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BJP govt should not cite lack of funds for Mahila Samman scheme: Atishi

BJP govt should not cite lack of funds for Mahila Samman scheme: Atishi

Dishing out data on the AAP government’s good financial performance, outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday sought to plug any chance for the next BJP government offering an excuse of lack of funds for not implementing schemes like Rs 2,500 monthly financial assistance to women.

Addressing the media here, Acting Chief Minister Atishi took pains to justify the AAP government’s freebies or free social welfare schemes, dispelling doubts that the Arvind Kejriwal brand of welfare politics did not mean ‘bad economics’.

The Acting Chief Minister said she was sharing the data about the AAP government’s good economic performance so that BJP leaders do not blame the outgoing government for the alleged poor state of finances and delay the implementation of the BJP’s poll promises.

“I hope the new BJP government will not make financial excuses and fulfil all its promises made to women and others,” she said.

MP Raghav Chadha responds to charges levelled against him by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

MP Raghav Chadha responds to charges levelled against him by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

FM tried to confuse us with technicalities in order to hood-wink the middle-class
. Hope that FM will do away with personal charges and cheap-shots
. If Income exceeds Rs.12Lacs, then tax is to be paid on whole income, and not just on the incremental income.
. Rs 12 lakh is a Tax rebate, not a Tax exemption; entire income is taxed if exceeds Rs.12 Lac.⁠
. If someone earns Rs.12.76 Lacs as annual income, then tax will be paid on entire Rs.12.76 Lacs and not on Rs.76 k alone.

Power cuts back in Delhi soon after BJP win in election: Atishi

Power cuts back in Delhi soon after BJP win in election: Atishi

Linking the exit of AAP from the Delhi government to the return of power cuts, former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday alleged that long blackouts have been taking place in many parts of the city since the Assembly election with many voters realising their mistake of electing the BJP.

Addressing the media five days after the AAP lost power in Delhi after 11 years, Atishi said the BJP does not know how to run a government. “From 1993 to 1998, when the BJP was in power the state of Delhi’s power sector was deplorable,” she said.

The Kalkaji legislator said that people have started realising the mistake they have committed by voting the BJP to power, adding that it is the same story in all the states where the BJP is in power.

“Within three days of winning the Delhi election, the BJP has started converting Delhi into Uttar Pradesh where long power cuts of 3-4 hours take place every day,” she said.

Kang Hopes for Harshest Punishment for Sajjan Kumar and Swift Action Against Other Culprits too

Kang Hopes for Harshest Punishment for Sajjan Kumar and Swift Action Against Other Culprits too

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has expressed gratitude to the court and extended support to the victimized families after Congress leader and former MP Sajjan Kumar was convicted by Rouse Avenue Court in a 1984 Sikh riots case.

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said that Sajjan Kumar is clearly guilty in the 1984 Sikh riots, which were sponsored by the Congress party. He stated that the conviction of Sajjan Kumar has rekindled some hope of justice for the victimized families.

Kang remarked that although it has taken decades, the court’s decision is commendable. He said that this judgment has strengthened people's faith in the judicial system. He expressed hope that other culprits will also be punished soon and Sajjan Kumar will receive the strictest punishment.

It is notable that on November 1, 1984, a father and son were killed in the Saraswati Vihar area. In the same case, Rouse Avenue Court's Special Judge Kaveri Baweja convicted Sajjan Kumar on Wednesday. Sajjan Kumar, who has been in jail for the past six years, was brought to court from prison. The sentence will be decided by the court on February 18.

Centre treating middle class like golden-egg laying hen: Raghav Chadha

Centre treating middle class like golden-egg laying hen: Raghav Chadha

On Tuesday, during the Rajya Sabha budget discussion, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha launched a strong attack on the government’s policies and openly highlighted the issues faced by the middle class, railways, and Indian expatriates. He asserted that the government treats the middle class as a soulless structure—exploiting its very bones—to build a five‐billion‑dollar economy.

In his speech, MP Raghav Chadha said, “The poor receive subsidies and schemes, the rich have their debts forgiven, but the middle class gets nothing. The government thinks the middle class has no dreams or aspirations. It is regarded as a hen that lays golden eggs, which are repeatedly squeezed.”

He explained that while the economy may be growing and demand is increasing, this demand comes solely from the middle class—whose pockets remain empty. Census data and surveys confirm that the middle class has its own dreams and aspirations and that their children harbor limitless ambitions. He even quipped, “In 1989, the movie ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ was released in America, and in 2025, India will see a film titled ‘Honey, I Shrunk India’s Middle Class.’”

