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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
"Charcha hogi toh poll khulegi": BJP trolls opposition as Monsoon Session kicks off in chaos
— BJP4India (@BJP4India) Live Events Opposition wants PM present for Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Monsoon Session of Parliament began with shouting, slogans, and a full-blown clash between the government and the Opposition. As MPs raised slogans and tempers flared, the BJP took to X with a cheeky cartoon targeting the X (formerly Twitter), the BJP shared a cartoon showing Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla saying, 'Charcha shuru ki jaye'.On the other side, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi were seen shouting, 'Charcha hogi toh poll khulegi, isiliye shor machao aur bhago.'On Day 1 of the Monsoon Session, Om Birla, visibly upset with the disruptions, asked MPs to maintain order and allow discussions to take place.'This is Question Hour. The government is willing to discuss every issue. Let the House run as per the rules,' he Opposition, however, was in no mood to back down. Congress MP KC Venugopal said all INDIA bloc MPs had moved adjournment motions seeking a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.'We want this discussion in the Prime Minister's presence,' he also criticised the Speaker for not allowing Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition, to speak while Union Ministers were given the floor.'The Defence and Parliamentary Affairs Ministers were allowed to speak, but not the LoP. That's not a fair discussion,' Venugopal added, 'Let them start the discussion. We're ready.'The Monsoon Session will continue till August 21, with a short break from August 12 to 18. There will be a total of 21 sittings.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
PM's Durgapur Poll Pitch: Modi promises progress, TMC says they are ‘pack of lies'
Laying foundation stones for several development projects, valued at over Rs 5,400 crore, in Durgapur on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that these projects aligned with the 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision and will propel West Bengal's progress. Soon after his Durgapur speech, the TMC hit out at the PM , calling his speech a 'pack of lies' and added that while calling for a poriborton (change) in Bengal, he has changed. 'From invoking Jai Shri Ram to chanting Jai Ma Durga and Jai Maa Kali, it shows that Modi has been changed by Bengal and Didi (Mamata Banerjee),' the TMC said. Modi had begun his speech at a BJP rally in Durgapur by invoking Goddesses Kali and Durga. Countering the PM's claim that Bengali's pride is supreme for his party, the TMC in a post on X wrote: 'Oh really? Because this is how @BJP4India 'respects' Bengal: Withheld funds meant for the poor, Insulted Tagore, Netaji, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Vivekananda, Branded Bengali citizens as 'Bangladeshis'. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, 'We are hesitating to say that the Prime Minister is lying. But it is true that Modi intentionally gave false information. Why did the Prime Minister come here empty-handed? Bengal has a due of Rs 1.70 lakh crore, and he gave a promise of Rs 5,000 crore, which is invisible. He mentioned the RG Kar issue. Within 24 hours, Kolkata Police had arrested RG Kar culprit. In the law college rape case, police arrested the culprit within 24 hours. But what happened in Madhya Pradesh where a nurse was murdered. What happened in Uttra Pradesh, where police raped. Why doesn't the Prime Minister answer them?' 'Bengalis, who are Indian citizens, are still being branded as Rohingyas and Bangladeshis in BJP-ruled states. While their governments harass and detain our migrant labourers, Modi now talks about Bengali 'ashmita' only because he realises the deep hurt and anguish felt by the average Bengali,' Ghosh added. 'Modi has resorted to falsehoods because he is afraid of losing the support of the average Bengali. In Gujarat, a sweet shop owner put up a signboard in his will in Bangla to attract customers, but was forced to clarify that he is not a Bengali. This is what his Viksit Bangla has come to — nothing but a travesty. In states ruled by the BJP, Bengali-speaking Indians are being branded as Rohingyas,' he added. Addressing a gathering in the industrial town, often known as the 'Steel City', the Prime Minister spoke about West Bengal's pivotal role as a hub for India's workforce, reiterating the BJP government's commitment to strengthening this contribution. 'Today the entire world is discussing our resolve for Viksit Bharat, reflecting the changes, especially in infrastructure, on which the edifice of a developed India is being built,' Modi said. The initiatives, spanning across oil and gas, power, rail and road sectors, are aimed at boosting connectivity, fostering a gas-based economy, and generating employment across the region. The PM affirmed that the newly launched projects would enhance regional connectivity, boost gas-based transport, and reinforce Durgapur's identity as a Steel City, creating numerous employment opportunities for the local youth. BJP-TMC false Fight: Congress, CPM Both the Congress and the CPI(M) on Friday said that PM Modi's attack on the TMC was meant to help each other in the Assembly elections due next year. 