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  • BJP has been wiped out in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

    BJP has been wiped out in Bihar, says Tejashwi Yadav

    Under the INDIA alliance agreement in Bihar, the RJD is vying for 26 seats, Congress for nine, and the Left parties for the remaining five out of the state’s 40 Lok Sabha constituencies…reports Asian Lite News

    Former Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Monday, declared that the BJP has been eliminated in Bihar and that the INDIA alliance is securing a significant victory in the elections. He asserted that the INDIA alliance government will be established this time, backed by strong public support.

    “BJP has been wiped out in Bihar and we are winning the elections in Bihar with a good margin. This time the INDIA alliance government is going to be formed. We have full public support”.

    Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi along with RJD Leader Tejashwi Yadav participated in a public rally in Bihar’s Bakhtiyarpur on Monday.

    Speaking at the rally Tejashwi Yadav alleged that investigative agencies like the CBI and the ED were toys in the hands of the PM.

    “Prime Minister Modi is threatening to send me to jail by giving a date. The Prime Minister’s threat to send opposition leaders to jail has made it clear that investigative agencies like:- CBI and ED are Modi ji’s toys. Narendra Modi takes action against opposition leaders due to political malice and resistance,” he said.

    In response to Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary’s remark calling Rahul Gandhi a “Bhrashtachariyo ke Raja,” Tejaswi stated, “Elections should be contested properly, and such statements should not be made. They are making these comments because they are losing the elections.”

    On Rahul Gandhi’s Patna visit, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary had said, “The manner in which the family of Lalu Prasad Yadav is making noise, it clearly shows that all these people are corrupt. “Bhrashtachariyo Ka Raja” (leader of the corrupt) is coming from Delhi, under whose leadership corruption is happening in the entire nation…In the past 55 years, the Congress party has looted the nation”.

    Under the INDIA alliance agreement in Bihar, the RJD is vying for 26 seats, Congress for nine, and the Left parties for the remaining five out of the state’s 40 Lok Sabha constituencies.

    While, in the NDA, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest on 17 seats, Janata Dal-United (JDU) on 16 seats, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) (Ram Vilas) on 5 seats, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha on one seat each in 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

    Elections in Bihar are contested in all seven phases. With 40 Lok Sabha constituencies, the fourth highest among all States and Union Territories, Bihar holds a crucial position in shaping Indian politics. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the NDA, consisting of BJP, JDU ( (Janata Dal-United), and LJP (Lok Janshakti Party), secured victory by taking the lead on 39 out of 40 seats. Meanwhile, the Mahagathbandhan, led by RJD (Rashtriya Janata Dal), INC (Indian National Congress), and RLSP (Rashtriya Lok Samta Party), only managed to secure one seat. (ANI)

    RJD’s Manoj Jha attacks Modi

    Targeting Prime Minister Modi over his remark that the INDIA bloc is receiving support from Pakistan, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Monday said that the world has never seen such a person who crosses all limits of foul language.

    Speaking to ANI Jha alleged that nothing comes out of the mouth of the Prime Minister regarding China.

    “Prime Minister was talking about “Mangalsutra”, “Mujra”, now Pakistan has also arrived. What type of person are you? You contest elections here. You should speak on jobs and economic and social justice. What can I say about someone whose tongue utters a word like Mujra? What language are you using? Democracy is a thing of collectivity. Nothing comes out of your mouth regarding China,” he said.

    “The world has never seen such a person who crosses all limits of foul language,” Jha added.

    Further, the RJD MP mentioned that the INDIA bloc will hold a meeting on June 1, before the announcement of the results of the Lok Sabha polls.

    “We will discuss every point related to the counting of votes. There will be a discussion on different issues,” Manoj Jha said.

    Earlier, accusing the INDIA bloc of receiving support from Pakistan and jihadis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that prayers are being read in Pakistan for the Samajwadi Party and the Congress who are appealing for “vote jihad” here.

    “In Pakistan, ‘duas’ (prayers) are being made for the INDI alliance of Samajwadi Party and Congress. Jihadis from across borders supporting SP and Congress; these parties are appealing for ‘vote jihad’ here,” PM Modi said.

    The Prime Minister gathered wide criticism from the opposition leaders over his ‘Mujra’ remark on the INDIA bloc.

