Corona Virus scare: Udupi District Qazi calls for quick completion of weekly Friday prayers
Udupi: District Qazi Bekal Ibrahim Musliyar has called for appropriate precautions in the wake of the widespread outbreak of coronavirus in the religious activities including the weekly Friday prayers, adding that the weekly Friday prayers should be completed quickly.
“People should come forward to a quick completion of Juma Namaz, in which a lot of people gather. Similar caution should be taken for not extending dua for a longer period. Gathering a large number of people in any type of events should be avoided” the Qazi added.
The Qazi in a state also called on people to abide by the directives and instructions issued by the government and added that people should respond responsibly and should co-operate with authorities in the fight against Corona Virus spread.
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PM Modi to address the nation tonight at 8.30 PM
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation tonight at 8.30 PM, a day after a bill to implement women's reservation in legislatures was defeated in the Lok Sabha.
"The Prime Minister will address the nation at 8.30 PM (April 18, Saturday)," an official said.
Modi is expected to delve into the issue of implementation of women's quota and the happenings in Parliament, where opposition parties on Friday voted against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.
Under the Bill, Lok Sabha seats were to be increased up to 816 from the current 543 to "operationalise" the women's reservation law before the 2029 parliamentary polls, following a delimitation exercise based on the 2011 Census. Seats were also to be increased in state and UT assemblies to accommodate 33 per cent reservation for women.
A two-thirds majority was required for the passage of the crucial bill but the ruling BJP-led alliance could not muster the numbers.
During polling on the bill in the Lok Sabha on Friday night, 298 members voted in its support, while 230 MPs voted against it.
Out of 528 members who voted, the bill required 352 votes for a two-thirds majority.
