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Hans India
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Deadlock over SIR continues for another day, Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon today following a fresh wave of protests by Opposition members demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. As Speaker Om Birla entered the House at 11 a.m., Opposition members rose to their feet, shouting slogans and displaying placards, plunging the chamber into chaos. Despite the din, Speaker Birla initiated Question Hour and began calling names. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari from Delhi posed a supplementary question regarding the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Minister of State for Rural Development Dr Chandrasekhar Pemmasani attempted to respond, but his remarks were largely inaudible amid the pandemonium. Tiwari had sought details on whether the government had achieved saturation of eligible households identified through the SECC-2011 (Socio-Economic and Caste Census) and the Awaas+ 2018 survey, and whether any targets were set or houses sanctioned under PMAY-Gramin in the National Capital Territory of Delhi -- particularly in North East Delhi. He also requested district-wise data. In a brief but pointed reply, Dr Pemmasani stated: 'Under PMAY, based on SECC-2011 and the 2018 Awaas+ survey, we sanctioned 3 crore houses. Following the 2024 Awaas survey, the Cabinet approved another 2 crore houses. In total, 5 crore houses have been sanctioned. Of these, 4.12 crore have already been allocated to states, and 3.8 crore have already been given to the states. Out of them, 2.9 crore houses have been constructed.' He contrasted the current government's performance with the previous UPA regime, noting that the central share released under the present administration stood at Rs 2.7 lakh crore, compared to just Rs 66,000 crore during the UPA years. 'We are working in saturation mode,' he added, before his voice was again drowned out. Dr Pemmasani also highlighted two unique features of the 2024 Awaas survey: e-KYC authentication -- implemented for the first time in India -- and self-registration via mobile application. The disruptions intensified before the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare could respond to a question from Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane. Opposition members demanded an immediate debate on the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision exercise in Bihar, rendering the minister's remarks inaudible. With no signs of order being restored, the Speaker adjourned the House till noon, marking yet another stalled morning in the ongoing Monsoon Session, which has seen repeated disruptions over the SIR issue.
Times of Oman
31-01-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"India to become third biggest economy in world": President Droupadi Murmu to Parliament
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday stated that with the efforts of the government, India is going to become the third biggest economy in the world. The president said that my government's mantra is "Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas". President Droupadi Murmu was addressing a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of this year's Budget Session. Murmu, after arriving in the parliament in a horse-drawn buggy, started her address, followed by the national anthem. "Two months ago, we celebrated the 75 years of adopting our constitution and a few days ago, we completed our journey of 75 years... On behalf of all Indians, I bow down to Babasaheb Ambedkar and all others in the Constitution Committee," President Murmu said. She in her address also paid respect to Baba Saheb Amedkar. "I pay respect to Baba Saheb Ambedkar and all the makers of constitution." While expressing grief over the stampede in the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, where 30 people lost their lives, she said, "The historic Mahakumbh is also going on in the country. Mahakumbh is a festival of India's cultural identity and social enlightment. Crores of devotees have already taken the holy dip in Mahakumbh. I express grif over the incident happened in the Mouni Amavaasya. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." On this occasion, she also remembered former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away last year. "A few days earlier we lost former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He served the nation as prime minister for ten years and was also a part of the parliament for a long time. I pay respect to Dr. Singh," Murmu said. "Today the country is witnessing big decisions being taken in a swift manner. In these decisions, women, youths, middle class and farmers are getting primary attention," she added. "My government has taken strong steps to provide Awaas through Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna. The government has also decided to provide 3 crores more houses under this scheme. "My government is committed to fulfilling the dream of the middle class of having their own house," the president said. "Under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, it has been decided to provide health insurance to six crore senior citizens aged 70 years and above. Every year they will get a health cover of 5 lakh rupees," she added. Followed by the President's address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget on Saturday. It would be tabled in Lok Sabha at 12 noon and at 2 PM in Rajya Sabha. The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser, gives insights into the state of the economy and various indicators of 2024-25 (April-March) and some outlook for the next fiscal. The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser, gives insights into the state of the economy and various indicators of 2024-25 (April-March) and some outlook for the next fiscal. The document may also give some idea about the tone and texture of the actual budget for 2025-26, to be presented on Saturday. The budget will be presented on February 1. On budget day, the Finance Minister will present the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha at 11 am. The budget speech will outline the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, taxation reforms, and other significant announcements.