    “For Modi, Constitution is supreme, for Modi, Babasaheb Ambedkar’s sentiments are supreme… if the INDI alliance wants to accept the servitude of their vote bank, they are free to do so…if they want to perform ‘Mujra’ (dance), they are free to do… I will still stand with the SC, ST, and OBC reservation staunchly,” PM Modi said. (ANI)

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  • ‘Green Growth priority area for India at G20’

    ‘Green Growth priority area for India at G20’

    He said that the second batch of cheetahs from South Africa was successfully introduced in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on 18th February 2023…reports Asian Lite News

    Highlighting that the Union Budget 2023-24 laid down the vision for ‘Green Growth’, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, today delivered the keynote address on Visionary Leadership for mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience at the inaugural session of the World Sustainable Development Summit 2023 held in New Delhi.

    Speaking on this occasion Bhupender Yadav said that continuing last year’s theme and discussion, the Summit, this year is premised on “Mainstreaming Sustainable Development and Climate Resilience for Collective Action” which came at no better time when India has assumed the G20 presidency. He said that at a time, when the world is tackling the issues pertaining to climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development, it is under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that India is emerging as an inspiration for countries across the globe, particularly on the fact that how economic development and conservation of environment can go hand in hand.

    Yadav said that the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of correcting the ecological wrong into ecological harmony is taking shape by being reflected at the grassroots, where the successful implementation of Project Cheetah is an example among many.

    He said that the second batch of cheetahs from South Africa was successfully introduced in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on 18th February 2023.

    In his address, Bhupender Yadav further said that combating Climate Change, Biodiversity loss and land degradation transcends all political boundaries and hence is a shared global challenge. “On multiple occasions, both at the domestic and international stage, through evidence-based policy making and implementation, India, has demonstrated that it has never been a part of the problem but is contributing significantly to become a part of the solution,” he said.

    Highlighting the provisions of Union Budget 2023 -24 presented in Parliament earlier this month, Yadav said that it lays down the vision for ‘Green Growth’ across multiple sectors, with the underlying thought being that all future growth in the country has to essentially be green. “With the concept of ‘Green Growth’ being a priority area in the Union Budget, it validates how sustainable development has been mainstreamed in the Indian policy-making process through a visionary approach”, said Yadav.

    Speaking of India’s commitment to addressing climate change, Yadav said that India has already submitted its Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy document at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh which is premised on two major pillars of climate justice and sustainable lifestyles alongside principles of CBDR-RC. With this India has joined the list of select 58 countries that have submitted their new or updated LT-LEDS.

    The Union Environment Minister said that not only at the domestic level but at the international platform, particularly focusing on Climate Resilience, India has been helpful by providing valuable additional inputs, especially to small Island developing nations who are particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels. India has created and been nurturing the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure.

    “India has been making concerted efforts to engage various stakeholder institutions and individuals to promote innovation and resilience in infrastructure” he added

    One such initiative is the “DRI Connect” which will be a web-based platform for stakeholders engaged in infrastructure sectors. The platform is envisaged to harness the collective intelligence of Coalition membership towards the creation of new knowledge and actionable solutions to address challenges in resilient infrastructure and foster an environment of action-based learning and innovation on disaster-resilient infrastructure.

    Bhupender Yadav emphasised that building upon the announcements made at COP 26 in presence of the Prime Minister, Infrastructure for the Resilient Island States as a part of CDRI has been critical in achieving sustainable development through a systematic approach to resilient, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure for Small Island Developing Countries.

    Union Minister Yadav said that the voice of the Global South Summit launched by PM Modi, which saw the participation of 134 countries distributed across 10 sessions gave the global south a platform to discuss the pressing concerns of the developing world. This was yet another testimony of India’s leadership, especially becoming the leading voice for the global south.  (ANI)

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  • Yadav meets Japanese counterpart on G7, G20 collaboration

    Yadav meets Japanese counterpart on G7, G20 collaboration

    Bhupendra Yadav said the need of the hour is to orient industrial development towards sustainable production and to be a tool for nudging sustainable consumption…reports Asian Lite News

    Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav held a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Minister of the Environment Akihiro Nishimura on Thursday in New Delhi.

