Yatnal not just a joker, but mentally ill: Minister Eshwar Khandre
Bidar: Forest, Environment, and Ecology Minister, and District In-charge Minister Eshwar Khandre, launched a scathing attack on BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, accusing him of making derogatory remarks about cultural icon Basavanna.
“He is not only a joker, but mentally ill and should consult a mental doctor,” Khandre said addressing a press conference in Bidar on Sunday.
The Minister stated that, Yatnal’s remarks ‘Basavanna committed suicide by jumping off a tree,’ is a despicable act to say that he is a coward. He complained that Yatnal made such a statement about Basavanna to please the RSS.
“Yatnal has made such a statement because he has acquired a great intellect during the time of destruction. Basava devotees will give the right response to this. Protesting for personal greed, internal party disputes and selfishness is all a drama. The BJP, which is seeking Basavanna's votes, is sitting quietly as if saying 'Maunam Sammati Lakshanam' (silence means consent). Even though he has made derogatory statements about Basavanna, they(BJP) are not speaking, Basava devotees are hurt and have demanded that the BJP should answer this,” he stated.
He also alleged that the BJP is not at all concerned even though Basavanna was insulted. He said, “It looks as if they(BJP) have released Yatnal to insult Basavanna. In this regard, I will speak to CM Siddaramaiah and insist that a case be registered and action be taken against the leader.”
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Railways gives Rs 56,993 crore subsidy on tickets every year: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi (PTI): A total subsidy of Rs 56,993 crore is given every year by the Indian Railways to all categories of passengers, with a 46 per cent rebate on every ticket, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday.
Replying to multiple questions in the Lok Sabha on restoring discounts given to various categories of train passengers, he said if the price of a ticket is Rs 100, then the railways charges just Rs 54 for it -- a discount of 46 per cent.
"A total of Rs 56,993 crore subsidy is given every year by the Indian Railways to all classes of passengers," Vaishnaw said during the Question Hour.
Replying to another question on rapid train service, he said the railways has already started such a service -- Namo Bharat Rapid Rail -- between Bhuj and Ahmedabad and the satisfaction level of passengers is extremely high due to its superior service.
Officials said Namo Bharat Rapid Rail has improved intercity connectivity by covering the 359-kilometre distance between Bhuj and Ahmedabad in 5 hours and 45 minutes, with stops at several stations along the way.
