President Pranab Mukherjee not in favour of two executives: Hamid Ansari

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July 24, 2017

New Delhi, Jul 24: Vice President Hamid Ansari on Sunday said outgoing President Pranab Mukherjee had told Governors and Lt. Governors that their role was “mainly confined to giving advice to the Chief Minister as there cannot be two functional executive authorities in a state”. He said Mukherjee had also noted that the Governor had no discretion but to accept the verdict of floor test in certain situations.

“In a farewell dinner for Governors and Lt. Governors last week, President Mukherjee spoke about the constitutional design by which ‘there cannot be two functional executive authorities in a state’ and the Governor’s role, therefore, is ‘mainly confined to giving advice to the Chief Minister’,” Ansari said in his speech at the farewell ceremony for Mukherjee in the Central Hall of Parliament.

“He (Mukherjee) added that in certain situations, the Governor has no discretion but to accept the verdict of the floor test. He advised the Governors to perform diligently their constitutional responsibility with regard to the Scheduled Tribes areas in the states,” he added.

Mukherjee’s remarks assume significance in the wake of the present spat between Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and Lt. Governor Kiran Bedi. There was a tussle earlier between Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and then Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung. There have also been instances in the past of differences between Chief Ministers and Governors.

Ansari also lauded Mukherjee for adorning the highest elected office with great distinction and dignity. “His contribution in enriching our national life, parliamentary institutions, and political discourse are highly regarded along with his unshakable belief in the idea of India,” he added.

Ansari said that President Pranab Mukherjee — or Pranab Da, as he is affectionately known — had had a long and distinguish career in public life. “In his parliamentary ‘avatar’, Mukherjee strove to raise the level of debates and discussions in Parliament by erudite articulation on the issues of public importance. His parliamentary performance earned him the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for 1997.

“He once famously remarked — ‘democracy should comprise of three ‘D’s of debate, dissent and decision, not the fourth ‘D’ of ‘disruption’. This assumes much significance in our present troubled times,” Ansari said.

The Vice President said that no tribute to Mukherjee can be complete without a reference to his role in the governance of the country. Mukherjee held important ministerial charges in government and played a significant role in shaping the policies for progress and inclusive development over the years, Ansari said, adding that in representing India in international fora, he was the consummate diplomat.

“His expertise in economic and financial matters similarly have been much sought after. He was rated one of the best Finance Ministers of the world for 1984 and declared ‘Finance Minister of the Year for Asia’ in 2010,” Ansari said.

The Vice President said the outgoing President combines the qualities of an erudite scholar with those of a seasoned politician. His views and pronouncements on issues of national and international importance have enhanced the stature of the high office held by him,” Ansari said.

From the highest pedestal, Mukherjee has, on several occasions, urged citizens to rededicate themselves to the cause of upholding the democratic values, the Vice President said. Quoting the President, Ansari said: “Our traditions has always celebrated the ‘argumentative’ Indian; not the ‘intolerant’ Indian. Multiple views, thoughts and philosophies have competed with each other peacefully for centuries in our country.”

Wishing Mukherjee good health and long life, Ansari said his rich political legacy holds valuable lessons for us and guide the future generations in public life.

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Pray for protection from violent gau rakshak... Isn't funny????
Let's do this way. Pray for win in election and sit home enjoy the biriyani instead of working in the field.

Is there any govt. in Karnataka??? or just prayer??. or goonda raajya? What is goin on ?.

If everything can be solved just by praying then why is the law on order , police, constitution ?

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Leaders are feeling suffocated in Cong: Amit Shah asks party to self-introspect

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June 25,2020

New Delhi, Jun 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday hit out at Congress for "unceremoniously sacking" its spokesperson and said that leaders in the opposition party are "feeling suffocated".

To substantiate his point, Shah referred to the recent Congress Working Committee (CWC) meet in which senior members and younger members raised a few issues, however, they were "shut down".

Taking to Twitter, Shah posted two English dailies' articles titled -- "Not scared of PM Modi, but many in the party dodge him: Rahul at Congress Working Committee meet" and "Congress removes Sanjay Jha as party spokesperson after critical article".

Last week, Jha was dropped as AICC spokesperson and Abhishek Dutt and Sadhna Bharti appointed as National Media Panelist of Congress party.

"During the recent CWC meet, senior members and younger members raised a few issues. But, they were shouted down. A party spokesperson was unceremoniously sacked. The sad truth is - leaders are feeling suffocated in Congress," the Union Minister tweeted.

Meanwhile, Shah also targetted Congress on the completion of 45 years of emergency, which was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975 and asked the party to self introspect.

"As one of India's opposition parties, Congress needs to ask itself: Why does the Emergency mindset remain? Why are leaders who do not belong to 1 dynasty unable to speak up? Why are leaders getting frustrated in Congress? Else, their disconnect with people will keep widening," he wrote.

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Jha the spokesperson, tried to be under the payroll of BJP, so disciplinary action was imminent.

Discipline has no compromise.

If i am not wrong you have already purchased suffocated leaders from congress.

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India pushed 271 mn people out of poverty list: Sitharaman

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February 1,2020

New Delhi, Feb 1: India has uplifted 271 million people out of poverty, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

In her second Budget presentation, the finance minister said the Budget for 2020-21, is woven around aspirational India, economic development and caring society.

The government aims to achieve seamless delivery of services through digital governance, she added.

"We shall strive to bring ease of living for every citizen," Sitharaman said.

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Rejected and ejected family: JP Nadda slams Congress over Ladakh face-off

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June 24,2020

New Delhi, Jun 24: In a stinging attack on the Gandhi family of the Congress, BJP president J P Nadda on Wednesday said a dynasty and its courtiers have "grand delusions" of the opposition being about itself and stated that a "rejected and ejected" family is not equal to the entire opposition.

In his tweets, Nadda said it was the time for unity and solidarity, and the "relaunch of the scion for the nth time can wait", an apparent dig at Rahul Gandhi, who has been aggressive in his attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of the border row with China.

Nadda said India lost thousands of square kilometres of land due to the "misadventures of one dynasty" and claimed that the Siachen glacier, where the Indian Army has a strong presence, was almost gone. No wonder India has rejected them, he said.'

The BJP president posted a news report to back his assertions about Siachen.

"One 'royal' dynasty and their 'loyal' courtiers have grand delusions of the Opposition being about one dynasty. A dynast throws tantrums and his courtiers peddle that fake narrative. The latest one relates to the Opposition asking questions to the Government," Nadda said.

Though he did not directly name the Gandhi family or any of its members, the reference was clear.

He said it was the opposition's right to ask questions and added that the all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw healthy deliberations, with several opposition leaders giving their valuable inputs.

They also fully supported the Centre in determining the way ahead, Nadda said.

"One family was an exception. Any guesses who," he asked.

Targeting the Gandhis, the BJP president said, "One rejected and ejected dynasty is NOT equal to the entire Opposition. One dynasty's interests are not India's interests. Today, the nation is united and supportive of our armed forces. This is the time for unity and solidarity. Relaunch of 'the scion' for the nth time can wait."

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