PM Modi unhappy with Telangana BJP MPs, says party falling behind Owaisi
Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly expressed displeasure over the functioning of Telangana BJP MPs, especially their weak digital presence compared to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, The Siasat Daily reported.
According to the reports, Modi shared these concerns during an informal breakfast meeting with MPs from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands at Parliament House on Thursday morning. He reviewed the political situation in these regions and advised MPs on how they should conduct themselves both inside and outside Parliament. Sources said the Prime Minister spent nearly half an hour interacting with the group.
Focusing on Telangana, Modi reportedly pointed out that the BJP was “lagging behind” Owaisi and his party in terms of online reach and digital influence. Eenadu reported that Modi even pulled up the MPs for “not fulfilling their role as a strong opposition force in the state.”
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He is said to have questioned why the party had not built an effective communication and digital network capable of countering both the ruling party and opposition groups. Modi reportedly expressed disappointment that the party had not made use of the political opportunities available in Telangana “despite the potential for the BJP to grow in the state,” The Siasat Daily said.
The Prime Minister also advised MPs from Telugu-speaking states to stay more visible on national issues and travel widely to convey the central government's development work and policies to the public.
Mahbubnagar MP D. K. Aruna later said that Modi urged BJP parliamentarians to work collectively, take the party’s message to the people and strengthen its presence at the grassroots level in Telangana.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
