Kashmiris won't face problems to fill Haj form online: Government
Chennai, Oct 5: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said the BJP-led government was focusing on development of all sections of society without any discrimination, but unfortunately some people were trying to "destroy" the harmonious atmosphere.
However, these people were not getting any support and being 'isolated', he said, without elaborating.
The Union Minister of Minority Affairs said the Centre was committed to the safety, security and prosperity of every section of society.
"Unfortunately, some people are trying to destroy or disturb our harmonious atmosphere and these people are trying to do all sort of things," he told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.
To a query whether any special law will be enacted against those who try to disturb communal harmony, he said, "there is sufficient law to deal with these criminals.."
Asked whether people in Kashmir would be able to apply online for Hajj pilgrimage as internet services were yet to be restored, Naqvi said, "... there is no problem for the Kashmiri people who want to fill their applications."
On the coming Parliament session, Naqvi said "This time also we are expecting (it to be productive)."
Referring to the resolution moved in the House, in August, to abolish Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, he said the previous session was productive.
Earlier at the Grahak Mela-Customer Outreach Initiative by Indian Overseas Bank, Naqvi disbursed sanctioned loans to various beneficiaries.
Noting that the BJP-led government at the Centre took "historic and bold" economic reforms, he said people-friendly policies of the government have made the country a safe investment hub.
"The step to cut corporate tax is historic.. The decision will help India become a USD 5 trillion economy in five years," he claimed.
The government's initiatives like implementation of Goods and Service Tax, demonetisation, banking and tax reforms have ensured a strong and stable economy, he said.
"Our government is giving priority to expenditure on infrastructure. Our government will spend Rs 100 lakh crore on infrastructure development in next five years," he added.
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Karnataka Guv to halve convoy size following PM Modi's austerity call
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday reduced the size of his official convoy to the minimum required strength following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's austerity call.
In a post on 'X', the Lok Bhavan said Gehlot had taken the step in response to the Prime Minister's appeal for fuel conservation and reduction in foreign exchange expenditure amid the West Asia crisis.
"Hon'ble Governor of Karnataka Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot has reduced his convoy to the minimum required strength, following Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's appeal," the post said.
The move comes days after Modi, while addressing a rally organised by the BJP in Hyderabad, called for several measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange and reducing dependence on imports amid tensions in West Asia.
The Prime Minister had urged citizens to reduce petrol and diesel consumption, use metro rail services in cities, adopt carpooling, increase the use of electric vehicles and utilise railway services for parcel transportation. He had also suggested working from home wherever possible to conserve fuel and foreign exchange.
Modi further appealed to people to postpone the purchase of gold and foreign travel for one year, reduce edible oil consumption, lower dependence on chemical fertilisers and promote natural farming and swadeshi products to strengthen self-reliance and conserve foreign exchange.
