Assembly members given examples of right pronunciation of House colleagues
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Belagavi: An argument over pronunciation of a person’s name is learned to have taken place in the Assembly on Wednesday, apparently lightening the mood during the Question Hour.
The incident is reported to have taken off since Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge called Congress member HD Thammaiah HD wrongly as ‘Thimmaiah’. Raising objection to this, the legislator complained to Speaker UT Khader, blaming him for having earlier called him ‘Thimmaiah’. “Now, everyone is following your style and calls me ‘Thimmaiah’. I have a new name now,” Thammaiah said.
Speaker Khader admitted that it was a mistake to have called the legislator ‘Thimmaiah’ and joked before the House, “Please take care not to make mistakes while raising any member’s name in the House. Members who mispronounce others’ names will have to pay fines.”
Minister Kharge, in response, apologized to Thammaiah and continued, “There would probably be no better example than me, when it comes to pronouncing a person’s name wrongly. While my name is Priyank Kharge, many have been calling me ‘Priyanka’. They have changed my gender too!” lightening the mood of the House for some time.
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UP govt committed to providing housing to needy: Adityanath
Gorakhpur (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state government would ensure housing for the needy and extend adequate financial assistance for the treatment of those suffering from serious illnesses.
During his visit to Gorakhpur, he heard grievances of people at a ‘Janata Darshan’ programme held at the Gorakhnath Temple.
Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said the government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person benefits from welfare schemes and that all public grievances are resolved effectively.
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He interacted with around 100 people and listened to their complaints individually at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan premises, an official statement said.
The chief minister directed administrative and police officials to ensure time-bound, fair and satisfactory redressal of issues.
He also instructed the police to take prompt and strict action in matters related to law enforcement.
During the interaction, a woman raised her concern regarding lack of housing, to which the chief minister assured that she would be provided a house under a government scheme.
People seeking financial help for treatment of serious ailments were also assured that lack of funds would not hinder medical care.
Adityanath directed officials to promptly prepare estimates for advanced medical treatment of needy patients and ensure timely assistance.
