The first question hour of the Budget Session dedicated to the Ministry of Home Affairs saw at least 10 questions on the issue of the recent Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed implementation of the National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and related protests.
LS discussed over CAA, NRC and NPR
PM Modi
16:38 February 06
14:28 February 06
PM Modi said, "You did not send those who are accused in the anti-Sikh riots to jails. Not just that, you also made someone who has allegations of instigating anti-Sikh riots, a Chief Minister."
14:16 February 06
Taking a dig at Congress party, PM Modi said: Pandit Nehru himself was in favour of protecting minorities in Pakistan, I want to ask Congress, was Pandit Nehru communal? Did he want a Hindu Rashtra?"
14:12 February 06
For them, they are Muslims, for us they are all Indians: PM to Oppn in LS while referring to anti-CAA protests.
13:54 February 06
Commenting on Jammu and Kashmir issues, PM Modi said: Those who are talking about respect for the Constitution never even implemented it in Jammu & Kashmir for so many decades. Shahi Tharoor ji you have been the son-in-law of Jammu & Kashmir, you should have shown concern."
Slamming J&K leaders PM Modi said: "There were statements made by former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir that were unacceptable. These are leaders who don't trust Kashmiri people that is why these used such language, but we trusted Kashmiris and abrogated article 370."
13:51 February 06
Speaking about emergency, PM Modi said: "There has been talk of 'save constitution'. I agree, Congress should say this 100 times in a day. Maybe they will realize their past mistakes. Did you forget this slogan during emergency? When state Govts were dismissed? When cabinet resolutions were torn?"
"There are people in this House who have suffered due to political violence in West Bengal. When they start speaking, it will make things uncomfortable for many associated with the Opposition, "he added.
13:43 February 06
"Who brought 'remote control governance' through the National Advisory Council (NAC), which had a bigger role than the position of the Prime Minister and the PM's Office, "PM Modi said.
13:28 February 06
Commenting on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's jibe PM Modi said: "I heard a Congress leader say yesterday that youth will hit Modi with sticks in 6 months. I have decided that I will increase my frequency of 'Surya Namaskar' so that my back becomes so strong that it can bear the hit of so many sticks."
After Rahul Gandhi makes an intervention in PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, he said: I was speaking for the last 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach there. Many tube lights are like this."
13:18 February 06
Rahul
PM Modi said: "I invite all leaders for a discussion on the economy. We have kept the fiscal deficit in check. Price rise is also under check and there is macro-economic stability. Investor confidence should increase, the country's economy should be strengthened, for this we have also taken several steps."
13:07 February 06
Speaking about farmer welfare, PM Modi said: "President of India has talked about agriculture and farmer welfare in detail. The issue of higher Minimum Support Price(MSP) was pending for decades. We had the privilege of solving this long-standing demand. The same applies to crop insurance and irrigation related schemes."
"Driven by politics, some states are not allowing farmers to benefit from PM-Kisan Scheme. I appeal to them, please let there be no politics in farmer welfare. We all have to work together for the prosperity of farmers of India, " PM Modi further said.
13:04 February 06
- Whatever was done earlier was for meeting political ends, remained confined to papers: PM to opp in LS on Bodo pact.
- NDA govt's aim is speed and scale; determination and decisiveness; sensitivity and solutions: PM
- People have seen our speed of work and gave us bigger mandate in 2019: PM
- Had we continued with the Congress path, we would have continued to wait for next generation fighter plane, CDS: PM
12:59 February 06
PM Modi said: "For years, distance became a reason to ignore the Northeast region. Things have changed now. The Northeast is becoming a growth engine. Excellent work has been done in so many sectors. Ministers and officials are regularly visiting the region."
"It was said about the Bodo issue that it hasn't happened for the first time, we haven't also said it happened for the first time. There have been many attempts, some are still underway but whatever happened (earlier), happened keeping politics in mind, "he added.
12:54 February 06
Talking about Fit India Movement, PM Modi: "When I see and hear Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, I congratulate Kiren Rijiju ji, Adhir ji promotes the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Rijiju ji very well. He also does gymming while delivering his speeches."
12:52 February 06
"Citizens of India have not only changed the Sarkar. They want the 'Sarokar' to be changed as well. If we had worked according to old ways and thoughts then-Article 370 would never have been abrogated.Muslim women would have kept suffering due to Triple Talaq, " PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.
