PM Face For INDIA Bloc To Be Decided After Coming To Power: Sitaram Yechury

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Thursday said that the prime ministerial face for the opposition bloc INDIA would be decided after the alliance comes to power in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Talking to reporters in Bihar's Rajgir in Nalanda district, Mr Yechury said it is not an appropriate question to ask now who will be the PM face for the INDIA alliance.

The alliance INDIA, of which the CPI(M) is a constituent, was formed with a view to preventing the division of anti-BJP votes in the parliamentary elections in 2024.

"All alliance partners of the INDIA will decide on the prime minister after winning the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Elected MPs from the coalition will elect the prime minister," he said.

The question about the prime ministerial face was raised before the 2004 parliamentary polls.

"What happened in the 2004 Lok Sabha polls? The UPA came to power and Manmohan Singh became the PM and he remained PM for 10 years", said Mr Yechury.

Later, Mr Yechury attended the valedictory session of the CPI(M)'s state-level training camp.

"In the midst of heavy rain, urging the people of Rajgir, Nalanda (Bihar) in the CPI(M) organised public meeting to join the battle to save India today in order to change it for the better by emphatically defeating the BJP & ensuring INDIA wins all 40 seats in the state," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.

In the midst of heavy rain urging the people of Rajgir, Nalanda Bihar in the CPI(M) organised public meeting to join the battle to save India today in order to change it for the better by emphatically defeating the BJP & ensuring INDIA wins all 40 seats in the state.#JUDEGA… pic.twitter.com/go9PxJxmd2

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) September 21, 2023

He also shared a photo of the programme.

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राजनीतिक प्रक्रिया में महिलाओं की भागीदारी होगी सशक्त: लोकसभा में महिला आरक्षण बिल पास होने पर बोले पीएम मोदी

संसद के विशेष सत्र के तीसरे दिन बुधवार को लोकसभा (Loksabha) में लंबी बहस के बाद 'महिला आरक्षण बिल' (Women's Reservation Bill) पास हो गया. महिला आरक्षण विधेयक (नारी शक्ति वंदन अधिनियम) के पक्ष में 454 वोट पड़े. जबकि 2 वोट इसके खिलाफ पड़े. लोकसभा में ये बिल दो-तिहाई बहुमत से पास हुआ. लोकसभा में पर्ची के जरिए वोटिंग हुई. अब लोकसभा और राज्य की विधानसभाओं में एक तिहाई सीट महिलाओं के लिए आरक्षित हो जाएंगी. आरक्षण लागू होने के बाद लोकसभा में महिला सांसदों की संख्या 181 हो जाएगी. महिला आरक्षण फिलहाल 15 साल के लिए लागू होगा, जो संसद की मंजूरी के बाद बढ़ सकता है. लोकसभा में महिला आरक्षण बिल पास होने के बाद पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी (PM Narendra Modi) और गृहमंत्री अमित शाह (Amit Shah) ने ट्वीट करके खुशी जाहिर की है.

राजनीतिक प्रक्रिया में महिलाओं की भागीदारी होगी सशक्त
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने महिला आरक्षण बिल के लोकसभा से पास होने पर ट्वीट किया, "इस अभूतपूर्व समर्थन के साथ लोकसभा में संविधान (128वां संशोधन) विधेयक, 2023 पारित होने पर खुशी हुई. मैं सभी पार्टियों के सांसदों को धन्यवाद देता हूं जिन्होंने इस विधेयक के समर्थन में मतदान किया. नारी शक्ति वंदन अधिनियम एक ऐतिहासिक कानून है, जो महिला सशक्तीकरण को और बढ़ावा देगा. हमारी राजनीतिक प्रक्रिया में महिलाओं की और भी अधिक भागीदारी को सक्षम करेगा."

Delighted at the passage of The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha with such phenomenal support. I thank MPs across Party lines who voted in support of this Bill.

The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam is a historic legislation which…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 20, 2023

गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने पीएम मोदी का किया शुक्रिया
गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने लोकसभा में महिला आरक्षण बिल पास होने पर पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी का शुक्रिया अदा किया. उन्होंने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म X पर लिखा- "मैं प्रधानमंत्री मोदी का हृदय से आभार व्यक्त करता हूं. महिला आरक्षण बिल आज लोकसभा में पास हो गया. इस बिल ने हमारे देश में राजनीतिक विमर्श को बदल दिया है. सदियों से भारत में महिलाओं ने अपनी देखभाल, करुणा और निस्वार्थ योगदान से व्यक्तियों, परिवारों, हमारे समाज और अर्थव्यवस्था को आकार दिया है. नया विधेयक हमारे राष्ट्र की नियति को आकार देने में उनकी शक्ति का उपयोग करेगा. यह हमारे कानूनों और नीतियों को अधिक लिंग-समावेशी और प्रभावी बनाकर हमारे संसदीय लोकतंत्र को मजबूत करेगा."