'For the last five years, no BJP leader was seen in Bengal. Now, they are coming again for votes. They are basically helping the TMC here,' said CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty. Senior Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said that as the polls are nearing, Bengal would witness an 'artificial fight' between PM Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ENS Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More Atri Mitra is a Special Correspondent of The Indian Express with more than 20 years of experience in reporting from West Bengal, Bihar and the North-East. He has been covering administration and political news for more than ten years and has a keen interest in political development in West Bengal. Atri holds a Master degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University and Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. He is also an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. He started his career with leading vernacular daily the Anandabazar Patrika, and worked there for more than fifteen years. He worked as Bihar correspondent for more than three years for Anandabazar Patrika. He covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections. 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Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
PM Modi says 'took resolve of Op Sindoor from Bihar'; takes jibe at Lalu Yadav
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to East Champaran on Friday lauded the success of Operation Sindoor , India's cross-border action targeted at the terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. PM Modi also highlighted his government's welfare schemes and infrastructure push and drew a contrast between the current NDA govt and the previous RJD era, which he accused of neglecting Bihar. In a clear jibe at Lalu Prasad Yadav and the RJD-Congress alliance, he accused the previous governments of financial discrimination against the state. 'They were taking revenge from Nitish ji's government,' he said, adding that the NDA had since reversed that trend by investing significantly more in Bihar's growth. — BJP4India (@BJP4India) Addressing the massive rally, PM Modi flagged off four Amrit Bharat trains and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore. Below are key quotes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Motihari: "I took the resolve of Operation Sindoor from the land of Bihar and the entire world watches its success today." "In the last 11 years, more than 4 crore houses have been built for the poor in the country under the PM Awas Yojana. Of these, about 60 lakh houses have been built in Bihar alone. In our Motihari district alone, about 3 lakh poor families have got concrete houses and the count is constantly increasing." "To take eastern India forward, we have to make Bihar a developed Bihar. Today, work is happening so fast in Bihar because there is a government working for Bihar at the centre and in the state. When there was a Congress and RJD government at the centre, Bihar got only around 2 lakh crore rupees in 10 years of UPA. That means these people were taking revenge from Nitish ji's government. In 2014, you gave me the opportunity to serve at the centre. After coming to the centre, I also ended that old politics of taking revenge from Bihar. In the last 10 years, in the 10 years of NDA, the amount given for the development of Bihar is many times more than before." "Our resolve is that in the coming times, Motihari should be known in the east just like Mumbai is in western India. Just like there are opportunities in Gurugram, Gaya should also have similar opportunities. Like Pune, there should be industrial development in Patna. Like Surat, Santhal Pargana should also develop. Like Jaipur, new records of tourism should be made in Jalpaiguri and Jajpur. Like Bangalore, the people of Birbhum should also progress." "The world is progressing very fast in the 21st century. The power that was once held by only the western countries is now being dominated and participated in by the eastern countries. The eastern countries are now catching a new pace of development. Just as the eastern countries in the world are moving ahead in the race of development, in India this is the era of our eastern states." Nitish Kumar praises Modi, promises free electricity and new schemes Chief minister Nitish Kumar, sharing the stage with the Prime Minister, expressed deep gratitude for Modi's frequent visits to Bihar and described them as a 'big thing.' He urged the crowd to give the Prime Minister a standing ovation, declaring, 'I would like to thank him… please get up.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You To Read in 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Kumar used the occasion to announce key initiatives, including free electricity for all, a ?50,000 crore package for 430 new schemes, and an ambitious target to create one crore jobs over the next five years. 'During the previous government's tenure, there was no electricity. Even in Patna, it was available for just eight hours,' he said. He also announced that pensions for the elderly, widows, and disabled would rise from ?400 to ?1,100 and confirmed new infrastructure investments including a Makhana Board and support for the Western Kosi River under the 2025 Union Budget plans. Without naming the Opposition, Kumar asserted that real development only began under the NDA after 2005, claiming the previous governments had failed to even utilise allocated funds properly. The visit marked Prime Minister Modi's sixth trip to Bihar this year and comes just months ahead of the crucial Assembly elections expected later in 2025.
