Shatrughan Sinha lashes out at BJP for forming govt in Karnataka without majority
Patna, May 17: Questioning the very decision of his own party BJP in forming the government in Karnataka without having majority, party MP Shatrughan Sinha said that beyond the public opinion, money politics is neither acceptable nor desirable.
In a series of tweets, Sinha said that the JDS-Congress combine should have given the chance to form the government has the post-poll alliance has the majority. “Why are we playing with the fire? Those who advocate democracy are making mockery of it. The people who do not forget to give speeches on values of democracy are killing the entire democratic system. It is not possible to accept the politics dominated by the money instead of public verdict. It is not desirable. You cannot make all fool at all time to get the power and it is not advisable”, he tweeted.
“It may be termed as penny wise pound foolish politics. Let us wish that good sense, maturity and wisdom should prevail. Now, the issue is in the court. We hold judiciary in a high esteem. Let us wait and see. At this time, any person wishes that the justice prevails. What is right for Peter should be right for Paul too. In the same way, what is right for Meghalaya, Manipur and Goa should be right for Karnataka. Let the God save Karnataka and democracy. Jai Hind”, Sinha tweeted.
It can be recalled that though the BJP was not the single largest party in all these three states, it has formed governments with post-poll alliances in those states.
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Modi, Kharge congratulate Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Harivansh on being elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman for the third time.
Harivansh, a nominated member of the House, was elected unopposed.
Congress President and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge also congratulated Harivansh.
Speaking in the Upper House, Prime Minister Modi said that being elected for the third time in a row as the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is, in itself, a profound expression of the trust that the House has in Harivansh.
Modi said the House has benefited greatly from Harivansh's experience in the past, and the efforts he has made to take everyone along.
"This is a tribute to his experience and an intuitive work style," the prime minister said.
Modi also said that Harivansh, who has been a journalist earlier, has held high standards of journalism. He further said that Harivansh has spent his MP LAD (local area development) funds for research projects at various universities.
The prime minister also lauded the contribution of Harivansh in instilling confidence among the younger generation in achieving the goal of a developed India.
Kharge expressed hope that the Deputy Chairman will take care of the opposition and give them adequate time in the House.
The Congress leader further said he was pained by the fact that the post of Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha has been vacant since 2019, which is contrary to the spirit of the Constitution.
Earlier, the Samajwadi Party and TMC staged a walkout when the motion to elect Harivansh was being adopted.
