll forecast, BJP’s strong retort

NEW DELHI: Election strategist Prashant Kishor, who has ruffled many feathers in Mamata’s Trinamool Congress, on Monday triggered a fresh round of confrontation with the BJP. Kishor, who is Mamata’s key aide in poll-bound West Bengal, has claimed that he would quit the Twitter space if the BJP managed to cross double digits in the assembly elections scheduled next year. The poll strategist was reacting to the BJP’s target of winning over 200 seats in the 294-member legislative assembly. The BJP got a big boost in the state as several Trinamool leaders joined the party in the presence of Amit Shah, who was in Bengal over the last weekend.

For all the hype AMPLIFIED by a section of supportive media, in reality BJP will struggle to CROSS DOUBLE DIGITS in… https://t.co/g6446uRAyb

— Prashant Kishor (@PrashantKishor) 1608526371000

As expected, Prashant Kishor’s claim drew a strong retort from an aggressive BJP, which is determined to end the rule of Mamata in Bengal. Taking a dig at Kishor, BJP said the country will end up losing a poll strategist after the West Bengal elections. Prashant Kishor vs BJP Kishor, who has been roped in by Mamata to improve Trinamool’s electoral prospects and ensure a third term for her as the chief minister of West Bengal, said he will quit Twitter if the saffron party does any better than what he has predicted. “For all the hype amplified by a section of supportive media, in reality, BJP will struggle to cross double digits in West Bengal,” he tweeted. “Please save this tweet and if BJP does any better I must quit this space!” Kishor added.

भाजपा की बंगाल में जो सुनामी चल रही हैं, सरकार बनने के बाद इस देश को एक चुनाव रणनीतिकार खोना पड़ेगा।

— Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) 1608528294000

Taking a dig at Prashant Kishor, BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya said: “After the tsunami of the BJP in Bengal, this country will have to lose an election strategist after BJP forms the government”. Mamata’s Prashant troubles The importance given to Prashant Kishor by Mamata Banerjee has been at the root of the rebellion in the Trinamool, with many leaders questioning his interference in the party affairs. The open letter written by Suvendu Adhikari, who quit the Trinamool to join the BJP, contained very strong words against the clout given by Mamata Banerjee to the poll strategist. Several other leaders have openly spoken out against Prashant Kishore’s role in the Trinamool Congress. Mamata hits out at Amit Shah Meanwhile, a day after Amit Shah completed his 2-day tour of Bengal, Mamata accused the Union home minister of speaking untruth about the development of the state. She described the figures given by him on the position of the state on various parameters as “garbage of lies”. Speaking to reporters, the chief minister announced that she will visit the Birbhum district on December 28 for an official meeting, and also lead a roadshow the next day. At a press conference in Bolpur on Sunday, Shah attacked the Trinamool Congress government and claimed that West Bengal lags most states in the country on various parameters, except on corruption and extortion. “I want to tell Amit ji that you are the home minister and it does not suit you to shell out lies provided by your party workers without cross-checking,” Banerjee said. Pawar talks to Mamata; oppn leaders throw their weight behind TMC Mamata, who is engaged in a bitter battle with the Centre, got a much-needed boost on Monday as NCP supremo Sharad Pawar joined several other opposition leaders to side with her against the BJP. Trinamool Congress sources on Monday said that the party is mulling to organise a mega rally of opposition leaders in Kolkata as part of its effort to prop up an anti-BJP front, but nothing has been finalised as of now. “Sharad Pawar and Mamata Banerjee share a very cordial relationship since their days in the Congress. During a telephone talk, Sharadji expressed his support to her. He has also expressed his desire to come to Bengal and campaign in favour of the TMC,” a senior party leader privy to the development said. Captain Amarinder Singh, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhupesh Baghel and Ashok Gehlot, chief ministers of Punjab, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan respectively, recently alleged that the Centre’s order transferring three IPS officers on deputation is interference in the functioning of West Bengal’s administration. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president M K Stalin has also described the “unilateral transfer” of three West Bengal IPS officers by the BJP-led central government as “autocratic and anti-federal”. The three IPS officers were responsible for the security of BJP national president J P Nadda whose convoy was attacked by alleged Trinamool Congress activists during his recent visit to West Bengal. Banerjee, who is opposing the Centre’s move, on Sunday expressed gratitude to these opposition leaders for voicing solidarity with the state on the issue. (With inputs from agencies)

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‘Will remain with NCP’: Ajit Pawar on his return to party after rebellion - india news

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar, who rebelled against his uncle Sharad Pawar last week, on Wednesday said he had never left the party.“I never left the party. I was with the NCP, I am with the NCP and will remain with the NCP. Media has misreported about me in the last few days and I will react to it at an appropriate time,” Ajit Pawar said ahead of the oath by legislators in the assembly.Sharad Pawar’s daughter Supriya Sule welcomed her cousin Ajit Pawar with a warm hug ahead of Wednesday’s session. She also touched his feet. Also Watch | Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray meets Maha governor; newly-elected MLAs take oathFollow live updatesAjit Pawar had joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s Devendra Fadnavis to form a government in the state. Fadnavis was sworn in as chief minister and Ajit Pawar as his deputy on Saturday.Both Fadnavis and Pawar resigned on Tuesday evening, hours after the Supreme Court ordered that a floor test be conducted on Wednesday. After his resignation, Ajit Pawar had met his uncle at his residence on Wednesday night.Also read: Pawar vs Pawar: How uncle ended nephew’s coup bidAjit Pawar, 60, had said that he allied with BJP “for the sake of farmers”. Over the four days, Sharad Pawar had sent senior leaders such as Chhagan Bhujbal, Jayant Patil, Dilip Walse-Patil and Sunil Tatkare to talk to his nephew and bring him back to the NCP fold.Sharad Pawar distanced himself from his nephew and went all out to bring the dissident MLAs back to NCP. The lawmakers had started returning to the party by Saturday afternoon and said that they were misled by Ajit Pawar.Sena, NCP had moved the Supreme Court against Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s decision to invite Fadnavis to form a government. They said that Fadnavis doesn’t have the numbers to pass a floor test.Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar though insisted that they had a majority in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly. The BJP also argued that as Ajit Pawar was the NCP legislature party chief at the time of assuming power, his whip would be binding on party members in a floor test.The claims were rejected by the NCP leadership. On Monday evening, the three parties held a show of strength at a Mumbai hotel and claimed that they had the support of 162 MLAs. Sharad Pawar assured his party lawmakers that no one will lose their membership while Shiv Sena boss Uddhav Thackeray dared BJP to poach a single MLA of his party. Source link Read the full article

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ncp vs bjp: भाजप पक्षातील लोकांची दारू उत्पादक, विक्री केंद्रे कधी बंद करणार?; राष्ट्रवादीचा सवाल

ncp vs bjp: भाजप पक्षातील लोकांची दारू उत्पादक, विक्री केंद्रे कधी बंद करणार?; राष्ट्रवादीचा सवाल

ncp vs bjp: भाजप पक्षातील लोकांची दारू उत्पादक, विक्री केंद्रे कधी बंद करणार?; राष्ट्रवादीचा सवाल मुंबई: विधानसभेचे विरोधी पक्षनेते () यांनी दारू विक्रीवरून राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेस���र निशाणा साधला होता. त्यावर राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेसने फडणवीस यांना प्रत्युत्तर दे टोला लगावला आहे. हे सरकार बेवड्यांना समर्पित, असे वक्तव्य फडणवीस यांनी सरकारवर टीका करताना म्हटले होते. त्यावर तुमच्या पक्षातील बेवडयांना…