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Several parts of Rahul’s speech in Lok Sabha expunged

New Delhi, July 01 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during the ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Sansad TV)

The portions expunged include his comments on Hindus, and PM Narendra Modi-BJP-RSS among others…reports Asian Lite News

Several portions of the maiden speech of Rahul Gandhi as Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha targeting the central government over various issues, including minorities, NEET row and Agnipath scheme among others, have been expunged from the records of the Parliament on the orders of the Speaker.

The portions expunged include his comments on Hindus, and PM Narendra Modi-BJP-RSS among others.

Rahul Gandhi in his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday afternoon, during the debate on the motion of thanks on President Draupadi Murmu’s address accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. His remarks drew protests from the Treasury benches.

The Bharatiya Janata Party – led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh among others stood up to express their protest and rebut the Congress MP’s remarks.

The BJP leaders accused the Congress MP “of speaking lies, misleading the House and terming the entire Hindu community violent”. The Congress hit back with counter-allegations against the Modi government.

Rahul Gandhi invoked Lord Shiva, Prophet Mohammad, Guru Nanak, Jesus Christ, Lord Budha and Lord Mahavir, saying that he had taken the idea of fearlessness from their teachings.

PM Modi slammed Rahul Gandhi during his speech. “Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter,” the Prime Minister said. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi.

While the BJP held a press conference later to denounce Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, Congress also held an evening press conference to slam the ruling party at the Centre.

Among the portions of Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha speech that got expunged were his accusations against the BJP, stating that the party was treating minorities unfairly and perpetrating violence.

Portions of the Congress MP’s remarks on industrialists Adani and Ambani and on the Agniveer Scheme were also expunged.

Dismissing Rahul Gandhi’s claims on violence against minorities, Dilip Mandal a prominent Dalit voice, claimed that the last decade was the “most peaceful time for India since independence” as he compared the governance under the Congress party.

“During his address, Rahul Gandhi made an objectionable statement that a lot of atrocities are happening against Muslims and Christians in India. I believe that the numbers don’t suggest this. The last 10 years have been the most peaceful time for India after independence if you see the numbers,” Dilip Mandal told ANI.

“During the Congress regime, so many riots used to happen, if you compare that in the last 10 years, only two major communal riot incidents have happened, Delhi and Manipur. So the scale has reduced…riots don’t last long now,” he said.

Mandal alleged Gandhi’s remarks as an attempt “to scare investors” and added that the Congress party is “again trying to appease” Muslims.

“This is an attempt to scare the investors and it will affect India. Congress is again trying to appease Muslims. He is thinking of getting the Muslim votes, especially the Muslim votes of Bihar and UP, from SP and RJD,” Mandal said. (ANI)

In Modi ji’s world, truth can be expunged, says Rahul

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi after several portions of his speech in Lok Sabha on Monday were expunged on the orders of the Speaker.

“In Modi ji’s world, truth can be expunged. But in reality, the truth cannot be expunged. I said what I had to say, that is the truth,” Rahul Gandhi told reporters on Tuesday.

“They can expunge as much as they want. Truth is truth,” the Congress MP said.

Several portions of Gandhi’s maiden speech in Lok Sabha as Leader of Opposition on Monday were expunged on the orders of the Speaker after his remarks against the central government drew criticism from Treasury benches.

Rahul Gandhi in his speech in the lower house, during the debate on the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu’s address accused the BJP and RSS of preaching and spreading violence and hatred. He also targeted the government over the NEET row, the Agnipath scheme, Manipur violence and minorities among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh among others stood up to express their protest and rebut the Congress MP’s remarks.

The BJP leaders accused the Congress MP “of speaking lies, misleading the House and terming the entire Hindu community violent.” The Congress hit back with counter-allegations against the Modi government.

PM Modi slammed Rahul Gandhi during his speech. “Calling the entire Hindu community violent is a very serious matter,” the Prime Minister said. Home Minister Amit Shah demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi.

Among the portions of Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha speech that got expunged were his accusations against the BJP, stating that the party was treating minorities unfairly and perpetrating violence. Portions of the Congress MP’s remarks on industrialists Adani and Ambani and on the Agniveer Scheme were also expunged. (ANI)

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EC to examine PM’s Rajasthan speech

Chandrapur [Maharashtra], Apr 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha elections, in Chandrapur on Monday. (ANI Photo)

The Congress approached the poll body on Monday and formally lodged a complaint seeking action against Modi…reports Asian Lite News

The Election Commission (EC) has said that it was examining the complaint made against the speech made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a rally in Rajasthan where he had said that if elected to power at the Centre, the Opposition Congress would distribute people’s property, land and gold among Muslims.

