Congress MP initiates no-confidence motion with vociferous questions to PM Modi; Details here
New Delhi: Congress Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi has vociferously questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conspicuous silence regarding the ongoing crisis in Manipur, urging the Prime Minister to visit the violence-affected state alongside his team. Gogoi's impassioned address came as he initiated a no-confidence motion in the Lok Sabha.
During his speech, Gaurav Gogoi raised pertinent questions directed at the government, specifically addressing the issue of changing chief ministers in states like Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Tripura, and inquiring why a similar change was not implemented in Manipur. He underscored the deep divisions between different communities within Manipur, attributing these divisions to what he deemed the government's divisive political strategies.
Gogoi expressed the opposition's collective frustration over Prime Minister Modi's silence on the Manipur issue. He emphasized that the opposition's decision to bring forward the no-confidence motion was born out of compulsion, driven by their quest for justice and accountability regarding the Manipur crisis.
The Congress MP further criticized the Prime Minister for his prolonged silence and demanded answers to three key questions: Why has Prime Minister Modi not visited Manipur thus far? Why did it take nearly 80 days for the Prime Minister to address the situation in Manipur, and why was his statement on the matter limited to a mere 30 seconds? Additionally, Gogoi questioned the government's inaction in replacing the Manipur Chief Minister despite the tumultuous situation.
Gaurav Gogoi also made allegations against the Manipur Chief Minister, asserting that while the Chief Minister attributed the violence to drug-related issues, instances of alleged interference in the arrest of a drug lord by the Chief Minister's office were raised. Gogoi accused the drug lord in question of being affiliated with the BJP's autonomous district council.
In his comprehensive address, Gogoi touched on various topics, ranging from rising prices and crony capitalism to scrutinizing Adani's activities and assessing the government's management of the Covid-19 crisis.
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AQI 'poor', 'very poor' in several parts of Haryana, Punjab
Chandigarh (PTI): The AQI in several places in Haryana and some in neighbouring Punjab was recorded in the 'poor' and 'very poor' categories on Friday, the morning after Diwali.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Union Territory of Chandigarh was also in the 'very poor' category.
At 9 am on Friday, the AQI was recorded at 344 in Haryana's Gurugram, 340 in Jind, 308 in Ambala and 304 in Kurukshetra, according to the Sameer app that provides hourly updates of the national AQI published by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', 401 and 450 'severe' and above 450 'severe plus'.
Among other places in Haryana, the AQI was recorded at 289 in Bahadurgarh, 224 in Ballabhgarh, 288 in Bhiwani, 228 in Charkhi Dadri, 236 in Faridabad, 248 in Fatehabad, 252 in Hisar, 232 in Karnal, 251 in Panchkula, 272 in Rohtak, 259 in Sonipat, 217 in Sirsa and 265 in Yamunanagar.
Chandigarh's AQI was recorded at 303.
In Punjab, Amritsar's AQI was also in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 314.
The AQI in Mandi Gobindgarh was at 331, Khanna at 308, Jalandhar at 253, Ludhiana at 214 and Patiala at 260.
The authorities had granted permission to burn only green crackers for a restricted period on Diwali.
In Chandigarh, the twin capital of Punjab and Haryana, green crackers were allowed between 8 pm and 10 pm. However, in many parts of the city, people continued to burst crackers well past the 10 pm limit.
The Punjab government had recently said only green crackers would be allowed during Diwali, Gurpurab, Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Only green crackers, which are free from barium salts or compounds of antimony, lithium, mercury, arsenic, lead or strontium chromate, are permitted for sale and use in Punjab, an official statement had said earlier.