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to PM @narendramodi Ji for the Women's Reservation Bill, passed in the Lok Sabha today.

It has transformed the political discourse in our nation. Throughout the ages, women in India have shaped individuals, families, our society, and the economy…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 20, 2023

यह हमारे देश के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक छलांग- अमित शाह
अमित शाह ने एक और ट्वीट किया, "यह हमारे देश के लिए एक ऐतिहासिक छलांग है, क्योंकि लोकसभा ने आज 'नारी शक्ति वंदन अधिनियम' पारित कर दिया है. इस बिल की परिकल्पना पीएम मोदी ने की थी. ये बिल न केवल महिला सशक्तीकरण के इतिहास में एक नया अध्याय लिखेंगी, बल्कि हमारे देश में न्यायसंगत और लिंग-समावेशी विकास को भी बढ़ावा देंगी. यह एक बार फिर महिलाओं के नेतृत्व वाले शासन के प्रति मोदी सरकार की प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराता है."

It is a historic leap for our nation as the Lok Sabha passes the 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' today.

The bill envisaged by PM @narendramodi Ji will not only script a new chapter in the history of women's empowerment but also foster equitable and gender-inclusive development in…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 20, 2023

गुरुवार को इस बिल को राज्यसभा में पेश किया जाएगा. वहां से पास होने के बाद इसे राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू के साइन के लिए भेजा जाएगा. राष्ट्रपति की स्वीकृति मिलने के बाद यह कानून बन जाएगा. महिला आरक्षण बिल नई संसद के लोकसभा में पास हुआ पहला बिल भी है.
 

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"Canada Jeopardised Good Ties": Shashi Tharoor On Diplomatic Row

Reacting to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on its soil, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that it was unfortunate that Mr Trudeau made such a statement in the Parliament and that Canada "jeopardised" the state of a very good relationship.

"We are seeing a tit-for-tat on both sides. First, on the expulsion of a diplomat and then on this advisory...I think it is unfortunate that Canada chose such a public route. If at all they have any issue, these matters should be discussed privately with a friendly govt like India and the matter should be discussed behind closed doors. Going public, making a statement in the Parliament was very unfortunate by the Prime Minister (Justin Trudeau) and having gone that far they (Canada) have really jeopardised the state of a very good relationship," Mr Tharoor told ANI.

Earlier in the day, BJP National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda reacted to the issue and said that although Canada has been professing liberal values, they have been supporting terrorists on their soil.

"Canada has been professing all these liberal values like freedom of speech but they have been appeasing, patronising and supporting terrorists on their soil. And these terrorists are not just targeting India they have killed hundreds of Canadian citizens themselves," Mr Panda told ANI.

Hitting out at the Canadian government, Mr Panda said that the government of Canada does not allow a referendum for Quebec separatists but has no problem with Khalistani separatists who not only hold the referendum but also celebrate the acts of violence.

"Canada itself has separatist movements such as the Quebec Separatist movement. They don't allow the same freedom to those who want to have independence for Quebec. They don't allow a referendum for Quebec separatists. And yet they have no problem allowing Khalistani separatists and terrorists to not only have to try to have this referendum on Canadian soil but also to celebrate the acts of violence...This is not acceptable, It's not civilized," he said.

The BJP National Vice President also took a dig at the Canadian government and said that the Indian government must consider facilitating an online "referendum on the Quebec independence" issue just like they allow Khalistani separatists to try the same on Canadian soil.

"In the spirit of friendship with Canada, we in India must consider facilitating an online referendum on the Quebec independence issue (in gratitude for their allowing Khalistani separatists to try the same on Canadian soil). Perhaps we should also offer Indian soil for the Quebec independence movement's events commemorating their sacrifices, bombings and assassination attempts (again, just like Canada has been so considerate to allow for the Khalistanis)," Mr Panda posted on 'X'.

"This would also embellish the spirit of free speech so cherished in both our nations and would help clarify the increasing support for an independent Quebec (as reported in media earlier this year). Finally, since elected Canadian politicians who support Quebec independence have been travelling and meeting European leaders, we should also meet and understand their views. In the spirit of Indo-Canadian friendship and cooperation, I would be glad to host an interaction for them here in Delhi," he added.

This comes amid tensions in India-Canada relations after Canadian PM Justin Trudeau made allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.

The allegations were denied by the Ministry of External Affairs in India which dubbed the allegations as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

Several world leaders have also expressed 'deep concerns' over Trudeau's remarks in the Canadian Parliament.

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Actors, Artistes Visit New Parliament Building, Hail PM Modi On Quota Bill

Several women sportspersons and artistes from the fields of cinema, fashion, dance and music visited the new Parliament building Tuesday and hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's move to introduce the women's reservation bill.