EC sources said the complaint regarding the Prime Minister’s speech has been received and is under consideration of the commission.

The Congress approached the poll body on Monday and formally lodged a complaint seeking action against Modi.

The Congress alleged that the Prime Minister invoked religion and religious symbols to create enmity between groups.

“The only available remedy compatible with the principle of zero tolerance towards allegations of corrupt practices, is the disqualification of the candidates who try to create a divide between different classes of the citizens of India regardless of the stature or position of that candidate,” the Congress memorandum said.

During his speech, PM Modi suggested that if the Congress came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of people to Muslims.

“This ‘urban Naxal’ mindset, mothers and sisters, will not even leave your ‘mangalsutra’. They can go to that extent. The Congress manifesto claims it will calculate the gold possessed by mothers and sisters, gather information about it, and then distribute that property. They will distribute it to whom? Manmohan Singh’s government had said Muslims have the first right on the country’s assets,” PM Modi asserted at the rally on Sunday.

“Earlier, when their [Congress] government was in power, they had stated that Muslims have the first right on the country’s assets. This implies to whom will this property be distributed? It will be distributed among those who have more children. It will be distributed to the infiltrators. Should your hard-earned money go to the infiltrators? Do you approve of this?”

“Is it acceptable to you? Do governments have the right to confiscate your property which you have earned through hard work? The gold with our mothers and sisters is not for showing off; it is tied to their self-respect. The value of their mangalsutra is not in gold or its price, but is related to their dreams in life. And you are talking about snatching it?” PM Modi said.

To support the Prime Minister’s claim, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) posted a 22-second video of Dr Manmohan Singh’s speech from December 2006. “The Congress doesn’t trust their own Prime Minister?” the saffron party said.

PM Modi was referring to a statement made by former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh in December 2006 at a meeting of the National Development Council regarding the fiscal priorities of the government. This statement sparked significant controversy, prompting the office of the former Prime Minister to issue a clarification addressing what it termed a “deliberate and mischievous misinterpretation.”

According to the then Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Dr Singh had stated, “I believe our collective priorities are clear: agriculture, irrigation and water resources, health, education, critical investment in rural infrastructure, and the essential public investment needs of general infrastructure, along with programmes for the upliftment of SC/STs, Other Backward Classes [OBCs], minorities, and women and children.

“The component plans for Scheduled Castes [SCs] and Scheduled Tribes [STs] will need to be revitalised. We will have to devise innovative plans to ensure that minorities, particularly the Muslim minority, are empowered to share equitably in the fruits of development. They must have the first claim on resources. The Centre has myriad other responsibilities whose demands will have to be fitted within the overall resource availability,” it said.

The PMO added that it should be clear from the above that the Prime Minister’s reference to “first claim on resources” pertains to all the “priority” areas listed, including programmes for the upliftment of SCs, STs, OBCs, women, children, and minorities.

Modi’s sharp swipe comes as he and the ruling BJP ramp up attacks on the Congress and the INDIA bloc. Earlier, in Rajasthan’s Jalore, the Prime Minister stated that the country would “punish” the party for its “sins”.

PM Modi and the BJP also accused the Congress’ election manifesto of being a “Muslim League imprint” and a “bundle of lies”.

At a poll rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur, PM Modi stated, “Congress issued a bundle of lies in its manifesto… every page reeks of attempts to tear India apart. It reflects the thoughts the Muslim League had before independence.”

The comment drew a fierce retort from Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge. In a strong swipe at the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), he said, “Everyone knows how [Syama] Prasad Mookerjee “formed his governments in Bengal, Sindh, and NWFP [North West Frontier Province] in the 1940s in coalition with the Muslim League”.

The ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha election, which began last Friday with voting for 102 seats in 21 states and UTs, including 12 in Rajasthan, will continue with the next phase of voting on April 26.

Inflammatory, says CPI(M)

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury had also shot off a letter to the Election Commission demanding action against the PM for making “inflammatory” remarks.

The INDIA bloc parties in a coordinated effort too had asked citizens to send emails to the poll body raising this issue. On Monday, the EC declined to comment in the matter.

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Bangladesh commemorates landmark speech of Bangabandhu

Bangladesh commemorates landmark speech of Bangabandhu

Bangladesh on Monday commemorated the landmark speech of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, which has been touted as an indirect declaration of the country’s independence in 1971…writes Sumi Khan

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also the elder daughter of the Bangabandhu, placed wreaths at his portrait on the premises of Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi.

