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India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
BJP's Pradeep Bhandari lauds 10 years of Digital India, accuses INDIA bloc of corruption, nepotism
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a testament to Prime Minister Modi's development model. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday, Pradeep Bhandari said, 'Today (July 1, 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's 'Digital India Mission' completes 10 years. As Digital India marks a decade of success, India now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions. It's a victory of PM Modi's model of development. Look at the two parallels. While the INDI Alliance is synonymous with corruption and nepotism (pariwarvad and vinashwad), the Modi government is synonymous with development (vikas).' Taking a swipe at the Congress, Bhandari said, 'Remember when the Congress claimed the internet could never reach rural India? Today, even Mallikarjun Kharge tweeted about this.' He further highlighted the digital expansion under the BJP government, stating that internet connectivity has reached 95 per cent of India's villages. 'The Internet has reached 95 per cent of villages in the country. Under the Congress rule, only 27 crore internet connections existed. Today, India has 97 crore connections. This is the truth and the success of Digital India,' he said. Bhandari also hit out at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, claiming he has 'no clue' about the situation in Karnataka. 'Today, Kharge ji himself doesnt know what will happen in Karnataka because Nehru, Gandhi, Vadra family's model is corruption and only corruption,' said Bhandari. Continuing his tirade against the Congress party, Pradeep Bhandari said, 'The people of the country have two models before them -- on one side is the model of the corrupt, dynastic, appeasement-driven opposition. In Himachal Pradesh, a government employee is beaten by Rahul Gandhi's close aide, while in Karnataka, they engage in corruption in schemes and remain busy fighting for power, because corruption is in their DNA.' 'Just think, what did former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi used to say? He used to say that the government sends one rupee, and only 15 paise reaches the public. Today, the same is happening in Congress-ruled states,' he added. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a blog titled 'A Decade of Digital India' on his official LinkedIn handle, celebrating 10 years of the Digital India mission. He described how India has transformed from limited internet access and digital services in 2014 to becoming a global leader in digital technology in 2024. PM Modi said that earlier, people doubted if Indians could use technology well. But the government trusted the people and used technology to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Today, digital tools have become part of everyday life for 140 crore Indians -- from learning and business to accessing government services. In 2014, India had about 25 crore internet connections. Now, it has over 97 crore. High-speed internet has even reached remote areas like Galwan and Siachen. The country's 5G rollout is one of the fastest in the world, with nearly 5 lakh base stations set up in just two years. PM Modi highlighted platforms like UPI, which now handles over 100 billion transactions yearly. Through Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), Rs 44 lakh crore has been sent directly to people, saving nearly Rs 3.5 lakh crore by cutting out middlemen. He shared how platforms like ONDC and GeM are helping small businesses grow by connecting them with big markets. ONDC recently crossed 200 million transactions, and GeM has reached over 1 lakh crore in sales in just 50 days. The SVAMITVA scheme has given more than 2.4 crore property cards and mapped over 6 lakh villages. India's digital tools, including Aadhaar, CoWIN, DigiLocker, and FASTag, are now being utilised and studied by other countries. CoWIN helped in managing the world's largest vaccination drive, issuing 220 crore certificates. India is now among the top 3 startup ecosystems in the world, with over 1.8 lakh startups. The country is also growing fast in artificial intelligence (AI). Through the India AI Mission, India is offering access to powerful AI tools at very low cost, making it a global hub for digital innovation. PM Modi said that the next 10 years will be even more transformative. India is moving from using digital tools to leading the world with them. He called on innovators and entrepreneurs to build technology that helps and unites people, and to make India a trusted global partner in the digital world. (ANI)
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
INDIA Bloc Writes To PM Modi, Urges Special Session of Parliament on Pahalgam Attack, Op Sindoor
16 political parties belonging to the INDI Alliance have written a letter to PM Modi seeking a special session of Parliament to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and India's diplomatic outreach with multi-party delegation consisting of leaders from opposition parties. The demand comes amid reports that the Centre has ruled out any special session of Parliament before the Monsoon Session kicks off in July. The demand for special session gained momentum after CDS Anil Chauhan hinting that India may have lost few jets during the Operation Sindoor. The Opposition is pressing the Modi government to also clarify how the India Pakistan ceasefire deal was struck and the role played by US President Donald Trump.#operationSindoor #pahalgamattack #indialliance #specialsession #modigovt #pakistanceasefire #trumpmodiceasefire #indopaktensions #cdschauhan #modiunderpressure #parliamentnews #nationalsecurity #indiapakistan #toi #toibharat
India Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram reaffirms that INDI Alliance is strong in Tamil Nadu
