JMM passes resolution rejecting CAA, UCC, NRC in Jharkhand
Dumka (PTI): The ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha passed a 50-point resolution which included the rejection of Citizenship Amendment Act, Uniform Civil Code and National Register of Citizens in the state.
The resolution was passed during the party's 46th foundation day, which was celebrated at Gandhi Maidan in Dumka on Sunday night.
"The Citizenship Amendment Act, Uniform Civil Code and National Register of Citizens should be completely rejected in Jharkhand," the party resolution said.
The party also demanded strict implementation of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act and Santal Pargana Tenancy (SPT) in the state and urged the central government to ensure immediate payment of "Rs 1.36 lakh crore dues" to the state government.
Addressing a huge gathering, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren lashed out at the Centre and alleged that people of the state were "cheated" in the Union budget.
He alleged that "some people with feudal mindset" do not want the residents of tribal-dominated Jharkhand to stand on their feet.
"Jharkhand is still the most backward state, despite contributing a big chunk to the country's exchequer through mineral resources," Soren said.
He said that the Centre should treat all states equally, particularly the backward ones.
"We do not get anything, while we contribute a lot. We have to fight even for our rights," he said.
He said the Union budget is for the rich but there is nothing for the poor.
"Rebate was given in tax (income tax) but it will not help as inflation is skyrocketing. There is no change in GST," he said.
"They have presented a new jumla as GYAN (Garib, Yuva, Annadata, Nari) promising to help people through loans, not through grants," Soren said.
He claimed that Jharkhand is the first state in the country where women are given assistance of Rs 2,500 per month.
"They (BJP) accuse us of distributing 'revri' (freebies) but now they announced the same promise of giving Rs 2,500 to women in Delhi. Is this not 'revri'? Whatever they do is right but when we do, it becomes wrong," Soren said.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
