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Hans India
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- Hans India
Out of 4 crore pucca houses under PMAY, 60 lakh beneficiaries in Bihar alone: PM Modi
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday enumerated the list of Central welfare schemes benefitting the residents of Bihar and also reiterated the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government's resolve to build "new Bihar". PM Modi, on a visit to Bihar's Motihari district, launched a slew of infrastructural projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore and addressed a large public gathering where he outlined the government's unwavering focus on people's welfare, unlike the previous regime, when the state was "discriminated against" during the UPA era. He said that Bihar alone accounts for 60 lakh, out of 4 crore pucca houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and mocked the RJD's era of "jungle raj", saying, "During RJD-Congress rule, it was not only impossible for the poor to get such houses but also people feared getting their houses whitewashed. They feared that if they did, they would be abducted." "In Motihari alone, more than 3 lakh families have got pucca houses till date," he said. PM Modi further highlighted how the farmers of Bihar are slated to benefit from the Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet two days ago. "Under the scheme, 100 districts will be identified, which have adequate farming opportunities but lag in terms of productivity and monetary returns. More than 1.75 crore farmers will benefit from this, and a lot of them would be from Bihar," the Prime Minister told the crowd. He said the way Eastern countries of the world have become the engine for global growth, Bihar should become the growth hub for the country. "The vision of the BJP and NDA is that when Bihar progresses, the country will progress. Our resolve is - a prosperous Bihar, employment for every youth," he said. To ensure the youth of Bihar get maximum employment opportunities within the state, rapid work is being done across multiple sectors, he said. "The Nitish government has provided appointments to lakhs of youth in the state. He has made new resolutions for the employment of Bihar's youth, and the Central government is standing shoulder to shoulder with it," PM Modi further remarked. The Prime Minister concluded his address with a punchline, "Banayenge naya Bihar, phir ek baar NDA sarkaar" (Will make a New Bihar, with NDA government again).
NDTV
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- NDTV
Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Medical Consent Rights Of Same-Sex Partners
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the Central government regarding a petition urging for the creation of guidelines to legally recognise non-heterosexual partners as medical representatives, thereby allowing them to give consent on each other's behalf in medical situations. Justice Sachin Datta sought responses from the Union Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Law and Justice, Social Justice and Empowerment, and the National Medical Commission regarding the plea. The petition was filed by Arshiya Takkar, who is in a long-term same-sex relationship with advocate Ms Chand Chopra. The couple has been together since June 2015, celebrated their engagement in December 2019, and held a commitment ceremony in December 2023. Following the Supreme Court's ruling in Supriyo @ Supriya Chakraborty & Anr. v. Union of India, which affirmed the fundamental right of same-sex couples to form unions, they legally married in New Zealand on December 14, 2023. The petition highlights the urgent need to recognise same-sex unions within the Indian medical framework. Ms Chopra's family resides outside Delhi or abroad, making it impractical for them to assist during medical emergencies. This leaves Takkar, her partner, ineligible to act as her medical representative, despite their committed relationship. Takkar contends that such exclusions are discriminatory, infringing upon constitutional guarantees under Part III of the Indian Constitution. Drawing on the precedent set in Navtej Singh Johar v Union of India, she argues that discrimination based on sexual orientation violates the fundamental rights to equality and freedom of expression. The petition further asserts that denying medical decision-making authority violates Article 19(1)(a) and (c), by limiting the Petitioner's right to express her relationship through mutual care. It also breaches Article 21, which ensures the right to live with dignity and autonomy in personal relationships. Takkar mentioned multiple rulings which emphasised legal recognition for "chosen families" within the LGBTQIA community. The petition argues that the refusal to extend medical rights to non-heterosexual partners conflicts with constitutional morality and evolving societal norms. Additionally, the plea claims that such denial contravenes India's international human rights commitments. Despite the Supreme Court's directive for a high-level committee to address the entitlements of queer couples, including medical decision-making, no actionable progress has been made. This legal vacuum, the petitioner says, continues to leave same-sex couples vulnerable during medical crises.
India Today
5 minutes ago
- India Today
PM Modi announces several key projects at Bihar rally ahead of elections
In a speech focused on Bihar's development, the speaker highlighted the NDA government's initiatives, contrasting them with the previous Congress and RJD rule. Key announcements included providing lakhs of homes under the PM Awas Yojana, with nearly three lakh in the Motihari district alone. The address emphasized women's empowerment through schemes like 'Lakhpati Didi', which has benefited over 20 lakh women in Bihar. The speaker asserted that the NDA government has provided significantly more funds for Bihar's development compared to the previous administration. A central theme was the commitment to the state's progress, with the quote, "Bihar aage badhega Tabhi desh Aage badhega" (Only when Bihar progresses, will the country progress). The speech also detailed new railway projects, including the Amrit Bharat Express, and schemes for youth employment while accusing the opposition of corruption and halting development.