"If we worked as per the old ways then-Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unresolved. Kartarpur Sahib corridor would not be made. There would be no India-Bangladesh land agreement, "he further added.
12:52 February 06
Mahatma Gandhi may be trailer for you, but he is life for us: PM to Opposition in LS.
12:47 February 06
Speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said: "President has highlighted the vision for a New India. His address comes at a time when we enter the third decade of the century. President's address instills a spirit of hope and presents a roadmap for taking the country ahead in future."
12:44 February 06
- The President's speech has given new India and its people a vision and a direction. But, the Opposition parties are questioning why the government is in such a hurry: PM Modi
- President presented vision for new India in his speech: PM
- Bapu is our lifeline: PM
12:38 February 06
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the ongoing discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address.
Prime Minister Modi arrives in Lok Sabha.
12:01 February 06
Speaking on the issue of the water crisis, MoS Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria said, "According to recent Niti Aayog report some cities will face severe water shortage after 2020. National prospective plans are there such as--Nadi Jal Yojana, Atal Bhujal Yojana."
11:38 February 06
Afforbable Housing under PMAY
Hardeep Singh Puri
Speaking about Afforbable Housing under PMAY, minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said: "It is the government objective that by 2022 that every Indian should have home of there own, with the title in the name of the lady of the house in order to encourage to gender empowerment. Also, it will be a pucca house."
11:22 February 06
Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi answered questions related to Padho Pradesh Scheme.
"The minorities who are financially weak and want to go abroad for further studies are provided subsidy on the interest rates and the Canara Bank is the nodal bank. The eligible students in Andhra Pradesh have been given subsidy through this scheme, " Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
09:10 February 06
LS discussed over CAA, NRC and NPR
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the ongoing discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address.
A general discussion on the Union Budget for 2020-2021 will also be held.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will make a statement regarding the status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Urban Development (2018-19) on 'Solid Waste Management, including Hazardous waste, Medical waste and E-waste'.
16:38 February 06
The first question hour of the Budget Session dedicated to the Ministry of Home Affairs saw at least 10 questions on the issue of the recent Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed implementation of the National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and related protests.
14:28 February 06
PM Modi said, "You did not send those who are accused in the anti-Sikh riots to jails. Not just that, you also made someone who has allegations of instigating anti-Sikh riots, a Chief Minister."
14:16 February 06
Taking a dig at Congress party, PM Modi said: Pandit Nehru himself was in favour of protecting minorities in Pakistan, I want to ask Congress, was Pandit Nehru communal? Did he want a Hindu Rashtra?"
14:12 February 06
For them, they are Muslims, for us they are all Indians: PM to Oppn in LS while referring to anti-CAA protests.
13:54 February 06
Commenting on Jammu and Kashmir issues, PM Modi said: Those who are talking about respect for the Constitution never even implemented it in Jammu & Kashmir for so many decades. Shahi Tharoor ji you have been the son-in-law of Jammu & Kashmir, you should have shown concern."
Slamming J&K leaders PM Modi said: "There were statements made by former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir that were unacceptable. These are leaders who don't trust Kashmiri people that is why these used such language, but we trusted Kashmiris and abrogated article 370."
13:51 February 06
Speaking about emergency, PM Modi said: "There has been talk of 'save constitution'. I agree, Congress should say this 100 times in a day. Maybe they will realize their past mistakes. Did you forget this slogan during emergency? When state Govts were dismissed? When cabinet resolutions were torn?"
"There are people in this House who have suffered due to political violence in West Bengal. When they start speaking, it will make things uncomfortable for many associated with the Opposition, "he added.
13:43 February 06
"Who brought 'remote control governance' through the National Advisory Council (NAC), which had a bigger role than the position of the Prime Minister and the PM's Office, "PM Modi said.
13:28 February 06
Commenting on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's jibe PM Modi said: "I heard a Congress leader say yesterday that youth will hit Modi with sticks in 6 months. I have decided that I will increase my frequency of 'Surya Namaskar' so that my back becomes so strong that it can bear the hit of so many sticks."