    Both sides discussed a range of issues including G7/G20 collaboration, LiFE, Marine and Plastic Waste, COP-27, and CBD 15. Speaking on the occasion, Bhupender Yadav said that it is a coincidence that both Japan and India have taken over the Presidencies of the G7 and G20 respectively and this presents an opportunity for both countries to set the agendas and priorities for shaping the future of the world towards “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth * One Family * One Future”, which is also the theme of India’s G20 Presidency.

    Yadav further added that during India’s G-20 Presidency, LiFE is one of the important priorities for all the working groups cutting across many ministries and departments. He also sought support from Japan for India’s G-20 Presidency, and also assured India’s support for Japan’s G-7 Presidency, according to an official statement of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

    The Minister recognized and praised Japan’s efforts to provide cutting-edge technologies to India. He emphasized that India and Japan can look into enhancing their bilateral collaboration, particularly in the areas of resource efficiency, low-carbon technologies, green hydrogen, and circular economies.

    Addressing the 1st India – Japan Environment week Yadav stated that to build a better world and a better future leaving no one behind, we should promote just and equitable growth for all in the world, in a sustainable, holistic, responsible, and inclusive manner.

    Highlighting the importance of LiFE for tackling the environmental challenges and the crises of climate change, pollution, land degradation, and biodiversity loss, Yadav said Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. First proposed by the Prime Minister at COP 26, Mission LiFE is envisioned as a global mass movement that will nudge individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment.

    He said India seeks to lead by example and invites the global community to be a part of Mission LiFE for individual, family, and community-based actions. In this connection, Yadav mentioned Furoshiki, a square-shaped Japanese traditional wrapping cloth that originated around 710 B.C. Furoshiki is eco-friendly and is used for wrapping gifts, carrying goods, or as decoration. The reusable Furoshiki is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic wrapping paper, the official release read.

    Bhupendra Yadav said the need of the hour is to orient industrial development towards sustainable production and to be a tool for nudging sustainable consumption.

    Concluding the meeting, both countries also agreed to further promote cooperation between the two countries as well as to work together in multilateral frameworks. (ANI)

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  • India backs UN’s agenda on achieving early warnings

    India backs UN’s agenda on achieving early warnings

    He also informed that India has been working on strengthening end-to-end early warning systems for all hydro-meteorological hazards…reports Asian Lite News

    Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Monday said that India fully supports UN Secretary General’s agenda to achieve Early Warnings for All, which would help in cutting down vulnerabilities and ensure swift response towards natural hazards.

    Yadav made the assurance in his address at the UN Secretary General High Level Round Table to launch the Early Warnings for All Executive Action Plan, at the World Leaders’ Summit, COP27, in Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh.

    “We fully support the Secretary General’s agenda to achieve Early Warnings for All. The global pace of climate mitigation is not enough to contain the rate of climate change. There is an urgent need for the world to acknowledge the cascading natural hazards that cause substantial losses around the world,” he said.

    He however added that “these issues focus our minds for a moment and then soon lose attention as the countries most able to do something about it are the least affected. They are also the biggest contributors to climate change. The most vulnerable regions are located between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Much of the developing world, including India, lies between these tropics. Public expenditures and loss of revenues following the onset of external disasters have already begun to rise in this region with the least coping capacity”.

    Yadav noted that with climate finance still scarce, climate adaptation in the form of early warning dissemination is key in safeguarding lives, and livelihoods. Early Warnings For All play a part in not just containing the immediate physical impacts, but also mitigating the far-reaching long-term socio-economics implications that follow.

    He also informed that India has been working on strengthening end-to-end early warning systems for all hydro-meteorological hazards.

    “This has led to concrete results. We have reduced mortality from cyclones by up to 90 per cent over the last 15 years. On both east and west coasts, we have nearly 100 per cent coverage of early warning systems for cyclones. Similarly for other hazards – such as Heat waves – we are making swift progress, leading to much greater resilience of our communities,” he said.

    India’s Web-DCRA (Dynamic Composite Risk Atlas) enables swift and advanced action on early warnings, he said.

    The Environment Minister also informed that India spearheaded the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) which is working towards developing applications of climate forecast and early warning for reducing infrastructure losses and disruption in basic services.

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