On March 7, 1971, Bangabandhu in his historic speech at a mammoth rally in Dhaka’s Race Course Maidan, now known as Suhrawardy Udyan, directed the freedom-loving people to wage a decisive struggle against the Pakistani occupation forces.

In the 19-minute speech, Bangabandhu said: “Ebarer sangram amader muktir sangram, ebarer sangram swadhinatar sangram (The struggle this time is for our emancipation, the struggle this time is for our independence).

“We spilled our blood… We are ready to shed more blood, the people of the country shall be free.”

Amidst thunderous applause, he also made a fervent appeal to people from all walks of life to make preparations for an armed struggle against the tyranny, exploitation, subjugation, and deprivation by the Pakistani military junta with whatever they possessed and to transform every house into a fortress.

Bangladesh commemorates landmark speech of Bangabandhu

The vigorous speech inspired people of all walks of life to prepare for the war, which eventually began after the Pakistani regime on March 25 launched attacks.

Bangabandhu’s March 7 speech has been selected as one of the most rousing and inspirational wartime speeches in the last 2,500 years.

On October 30, 2017, the Unesco included in the Memory of the World International Register, a list of the world’s important documentary heritage maintained by the Organisation.

This year, the observance of the day will be more significant as the nation is going to celebrate the golden jubilee of the country’s independence on March 26, while ‘Mujib Year’, the year-long celebration of Bangabandhu’s birth centenary, is ongoing, reports BSS.

To mark the day, different socio-cultural and political organisations, student and professional bodies have drawn up elaborate programmes, including laying wreaths at the portrait of Bangabandhu and holding discussions, while maintaining strict Covid protocols.

The government has made it mandatory to hoist the national flag at all public and private buildings in the country and its diplomatic missions abroad on March 7 from this year onwards.

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Meanwhile, the ruling Bangladesh Awami League (AL) will hoist national and party flags atop Bangabandhu Bhaban and party offices, place wreaths at Bangabandhu’s portrait on the premises of Bangabandhu Bhaban at Dhanmondi.

A discussion will be arranged at the central office of Awami League on Bangabandhu Avenue, which will be chaired by the Prime Minister.

Bangladesh Betar and Bangladesh Television as well as private television channels and radio stations will broadcast and telecast special programmes, while national dailies will bring out special supplements marking the auspicious occasion.

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Jaishankar recalls big takeaways from Modi speech

Two, Modi’s governance vision “is one where no one is left behind. Therefore, the pursuit of integrated and equitable development. The numbers PM shared speak for the government’s record”…reports Nikhila Natarajan.

Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed his 22-minute address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar tweeted 12 ‘big policy takeaways’ from the PM’s speech.

The very first takeaway was an answer to those attempting to lecture India on democracy. Jaishankar emphasised right upfront that India is “the Mother of Democracy” and “based on his own experiences, PM affirms that democracy can deliver, democracy has delivered”.

Two, Modi’s governance vision “is one where no one is left behind. Therefore, the pursuit of integrated and equitable development. The numbers PM shared speak for the government’s record”.

Three, the “impact of India’s development on global progress is evident. When India grows, the world grows; when India reforms, the world transforms”.

Four, India’s “strong message of a foreign policy for global good (notably) India’s importance as a responder and a contributor (was) underlined”.

Five, aligned with her status as a leading power, India’s commitment “of vaccine supplies to the world is one clear indicator in that regard”.

Six, the PM’s highlighting of “the transformational role of technology in our daily lives. But equally, the significance of technology with democratic values”.

Seven, a message that “resilient and expanded global value chains and production centres is in our (the world’s) collective interest”.

Eight, “India’s strong record on climate action and its ambitious vision, including renewable energy goals and green hydrogen”.

Nine, India’s advice that “ocean(s) and its (their) resources must be protected. This lifeline should be safeguarded from expansion and exclusion”.

Ten, PM’s note of caution “against regressive thinking and extremism”. It follows that “using terrorism as a political tool will backfire on those practicing it”.

Eleven, on Afghanistan, the world “must not allow use of its soil by terrorists. Nor should its (Afghanistan’s) predicament be taken advantage of by other states. The world has an obligation to its women, children and minorities”.

Finally, the PM telling the UNGA that “United Nations must enhance its effectiveness and reliability”.

Noteworthy here, the PM’s takeaway was that “there are questions on that count”.

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