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Mint
2 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Parliament Monsoon Session: Surjewala gives suspension notice to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor
Congress Member of Parliament Randeep Singh Surjewala has given a suspension of business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor in the Monsoon Session of Parliament that begins today. "I hereby give notice under Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) of my intention to move the following motion for the suspension of business listed for July 21," Surjewala's notice reads. I hereby give notice under Rule 267... to discuss the concerns arising out of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam. 'That this House suspends Zero Hour and the relevant rules pertaining to Question Hour and the businesses of the day to discuss the concerns arising out of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam and India's response through Operation Sindoor,' it reads. The Parliament reconvenes today after a break of over three and a half months for the Monsoon Session, which will be held from July 21 to August 21. This will be the first session of Parliament after Operation Sindoor – India's precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Parliament Monsoon Session: I hereby give notice under Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) of my intention to move the following motion for the suspension of business listed for July 21, Surjewala's notice reads. Opposition parties, including the Congress, have insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's repeated claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan. They have also demanded a discussion on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The Parliament will table 15 bills throughout the session, including discussing the Demands for Grants (Manipur) for the year 2025-26 and introducing, considering, and passing/returning the related Appropriation Bill. Additionally, a resolution seeking the approval of extending the President's rule in Manipur will also be tabled in the session. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government has listed eight new Bills to be introduced in this session, in addition to taking up seven pending bills that were introduced earlier. The government's top agenda item is the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament on February 13 before being referred to a select committee led by BJP MP Baijayant 'Jay' Panda.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Organised crime is Haryana's biggest industry, claims Congress MP Randeep Surjewala
Congress Rajya Sabha member Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday (July 20, 2025) termed Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Home portfolio, a 'complete failure' and demanded that he step down, alleging that 'organised crime is the biggest industry in the State today'. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on the prevailing law-and-order situation, Mr. Surjewala alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had turned Haryana, the land of the Bhagavad Gita, into the land of 'Gangs of Wasseypur', claiming that the State was ruled by 'mafias, guns, bullets and ransom' rather than by the Constitution. Asserting that crime cannot flourish without political patronage, Mr. Surjewala said the police functioned at the behest of the political leadership. Those in power, he alleged, were either 'weak', 'worthless' and 'incompetent' to govern or were offering shelter to criminal elements. 'In both cases, they should quit,' he said. Citing official figures, the former Haryana Minister claimed the deteriorating law-and-order situation was reflected not just in newspaper headlines but in official statistics. 'As per the National Crime Records Bureau, three people are murdered and five sexual offences are committed in Haryana daily. In 2024, 966 people were murdered and 16,743 crimes were committed against women, which means 46 women fell victim to these crimes every day. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, 4,137 people have gone missing, most cases being related to kidnapping,' he said. Mr. Surjewala further said that during a meeting of seven Directors General of Police in February this year, the State government admitted that 80 criminal gangs — including the Lawrence, Bhau, Kaushal Chaudhary, Goldy Brar, Rana and Vikas Gulia (Dubai) gangs — were active in Haryana. Blaming part of the situation on unemployment, Mr. Surjewala claimed that police officials had stated that these gangs, operating from India and countries such as Dubai, Canada, and Australia, were recruiting unemployed youth by offering amounts ranging between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000. Mr. Surjewala, who is also the All India Congress Committee general secretary, said a report compiled by him based on press reports from nine districts indicated a 'dangerous trend'. According to him, Faridabad had recorded 41 murders so far this year, followed by 38 each in Jind and Gurugram, 25 in Panipat, 21 in Kaithal, 20 in Karnal, 18 in Kurukshetra, 15 in Yamunanagar and 11 in Sirsa. 'It was a similar situation during the Indian National Lok Dal's rule in 2005, and has now even worsened,' he said. Comparing the situation with the previous Congress government, Mr. Surjewala said that prior to 2014, headlines were about sporting achievements, rising investments in the National Capital Region and Haryana's performance in development indices. 'After the BJP formed the government under Manohar Lal, the headlines changed to reports about paper leaks, corruption in jobs and atrocities on farmers. Under Nayab Saini, we are now reading about drug and sand mafias, an unbridled bureaucracy, and criminal extortion,' he alleged. Reacting to the allegations, Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli said the police had taken strict action against criminals and the process of arrests had been expedited. He added that action would soon be taken against those issuing threats from abroad.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
CM releases ₹50 crore development grant to each MLA; to hold meeting with legislators on July 30 and 31
After a series of one-on-one meetings with Congress MLAs and Ministers by AICC general secretary in-charge of the State Randeep Singh Surjewala, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has approved the release of ₹50 crore as development grants for each MLA. In a bid to gain the confidence of the legislators, particularly those of the Congress, the Chief Minister decided to hold meetings with MLAs district wise on July 30 and 31 at the State Secretariat. Utilisation plan As per the note signed by Mr. Siddaramaiah, out of the ₹50 crore, the MLAs have been instructed to utilise ₹37.5 crore for roads and bridge works under the Public Works Department, both in rural areas, and other works in urban areas. The remaining ₹12.5 crore can be utilised for other department works identified by MLAs in their respective constituencies. The funds would be released from the Chief Minister's Infrastructure Development Programme (CMIDP), and ₹8,000 crore has been allocated in the State Budget for 2025-26. The release of the grants is expected to ease discontent within the Congress, where some MLAs had publicly criticised the delay. The taking up of development works at the local level is also expected to benefit the party in the civic and local body elections in the State. Internal discussions The decision to release funds came after weeks of internal discussions and mounting pressure from party MLAs who had complained of fund shortage for taking up development works in their constituencies. During the meeting with Mr. Surjewala, the party MLAs expressed disappointment over the lack of financial support. Later, Mr. Surjewala held a meeting with Mr. Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and reportedly took up the issue of release of funds for legislators. It may be noted that Congress MLA for Kagwad Raju Kage had threatened to resign over the delay in implementing development works in his constituency and blamed the government for denying funds for the past two years.
New Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
BJP, JDS term Congress's Randeep Singh Surjewala as Karnataka's ‘Super CM'
BENGALURU, MYSURU: The opposition BJP and JDS have termed AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala as Karnataka's super CM, who is holding a series of meetings with ministers to review their performance. 'Congratulations to Shri @rssurjewala for assuming the role of Karnataka's super CM. The elected Chief Minister has been given a GPA to run the government,' JDS leader Nikhil Kumaraswamy stated on social media platform 'X'. Nikhil said the democratically elected Congress MLAs are now rallying around Surjewala for the development of their constituencies. 'Siddaramaiah is stepping down, DK Shivakumar is waiting for the chair, but Surjewala is already governing. Congress is turning Karnataka into a puppet state, mocking the federal system and democracy,' the JDS leader said. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka wondered if Surjewala's rule is imposed in Karnataka and if he will also chair Thursday's cabinet meeting. Ashoka said the Congress high command has lost faith in Siddaramaiah and imposed Surjewala's rule in the state. He said it will not be surprising if the AICC General Secretary, who is holding meetings with the MLAs and reviewing the performance of ministers, will chair the cabinet meeting in Vidhana Soudha. 'CM Siddaramaiah has no control over the administration. DyCM DK Shivakumar doesn't enjoy the support of MLAs, while Rahul Gandhi is not capable of making a leader of his choice as the CM,' Ashoka stated. Meanwhile, Social Welfare Minister HC Mahdevappa in Mysuru said Siddaramiah is the CM, and there is no super CM as charged by the Opposition. Clarifying that Surjewala does not behave like the Super CM, the minister said he is not against the AICC general secretary holding one-on-one meetings with ministers.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Horse trading of MLAs within Congress has begun, says K'taka BJP
Bengaluru: Amid the leadership row within the Congress government in Karnataka, the State BJP unit, on Wednesday, alleged that the horse trading of MLAs within the grand old party has begun. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, State BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra said: "People are already witnessing that the Congress MLAs are frustrated in the state. They are directionless and do not have clue on whom to support. They are in confusion on whether to support Chief Minister Siddaramaiah or Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar." "The horse trading is being done in full speed within the Congress. It is clearly evident," he added. "Why is the Congress National General Secretary and party's Karnataka In-Charge Randeep Singh Surjewala making repeated visits to Karnataka and meeting his party MLAs? What does it mean? This shows that Congress MLAs have lost confidence in CM Siddaramaiah. As a result, Surjewala is making trips to Bengaluru and convincing them. Surjewala is also giving warning to the Chief Minister," Vijayendra said. Criticising Surjewala's visit to Bengaluru, the Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka asked, "Has "Randeep rule" been imposed in the state?" "Will Thursday's Cabinet meeting also be chaired by Surjewala? With the Congress High Command having completely lost faith in lottery CM Siddaramaiah, it has imposed a "Randeep rule" in Karnataka," he said. At the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office and five-star hotels, Randeep Singh Surjewala is hearing out complaints and grievances from disgruntled MLAs and reviewing the performance of Ministers. So, if he shows up at the Vidhana Soudha on Thursday and ends up presiding over the Cabinet meeting as well, it shouldn't come as a surprise," Ashoka added. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has no grip over the administration, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar lacks support from MLAs, and Rahul Gandhi has no power to appoint the person he wants as CM," the BJP leader said. Nikhil Kumaraswamy, JD-S leader and son of Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy hit out at the Congress-led state government, saying: "Congratulations to Randeep Singh Surjewala, who has taken charge as the Super CM of Karnataka." "The elected Chief Minister has given him a GPA to run the government in Karnataka. Congress MLAs, who were democratically elected, are now approaching Surjewala for the development of their Assembly constituencies," he said. "CM Siddaramaiah is on his way out, Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar is waiting for the chair, but Surjewala is already running the administration," he added. "The Congress has turned Karnataka into a puppet state, mocking both the federal structure and democracy," he said.