During the Rajya Sabha Budget Discussion, MP Raghav Chadha Emerges as the Voice of the Middle Class and Raises Questions on Railway and Expatriate Issues

During the Rajya Sabha Budget Discussion, MP Raghav Chadha Emerges as the Voice of the Middle Class and Raises Questions on Railway and Expatriate Issues

On Tuesday, during the Rajya Sabha budget discussion, Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha launched a strong attack on the government’s policies and openly highlighted the issues faced by the middle class, railways, and Indian expatriates. He asserted that the government treats the middle class as a soulless structure—exploiting its very bones—to build a five‐billion‑dollar economy.

Neglect of the Middle Class, Debt Forgiveness for the Rich

In his speech, MP Chadha said, “The poor receive subsidies and schemes, the rich have their debts forgiven, but the middle class gets nothing. The government thinks the middle class has no dreams or aspirations. It is regarded as a hen that lays golden eggs, which is repeatedly squeezed.”

He explained that while the economy may be growing and demand is increasing, this demand comes solely from the middle class—whose pockets remain empty. Census data and surveys confirm that the middle class has its own dreams and aspirations and that their children harbor limitless ambitions. He even quipped, “In 1989, the movie ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ was released in America, and in 2025, India will see a film titled ‘Honey, I Shrunk India’s Middle Class.’”

'AAP' Hits Back at Pratap Bajwa - Even Congress MLAs Are Not in Touch with Him

'AAP' Hits Back at Pratap Bajwa - Even Congress MLAs Are Not in Touch with Him

Reacting to Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa's statement in which he claimed that '30 AAP MLAs are in contact with us,' the Aam Aadmi Party has hit back saying that even Bajwa's own party MLAs are not in touch with him.

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang questioned Bajwa, "Are all Congress MLAs in touch with you? If they are, where is Sandeep Jakhar? Why did Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal leave the party?"

Kang said that Pratap Bajwa's own brother, Fatehjang Bajwa, left him and joined the BJP, and he could not stop him. Meanwhile, Congress leaders, MLAs, and former MLAs are continuously leaving the party, yet Bajwa seems worried about AAP MLAs.

AAP MP Dr. Sandeep Pathak Raises the Issue of Pakistan's Drone Intrusion in Punjab

AAP MP Dr. Sandeep Pathak Raises the Issue of Pakistan's Drone Intrusion in Punjab

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Dr. Sandeep Pathak highlighted the grave issue of drone intrusions from Pakistan into Punjab during a Rajya Sabha session today. Raising this critical concern under Zero Hour, Dr. Pathak emphasized the direct connection of this issue with national security and the everyday lives of residents in border areas.

Dr. Pathak pointed out that Punjab shares a 550-kilometer-long border with Pakistan, making it highly susceptible to cross-border drone activities. He revealed alarming statistics, stating that the number of drones entering Indian territory has seen a significant increase over the years. "In 2020, around 50 drones were detected, and this number has steadily risen each year. By 2024, approximately 300-350 drones were observed entering Indian territory from Pakistan," he said.

The MP expressed deep concern over the limited success in neutralizing these drones. "Security forces are able to neutralize only a small percentage of these drones, meaning the majority land in India, deliver their payloads, and fly back undetected. This is a serious issue and highlights the need for immediate action," Dr. Pathak said.

Instead of skilling, youth being pushed to become delivery persons: Akhilesh Yadav

Instead of skilling, youth being pushed to become delivery persons: Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said “Skill India Mission” is just a hollow slogan, claiming that in the name of skilled workers, the government has pushed the youth towards becoming delivery persons.

Opposing the Union Budget 2025-26 during a discussion in Lok Sabha, the Kannauj MP said there is an absence of appropriated environment for investment that is the only key for true “Vikas”.

Raising issues like the drop in the country’s position in the hunger index and cut in the education budget, Yadav said the government is dreaming of making India the food basket of the world but it will remain to be ‘jumlebazi’ (hollow slogan) unless it first feeds the hungry in the country.

“The hunger index figures are exposing the hollow progress being claimed by the government,” he said, hitting out at the lack of efforts to control price rise.

Nitish Kumar inaugurates projects worth Rs 440 crore in Munger

Nitish Kumar inaugurates projects worth Rs 440 crore in Munger

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Munger on Wednesday as part of the fourth phase of his Pragati Yatra, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 440 crore.

He also announced new development projects totalling Rs 1500 crore, aimed at boosting infrastructure and public services in the region.

During his visit, top political leaders, including Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary, Minister Vijay Chaudhary, Munger MP Lalan Singh, along with MLAs and department secretaries were present.

The visit marks Nitish Kumar’s continued push for governance outreach through his Pragati Yatra, a state-wide initiative focused on reviewing ongoing projects and announcing new ones.

As part of his Pragati Yatra, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Tarapur town in Munger, inaugurating multiple development projects and announcing new infrastructure initiatives.

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