After Rahul Gandhi makes an intervention in PM Modi's speech in Lok Sabha, he said: I was speaking for the last 30-40 minutes but it took this long for the current to reach there. Many tube lights are like this."
13:18 February 06
Rahul
PM Modi said: "I invite all leaders for a discussion on the economy. We have kept the fiscal deficit in check. Price rise is also under check and there is macro-economic stability. Investor confidence should increase, the country's economy should be strengthened, for this we have also taken several steps."
13:07 February 06
Speaking about farmer welfare, PM Modi said: "President of India has talked about agriculture and farmer welfare in detail. The issue of higher Minimum Support Price(MSP) was pending for decades. We had the privilege of solving this long-standing demand. The same applies to crop insurance and irrigation related schemes."
"Driven by politics, some states are not allowing farmers to benefit from PM-Kisan Scheme. I appeal to them, please let there be no politics in farmer welfare. We all have to work together for the prosperity of farmers of India, " PM Modi further said.
13:04 February 06
- Whatever was done earlier was for meeting political ends, remained confined to papers: PM to opp in LS on Bodo pact.
- NDA govt's aim is speed and scale; determination and decisiveness; sensitivity and solutions: PM
- People have seen our speed of work and gave us bigger mandate in 2019: PM
- Had we continued with the Congress path, we would have continued to wait for next generation fighter plane, CDS: PM
12:59 February 06
PM Modi said: "For years, distance became a reason to ignore the Northeast region. Things have changed now. The Northeast is becoming a growth engine. Excellent work has been done in so many sectors. Ministers and officials are regularly visiting the region."
"It was said about the Bodo issue that it hasn't happened for the first time, we haven't also said it happened for the first time. There have been many attempts, some are still underway but whatever happened (earlier), happened keeping politics in mind, "he added.
12:54 February 06
Talking about Fit India Movement, PM Modi: "When I see and hear Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, I congratulate Kiren Rijiju ji, Adhir ji promotes the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Rijiju ji very well. He also does gymming while delivering his speeches."
12:52 February 06
"Citizens of India have not only changed the Sarkar. They want the 'Sarokar' to be changed as well. If we had worked according to old ways and thoughts then-Article 370 would never have been abrogated.Muslim women would have kept suffering due to Triple Talaq, " PM Modi said in Lok Sabha.
"If we worked as per the old ways then-Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unresolved. Kartarpur Sahib corridor would not be made. There would be no India-Bangladesh land agreement, "he further added.
12:52 February 06
Mahatma Gandhi may be trailer for you, but he is life for us: PM to Opposition in LS.
12:47 February 06
Speaking in Lok Sabha, PM Modi said: "President has highlighted the vision for a New India. His address comes at a time when we enter the third decade of the century. President's address instills a spirit of hope and presents a roadmap for taking the country ahead in future."
12:44 February 06
- The President's speech has given new India and its people a vision and a direction. But, the Opposition parties are questioning why the government is in such a hurry: PM Modi
- President presented vision for new India in his speech: PM
- Bapu is our lifeline: PM
12:38 February 06
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the ongoing discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address.
Prime Minister Modi arrives in Lok Sabha.
12:01 February 06
Speaking on the issue of the water crisis, MoS Jal Shakti, Rattan Lal Kataria said, "According to recent Niti Aayog report some cities will face severe water shortage after 2020. National prospective plans are there such as--Nadi Jal Yojana, Atal Bhujal Yojana."
11:38 February 06
Afforbable Housing under PMAY
Hardeep Singh Puri
Speaking about Afforbable Housing under PMAY, minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said: "It is the government objective that by 2022 that every Indian should have home of there own, with the title in the name of the lady of the house in order to encourage to gender empowerment. Also, it will be a pucca house."
11:22 February 06
Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi answered questions related to Padho Pradesh Scheme.
"The minorities who are financially weak and want to go abroad for further studies are provided subsidy on the interest rates and the Canara Bank is the nodal bank. The eligible students in Andhra Pradesh have been given subsidy through this scheme, " Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.
09:10 February 06
LS discussed over CAA, NRC and NPR
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak in the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the ongoing discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address.
A general discussion on the Union Budget for 2020-2021 will also be held.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri will make a statement regarding the status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Urban Development (2018-19) on 'Solid Waste Management, including Hazardous waste, Medical waste and E-waste'.
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