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Congress takes ‘Modi cabinet reunion in Tihar’ dig at PM over corruption remark

PM Modi on Thursday said that strict action was being taken against the corrupt across the country, which prompted the Opposition’s alliance against him.

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement that “corrupt will go to jail,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday mocked the BJP-led Central government, claiming that the latter’s cabinet would have a “lovely reunion in Tihar jail” following the Lok Sabha elections.

Will those in charge of this sanctioned corruption likewise wind up behind bars? In Tihar, the Modi Cabinet might get together in style! Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “#ElectoralBondScam.”

“The Prime Minister has promised that the dishonest will face justice. Recall that there were four corrupt channels involved in the #PayPM Scam: Payments in advance: Chanda Do, Dhanda Lo, Post-paid Bribes: Rishvat Do, Theka Lo, Hafta Vasuli thru ED/IT Raids, Post-raid Extortion: Farzi Companies,” he asserted.

The opposition came together to oppose Prime Minister Modi after he declared on Thursday that tough measures were being taken against corruption nationwide.

Read also:Narendra Modi (Politician) Biography

Modi is on one side and says that corruption should be eliminated. Those who argue to save the corrupt are on the opposite side. Pay close attention, everyone who has come to defend the corrupt: no matter how many warnings you issue to Modi, the crooked will ultimately have to face justice. “This is Modi’s assurance,” he declared during a rally in Rajasthan.

Regarding the leaks of recruitment exam papers, PM Modi also attacked the former state government headed by the Congress, claiming that the party is “steeped in corruption” and has opportunities to plunder even in positions for young people.

This article is originally published by Hindustantimes.

Farmers’ protest: Centre calls for talks, Haryana police fire tear gas shells!

The farmers, who are demanding MSP support from the government for all crops, on Wednesday resumed their Delhi Chalo march to press for their demands.

New Delhi: The Central government has appealed to the protesting farmers to hold the fifth round of talks. Union agriculture minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday said that the government is ready to discuss all outstanding issues, including MSP, stubble burning, withdrawal of FIRs etc. Meanwhile, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait’s BKU has opened yet another front in western Uttar Pradesh as farmers astride their tractors protested at several district headquarters.

“In the 5th round of meeting, we are ready to talk with farmers and discuss issues like MSP, stubble, FIR, and crop diversification. I appeal to them to maintain peace and we should find a solution through dialogue,” Munda said today.

He said the farmers’ side hasn’t reacted to the Centre’s offer.

“No information has come yet (from farmers’ side). We appeal that we should move forward for talks and present our stand. The government also wants to move forward and find a solution,” said.

The farmers, who are demanding MSP support from the government for all crops, on Wednesday resumed their Delhi Chalo march. Armed with gas masks, earthmovers and bulldozers, the farmers surged forward despite the tear gas shells fired by the Haryana police.

The Haryana police, meanwhile, have told the owners of the heavy machinery to steer clear of the protests or face legal action.

Meanwhile, in response to the Haryana government’s concerns about the agitating farmers using JCBs, Poclaines, Tippers, Hydras and other heavy machines at the Shambhu border, the DGP of Punjab has issued instructions directing all Punjab’s relevant officers to halt the movement of such machinery to the Punjab-Haryana borders.

Protests in Western UP

A huge crowd of farmers reached the collectorate at Muzaffarnagar on their tractors and staged a dharna.

BKU president Naresh Tikait and Rakesh Tikait are likely to participate in the tractor march.

BKU workers and farmers took out a tractor march near the tehsil in Shamli as well. The farmers tried to take the tractors inside the tehsil but the police stopped them. However, later farmers went inside the tehsil with tractors.

Similar protests were also held in Bagpat, Meerut, Hapur, Sambhal, Amroha and Saharanpur.

This Article Was Originally Published on Hindustantimes News!

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‘Electoral Bonds Unconstitutional…’: SC Strikes Down Controversial Scheme Ahead Of Lok Sabha Polls!

The Supreme Court has struck down Electoral Bonds Scheme on Thursday.The court said that the Electoral Bond Scheme violates right to information, can lead to quid pro quo

Just months ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Supreme Court on Thursday scrapped Electoral Bond Scheme that allowed anonymous funding to political parties. Supreme Court’s five-judge CJI DY Chandrachud, and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra pronounced the judgement. The apex court said that the Scheme violates right to information, can lead to quid pro quo. “Electoral bonds scheme is not the only scheme to curb black money. There are other alternatives,” the top court added.

Electoral Bonds Scheme verdict LIVE: ‘Important step in ensuring transparency’: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on electoral bonds, saying it is an important step in ensuring transparency in election funding.

“We welcome this decision. This is an important step in the transparency of election funding. Otherwise through electoral bonds, it was not known which person was giving funds to which party. It is important for country’s democracy that it is known which person is giving how much money to which political party,” Delhi Cabinet minister Atishi said.

Electoral Bonds Scheme verdict LIVE: Chronology of events

2017: The Electoral bond scheme was introduced in the Finance Bill

September 14, 2017: NGO ‘Association for Democratic Reforms’, lead petitioner, moves SC challenging the scheme.

October 3, 2017: SC issues notices to Centre and EC on PIL filed by the NGO.

January 2, 2018: The Central government notifies the Electoral Bond Scheme.

November 7, 2022: The electoral bond scheme was amended to increase the sale days from 70 to 85 in a year where any assembly election may be scheduled.

October 16, 2023: The SC bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud refers pleas against the scheme to a five-judge Constitution bench.

October 31, 2023: A five-judge Constitution bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud commences hearing on pleas against the scheme.

November 2, 2023: Supreme Court reserves verdict

February 15, 2024: SC delivers unanimous judgment annulling the scheme.

This article was originally published on Hindustantimes News!

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