The bill that seeks to provide 33 percent reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies was introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Some women achievers were also among the special invitees on the occasion of the introduction of the 'Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam', as the bill is officially called.

Prominent among them included actors Kangana Ranaut and Esha Gupta, fashion designer Rina Dhaka, singer-dancer Sapna Chaudhary, Padma Shree awardee dancers Nalini and Kamlini and vocalist Padma Shree Sumitra Guha.

Ms Ranaut termed the day historic for the nation and for the women of the country and thanked PM Modi for opening up new avenues for women. "The BJP could have brought any other bill today, but they chose women empowerment. This shows their thinking. I think the country is in able hands," she said.

"The government could have discussed any other issue or passed any other bill in Parliament, but they chose to prioritise women's empowerment. I believe this is a very big statement," the actor said, hailing the leadership of prime minister Modi.

"We also see women in more active roles like army and the air force. In fact, in my upcoming film, Tejas, I am playing an air force pilot. So I think this is a new age that we are getting into," she said.

#WATCH | On Women's Reservation Bill, actor Kangana Ranaut says, "This is a historic day...this (new Parliament building) is symbolic of Amritkaal...such an important day, BJP could speak about anything point or any bill... but they chose women empowerment. This shows their… pic.twitter.com/6pNolwaVYJ

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2023

Esha Gupta said, "It is a very progressive thought. This reservation bill will give equal powers to women and it is a big step for our country. PM Modi promised it and delivered it." "The bill being tabled on the first day of the new Parliament highlights the commitment to progress. It's crucial to listen to the voices of women. This bill will empower women, and PM Modi has been advocating various initiatives for women, including 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'," she said.

#WATCH | On Women's Reservation Bill, actor Esha Gupta says, "This a gamechanger...today is one of the most historic days... so many govts came, they tried but it did not happen. Now they (Centre) have introduced it" pic.twitter.com/M8LtbaXY42

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2023

Fashion designer Rina Dhaka said, "It is a big victory for the women of the country. There was very marginal representation of women although they formed an equal part of our country and society." She thanked Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Anurag Thakur for inviting women achievers to Parliament to witness the introduction of the Bill.

#WATCH | On Women's Reservation Bill, fashion designer Rina Dhaka says " ...I am grateful to minister Anurag Thakur for inviting a few accomplished women to witness this historic day...it is a big victory for the women of the country...there was a very marginal representation of… pic.twitter.com/Co8XCfCNvM

— ANI (@ANI) September 19, 2023

Thakur later termed the introduction of the bill a revolutionary step. "Prime Minister Modi has brought this bill and we will ensure it is passed in Parliament. This is the extension of various steps taken by the Government towards women empowerment during the Amrit Kaal".

Wrestler Geetika Jakhar said it is an occasion to feel happy about. "We have witnessed the occasion when this bill was introduced." Actor Sulakhyana Barua said she feels proud to be an Indian. "Women will get strength through this bill," she said, adding there is diversity in the country.

Arjuna Award winner Neha Rathi said it is a matter of happiness and "now more women will come into politics and women will occupy all positions".

Alka Tomar, also an Arjuna Awardee, said this bill brings a big opportunity for women.

Other prominent personalities who visited the new Parliament building included Sandhya Pasricha, writer and Bharatanatyam performer Nandini Ramani, Amber Zaidi, Kuchipudi dancer Vinashreedidi Rao and Padmashri Ranjana Gauhar, an Odissi dancer and Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee. 

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Delhi High Court Orders 24 To Clean Police Stations For Quashing FIRs

The Delhi High Court has directed 24 people to do "basic cleaning work" for three days at four police stations here while agreeing to quash a criminal case against them.

Justice Saurabh Banerjee asked the 24 individuals to divide themselves into four groups of six people each to clean Mehrauli, Fatehpur Beri, Maidan Garhi, and Neb Sarai police stations.

Two FIRs were registered at Mehrauli police station under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including for voluntarily causing hurt, culpable homicide not amounting to murder, and rioting following a scuffle between neighbours.

The high court agreed to quash the FIRs after noting that the parties have voluntarily settled their disputes and do not wish to pursue the criminal proceedings further.

"In view of the fact that a settlement has been reached between the parties and as the respondents do not wish to continue with the criminal proceedings, in order to bring a quietus to the present disputes, this court is of the opinion that continuation of the aforesaid FIR will be an exercise in futility," the judge said.

The high court quashed the FIRs with "directions to all the named 24 parties involved herein, consisting of... that all of them would divide themselves into 4 groups of 6 persons each who would undertake basic cleaning work for 3 days, that is, on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday of the week commencing from September 18 at the below-mentioned 4 police stations, namely Mehrauli, Fatehpur Beri, Maidan Garhi, and Neb Sarai, to the satisfaction of the investigating officer concerned".

