Communal forces suffer loss of face
People of Karnataka have given a proper response to the party that brought the nation to the brink of worst economy in the last four and a half years.
People's answer to BJP in four out of five constituencies where by-elections were held, cannot be ignored. Ballari -Mandya Lok Sabha polls and Ramanagara-Jamkhandi assembly constituencies have given a resounding answer to communal forces.
The message is clear. If secular forces come together communal forces can be easily reduced to dust. Reddy and Ramulu camp that spoke out of arrogance, assuming people would support them like puppets has got a rather strong message.
V.S. Ugrappa of Congress has defeated his opponent with a margin of over two lakh votes. BJP candidate from Shimoga B.Y. Raghavendra has posted a difficult victory owing to his hard work. If Congress and JDS had worked in tandem, they could have clinched that seat too. This by election gives a very sharp picture of analysis. That people are tired of BJP and Narendra Modi's administration. People are willing to support any secular coalition by other parties. The role of Siddaramaiah and H.D Devegowda is very significant in this victory. CM H.D Kumaraswamy, senior Congress leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge and D.K Shivakumar worked hard to ensure the coalition succeeded in by-elections too.
More than anything else, secular forces have come together to defeat fascist rule.
The national leaders of BJP are trying to hold state leaders responsible for this drubbing. Though some say Yeddyurappa failed in this, it is actually the failure of Amit Shah and PM Modi. The quasi force that controls the government, RSS that is headquartered in Nagpur is also responsible for this.
The capitalist forces among corporates and RSS have been controlling the government of Narendra Modi's government that came into power with just 31 per cent majority in the house. The authoritarian streak in Modi's personality also added to the combination. Having ruined everything that was painstakingly created in the last seven decades, the government didn't fulfil any promises they has issued to the people. Instead, people were pushed into misery time and again.
Demonetization pushed people to endless pain. Many people died standing in the queue trying to exchange their hard earned money. The promise of creating 2 cr jobs wasn't ever met. Not even ten lakh jobs were created in the last four and half years. Prices of essential commodities couldn't be brought down. When asked about jobs, PM advised to people that they could sell pakodas and make a living.
The pain of common people wasn't adhered to, but the capitalists and the rich were given sops and tax benefits. The man who had promised 'na khaunga, na khane dunga’ aided the escape of rich industrialists such as Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya many others who looted our banks of thousands of crores.
Planning Commission was dismantled soon as this government came to power and was turned into Niti Ayog. UGC was abruptly cancelled in the recent times. Govt interfered with premier investigating agency CBI and broke it into two sides now.Judiciary and legislative were corrupted. Constitution aided administration was meddled with to leave it in shambles. Rowdy gangs were given a free run and were allowed to kill people in the name of Gau Raksha.
The party is making all preparations to cancel the Constitution and bring Manu's teachings to lead the country. The unity and sovereignty of the country is under threat. Another term to this government would leave the country in irreversible damage. In the backdrop of all these aspects, this message given through by-elections is a very strong one that states of secular forces come together, fascist forces would be reduced to dust.
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World saw valour, courage of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor: President
New Delhi (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said the world saw the valour of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor when they destroyed terror camps on the strength of their own resources and asserted that any terror act will be responded with decisive action.
"India has proved that power can be used with responsibility and wisdom. The world has seen the valour and courage of Indian armed forces through Operation Sindoor," Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of the Budget Session.
"Our nation, on the strength of our own resources, destroyed terror camps. My government sent a message that any act of terror will be responded to with resolute and decisive action," the President said, amid thumping of desks by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other parliamentarians.
Murmu said the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty was part of India's fight against terror.
"We are also working on Mission Sudarshan Chakra to further strengthen national security," the President said, adding that security forces have also taken decisive action against Maoist terror.
Following Operation Sindoor, she said, the trust on Indian defence platforms has increased.
Murmu further said her government was committed to social justice in the country.
In the third term of the government, she said, work is being done to further empower the poor, and social security benefits are available to nearly 95 crore citizens now.
"My government is committed to true social justice," she said, adding that 25 crore Indians moved out of poverty in the last 10 years.
The President also said the government has been successful in tackling corruption and scams, and ensuring proper use of public funds.
"For India, the end of the first 25 years of this century has been filled with several successes, proud achievements and extraordinary experiences. In the last 10-11 years, India has strengthened its foundation in every sector," she said.
Lauding India's celebration of the 350th martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and the country's tribute to revered tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his 150th birth anniversary, Murmu said, "when the country remembers the contribution of its ancestors, the new generation gets inspiration, which further speeds up our journey towards Viksit Bharat (Developed India)."
"The country celebrated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. During the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, the entire country paid him tribute and remembered his contribution to the tribal community," the President said.
"The events related to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel further strengthened the sense of Ek Bharat, Shresht Bharat (One India, Best India). The entire country became witness to how Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary celebrations filled the country with music and a sense of unity," Murmu said.
The President's mention of the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) scheme was met with loud protests from the Opposition benches.
Murmu said the VB-G RAM G initiative would provide guarantee for 125 days of work, would stop corruption and leakages, and provide a new impetus to rural development.
The Opposition members raised slogans demanding its rollback, even as the treasury benches thumped their desk in support of the scheme.
The President had to take a brief pause amid opposition cries of "vapas lo" (roll back) against the Act that replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
The Opposition parties have been demanding withdrawal of the VB-G RAM G Act and restoration of MGNREGA as a rights-based law in its original form, the right to work and the authority of panchayats.
The government has, meanwhile, claimed that the new Act will further strengthen the guarantee for rural employment.