Even as he acknowledged that there was a need to address the issues within the Tamil Nadu unit of Congress, party's Lok Sabha MP Karti P Chidambaram said the INDI Alliance was strong in the state. Chidambaram also clarified that his father, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's remarks about the INDI Alliance were taken out of context. 'Do not criticise a speech based on a social media headline instead of hearing it completely,' he said. advertisementThe former Union finance minister had recently voiced concerns about the INDIA bloc, saying he wasn't sure whether the alliance was still intact. "The future (of INDIA bloc) is not so bright, as Mritunjay Singh Yadav said. He seems to feel that the alliance is still intact, but I am not sure. It is only Salman (Khurshid) who can answer because he was part of the negotiating team for the INDIA bloc. If the alliance is totally intact, I will be very happy. But it shows at the seams that it is frayed," Chidambaram had said at Speaking at the launch of Salman Khurshid and Mritunjay Singh Yadav's book 'Contesting Democratic Deficit' on May 15. The former Union finance minister had also warned that the INDIA bloc was fighting against a 'formidable machinery', which must be fought on all Sivaganga MP, too, conceded that the INDI Alliance was not as strong at the national level as the BJP-led coalition. He did, however, insist that in Tamil Nadu, the alliance, led by the DMK, remained firm and well-positioned to win the next state Assembly in Coimbatore, Chidambaram remarked on the state's evolving political landscape. He hinted that several aspects were still in flux while recognising the potential of the newly formed party led by actor Vijay. He noted that the AIADMK, now allied with the BJP, continues to command a significant vote base. 'As per my interaction on the ground, the base level cadres are not happy with the alliance and question what is the change of stance that led to the alliance in a year of exiting the alliance? The newly formed Vijay party has an energy which I accept but moulding it into a political party can only be ascertained after settling. Only enthusiasm can't turn into vote until there is a political formation,' he the Congress party's current status in Tamil Nadu, the Sivaganga MP noted that the party is in a peculiar position, neither part of the ruling government nor a formal Opposition. He expressed the party's aspiration to be part of the state Cabinet if given a chance, drawing a comparison to other coalition arrangements. advertisement'Every party stands in elections with the expectation to win maximum constituencies and to get a share in the government. If we get a chance, it is our wish to be part of the government and our members becoming ministers, given a chance. In Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu got absolute majority and even then he included Jana Sena and BJP in the Cabinet. Not just Congress party, even VCK and Communist party will have such a wish,' he acknowledged internal challenges within the Tamil Nadu Congress, including factionalism and insufficient focus on local issues. 'There are of course several fundamental issues in the party which have led to various groups which need to be corrected. We are an alliance party for the ruling party in election but are not part of the government nor in an Opposition party. We are in a 'No Man's Land'. We projected GK Moopanar as a CM candidate lastly and after that no one. Congress party is not addressing specific issues of Tamil Nadu and only concentrating on National matters. No matter who is made as a TNCC President, they are only allowed to work in a constrained circle,' he added. advertisementIN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Karti Chidambaram Asserts INDI Alliance's Strength In Tamil Nadu, Calls For Reforms Within State Congress
Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram reaffirmed the strength of the INDI Alliance in Tamil Nadu, emphasizing that the coalition remains solid in the state despite national-level challenges. Speaking in Coimbatore, the Sivaganga MP clarified that recent remarks made by his father, senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, about the alliance were misinterpreted, mainly due to selective social media headlines. He urged people to listen to full speeches rather than forming opinions based on fragmented online narratives. The elder Chidambaram had expressed doubts about the unity of the INDI bloc while attending the launch of *Contesting Democratic Deficit*, sparking debates about internal discord. Karti acknowledged that while the alliance might appear strained at the national level, in Tamil Nadu—under the leadership of the DMK—it continues to be robust and electorally viable. On Tamil Nadu's dynamic political scenario, Karti pointed out that actor Vijay's new political party shows promise and energy but added that enthusiasm alone doesn't convert into electoral success. He also noted dissatisfaction among grassroots AIADMK workers regarding their party's renewed alliance with the BJP. Speaking about the Congress party's role in Tamil Nadu, Karti admitted the party occupies a vague space—neither in government nor in opposition. He expressed a desire for Congress to have ministerial representation if the alliance secures a win, drawing parallels with Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's inclusive Cabinet approach. He further highlighted several structural issues within the Tamil Nadu Congress, including factionalism and a lack of regional focus. 'The party has been fixated on national issues, sidelining Tamil Nadu-specific problems. Leadership changes haven't helped much as TNCC presidents operate within a limited scope,' he said. Karti concluded by emphasizing the importance of organizational reforms and reconnecting with grassroots workers to reclaim the party's influence in the state.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Who Kissed Whose A**?': Putin Aide Medvedev Trolls Trump For Waging Tariff War On China
'Some Will lose Sleep': PM Modi Roasts Congress in Kerala, Shares Stage with Tharoor, Vijayan PM Modi just dropped another roast—this time aimed at the INDI Alliance—as Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and Shashi Tharoor shared the stage. With a grin and a jab, Modi claimed 'many will lose sleep' seeing this Kerala camaraderie. Is this a power move or just another spicy soundbite from the PM? Watch to see how this unexpected duo got the spotlight... and Congress got the insomnia.#toibharat #Modi #Congress #KeralaPolitics #INDIAlliance #PoliticalRoast #ShashiTharoor #PinarayiVijayan #PMModiSpeech #VizhinjamSeaport #KeralaSeaport 10.2K views | 11 hours ago