These 24 people shall be at liberty to decide amongst themselves as to the composition of each group of 6 persons and also the police station where each group shall undertake the basic cleaning duty, it said.

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"महिला आरक्षण बिल का हमेशा से समर्थन, लेकिन सरकार को इन सवालों का देना होगा जवाब..": मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे

नए संसद भवन (New Parliament House) के लोकसभा में मंगलवार (19 सितंबर) को 128वां संविधान संशोधन बिल यानी नारी शक्ति वंदन विधेयक पेश किया गया. महिला आरक्षण बिल (Women's Reservation Bill) के मुताबिक लोकसभा और राज्यों की विधानसभाओं में महिलाओं के लिए 33% रिजर्वेशन लागू किया जाएगा. लोकसभा (Loksabha) की 543 सीटों में 181 महिलाओं के लिए आरक्षित होंगी. लोकसभा में इस बिल पर कल 20 सितंबर को सुबह 11 बजे से शाम 6 बजे तक बहस होगी. इससे पहले विपक्षी दलों के नेताओं की इस बिल पर मिलीजुली प्रतिक्रिया आ रही है. कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे (Mallikarjun Kharge) ने केंद्र सरकार पर महिला आरक्षण बिल को लेकर धोखा देने का आरोप लगाया है. 

मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे ने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म X(पहले ट्विटर) पर लिखा- "महिला आरक्षण विधेयक का हमने हमेशा से समर्थन किया है. 2010 में राज्यसभा में कांग्रेस-यूपीए सरकार ने महिला आरक्षण विधेयक पास करवाया था. राजनीति में जिस प्रकार SC-ST वर्ग को संवैधानिक अवसर मिला है, उसी प्रकार OBC वर्ग की महिलाएं समेत सभी को इस विधयेक से सामान मौका मिलना चाहिए. आज जो मोदी सरकार विधेयक लाई है, उसको गौर से देखने की ज़रुरत है. विधेयक के मौजूदा प्रारूप में लिखा है कि ये Decadal Census (जनगणना) और Delimitation (परिसीमन) के बाद ही लागू किया जाएगा. इसका मतलब, मोदी सरकार ने शायद 2029 तक महिला आरक्षण के दरवाज़े बंद कर दिए हैं. बीजेपी को इस पर स्पष्टीकरण देना चाहिए."

महिला आरक्षण विधेयक का हमने हमेशा से समर्थन किया है।

2010 में राज्य सभा में कांग्रेस-यूपीए सरकार ने महिला आरक्षण विधेयक पास करवाया था।

राजनीति में जिस प्रकार SC-ST वर्ग को संवैधानिक अवसर मिला है, उसी प्रकार OBC वर्ग की महिलाएं समेत सभी को इस विधयेक से सामान मौका मिलना चाहिए।… pic.twitter.com/1x0q9z6I4e

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) September 19, 2023

कांग्रेस ने भी सरकार की मंशा पर उठाए सवाल
कांग्रेस ने अपने आधिकारिक सोशल मीडिया X अकाउंट पर जारी एक पोस्ट में मोदी सरकार की मंशा पर सवाल उठाया है. कांग्रेस ने लिखा- “महिला आरक्षण बिल की क्रोनोलॉजी समझिए. यह बिल आज पेश जरूर हुआ, लेकिन हमारे देश की महिलाओं को इसका फायदा जल्द मिलते नहीं दिखता. ऐसा क्यों? क्योंकि यह बिल जनगणना के बाद ही लागू होगा. आपको बता दें 2021 में ही जनगणना होनी थी, जो कि आज तक नहीं हो पाई. आगे यह जनगणना कब होगी इसकी भी कोई जानकारी नहीं है. खबरों में कहीं 2027 तो कहीं 2028 की बात कही गई है. इस जनगणना के बाद ही परिसीमन या निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों का पुनर्निर्धारण होगा, तब जाकर महिला आरक्षण बिल लागू होगा."

कांग्रेस ने आगे लिखा-  "मतलब पीएम मोदी ने चुनाव से पहले एक और जुमला फेंका है और यह जुमला अब तक का सबसे बड़ा जुमला है. मोदी सरकार ने हमारे देश की महिलाओं के साथ विश्वासघात किया है, उनकी उम्मीदों को तोड़ा है.” ऐसी ही एक और पोस्ट में कांग्रेस ने लिखा है, “अभी लागू नहीं होगा महिला आरक्षण बिल. जानें क्यों?"

अभी लागू नहीं होगा महिला आरक्षण बिल.

जानें क्यों? pic.twitter.com/dGKRQUagRh

— Congress (@INCIndia) September 19, 2023

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