"They will continue to sit in opposition for next 20 years": Amit Shah slams Congress over interruptions during Jaishankar's speech
Without taking any names, Amit Shah alleged that Congress members have faith in some other country.
'I object to the fact that they (the Opposition) don't have faith in an Indian Foreign Minister, but they have faith in some other country. I understand the importance of 'foreign' in their party, but that doesn't mean their party's policies should be imposed here in this House. That is why they are sitting in the Opposition today, and they will continue to sit there for the next 20 years,' Shah said
He sought protection of Chair against interruptions by opposition members during Jaishankar's remarks in the debate on Operation Sindoor.
Jaishankar gave point by point reply to issues raised by Congress and said there was no third-party mediation in 'ceasefire' with Pakistan.
'US Vice President JD Vance called the Prime Minister, warning of a massive Pakistani attack in the next few hours. Prime Minister, in his response, made it very clear, that if such an attack happens, it would meet with an appropriate response from our side. Now Sir, that attack took place and was foiled by our Armed Forces, and I think the House should collectively appreciate the performance of the Armed Forces in foiling what was a massive attack on the 9th-10th of May. Now, our response, which the Prime Minister promised, was delivered. And it was delivered with devastating effect. I don't have to say anything, every member has seen satellite pictures of Pakistani airfields. You can see from the state of those airfields, shown by the pictures, what was our answer,' he said.
'On 10th of May, we received phone calls, sharing the impression of other countries that Pakistan was ready to cease the fighting. Our position was if Pakistan was ready, we needed to get this request from the Pakistani side through the DGMO channel. That is exactly how the request came. I want to make two things very clear - one, at no stage, in any conversation with the United States, was there any linkage with trade and what was going on. Secondly, there was no talk between the Prime Minister and President Trump from the 22nd of April when President Trump called up to convey his sympathy, and the 17th of June, when he called up Prime Minister in Canada to explain why he could not meet,' he added. (ANI)
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Winnipeg Free Press
3 minutes ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Alaska Sen. Murkowski toys with bid for governor, defends vote supporting Trump's tax breaks package
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, speaking with Alaska reporters Monday, toyed with the idea of running for governor and defended her recent high-profile decision to vote in support of President Donald Trump's tax breaks and spending cuts bill. Murkowski, speaking from Anchorage, said 'sure' when asked if she has considered or is considering a run for governor. She later said her response was 'a little bit flippant' because she gets asked that question so often. 'Would I love to come home? I have to tell you, of course I would love to come home,' she said. 'I am not making any decisions about anything, because my responsibility to Alaskans is my job in the Senate right now.' Several Republicans already have announced plans to run in next year's governor's race, including Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom. Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy is not eligible to seek a third consecutive term. Alaska has an open primary system and ranked choice voting in general elections. Murkowski is not up for reelection until 2028. A centrist, Murkowski has become a closely watched figure in a sharply divided Congress. She has at times been at odds with her party in her criticism of Trump and blasted by some GOP voters as a 'Republican in name only.' But her decision to support Trump's signature bill last month also frustrated others in a state where independents comprise the largest number of registered voters. She previously described her decision-making process around the bill as 'agonizing.' On Monday, she said it was clear to her the bill was not only a priority of Trump's but also that it was going to pass, so it became important to her to help make it as advantageous to the state as she could. 'So I did everything within my power — as one lawmaker from Alaska — to try to make sure that the most vulnerable in our state would not be negatively impacted,' she said. 'And I had a hard choice to make, and I think I made the right choice for Alaskans.'
Winnipeg Free Press
6 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Milei vetoes pension and disability spending increases, citing fiscal deficit pledge
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Libertarian President Javier Milei on Monday vetoed an attempt to increase spending on pensions in Argentina and a law expanding protections for people with disabilities, saying the legislation would have undermined his flagship pledge to eliminate the country's chronic fiscal deficit before October's midterm elections. In publishing the veto decisions, Milei's administration said that Congress last month passed the spending bills — meant to more fully compensate retirees for inflation and offer more financial benefits for people with disabilities — 'without determining the source of the funds.' It said the bills 'contradicted (Milei's) popular mandate' to bring down inflation. Since coming to power in late 2023, Milei has vetoed all efforts to boost public spending, often wielding the slogan 'there is no money' against people's demands that he restore subsidies. The government projects that the additional expenditures, including a 7.2% pension increase, will amount to about 0.9% of gross domestic product this year and 1.68% next year. 'This president prefers to tell an uncomfortable truth rather than repeat comfortable lies: There is no money,' the government said. Spinning off the slogan of his ally, U.S. President Donald Trump, it added: 'The only way to make Argentina great again is with effort and honesty, not the same old recipes.' Last year Milei racked up Argentina's first annual fiscal surplus in 14 years by making painful cuts to social spending and public works. The austerity measures helped drive down Argentina's monthly inflation rate to below 2% in June for the first time in five years, compared to more than 25% when Milei entered office in December 2023. But the fiscal shock program has also deepened economic misery for many Argentines: Unemployment has climbed, wages adjusted for inflation have declined and prices are still up 40% year-on-year. Congress can still overturn these vetoes with a two-thirds majority in both chambers, a challenge for Milei's libertarian party, which holds only a small minority of seats. Milei, whose relationship with lawmakers has been tense ever since he took office, last year managed to win enough votes from his party's closest ally, the conservative PRO bloc, to prevent the pension increases. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. Milei is looking to Argentina's crucial midterm elections in October to boost his party's representation as he seeks to continue his fiscal balance drive and draw more foreign investment. The elections are widely seen as a referendum on his two years in office. Retirees have been at the forefront of protests against Milei's government. Every Wednesday now for months, dozens of older Argentines struggling to scrape by on pensions of just $400 a month have faced off against security forces armed with tear gas and water cannons. ____ Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean at
Global News
10 hours ago
- Global News
Trump says India to face higher tariff for its purchase of Russian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he willsubstantially raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil. 'India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits. They don't care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian War Machine,' Trump said in a post on Truth Social. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA.' He did not elaborate on what the tariff would be. Trump last week said he would impose a 25 per cent tariff on goods imported from India and added that the world's fifth-largest economy would also face an unspecified penalty but gave no details. Over the weekend, two Indian government sources told Reuters that India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite U.S. Trump's threats. The sources did not wish to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. Story continues below advertisement —Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Writing by Caitlin Webber; Editing by Doina Chiacu and Franklin Paul
