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Haryana CM announces salary hike of Rs 2,100 for safai karamcharis

Chandigarh, June 11 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced a salary hike of Rs 2,100 for safai karamcharis. Also, he announced the establishment of a 100-bed de-addiction centre at the upcoming Sant Sarsai Nath Medical College in Sirsa.

He announced the expansion of the existing de-addiction centre in Dabwali from 10 to 30 beds and the setting up of a new 30-bed de-addiction centre near the government hospital in Ellenabad. The Chief Minister made these announcements while addressing the state-level function held in Sirsa under the Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojana, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sant Kabir Das.

On this occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs 31 lakh.

Reaffirming the government’s commitment to promises made in the party’s Sankalp Patra, the Chief Minister said the government has resolved to increase the wages of safai karamcharis in a phased manner to Rs 26,000 over five years, a promise the government fully intends to fulfil.

Speaking about the spiritual legacy of Sant Kabir, the Chief Minister said Sant Kabir was a torchbearer of India’s spiritual values of ‘Sarva Dharma Sambhav’ (equal respect for all religions) and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ (the world is one family). He was born at a time when society was bound by superstition, casteism, and rigid traditions. Through his fearless reformist work, he earned a revered place in history, CM Saini said.

The Chief Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always considered the teachings of Sant Kabir as the foundation of modern India. Advancing the ideals of Sant Kabir, the Prime Minister has played a transformative role in shaping modern India after Independence. Over the past 11 years, under his leadership, the government has launched several welfare schemes aimed at empowering and uplifting the poor, he added.

–IANS

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President highest functionary, Constitution framers did not say anything on time taken for assent: Ex-SC judge Ajay Rastogi

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) The President is the highest constitutional functionary, and the Constitution framers have never said anything about time taken by him or her for giving assent to a bill, said former Supreme Court judge Ajay Rastogi on Saturday, underlining the need for deeper study of the provisions of Article 200 that expects Governors to approve bills ‘as soon as possible’.

Calling for a healthy debate on Supreme Court’s judgment in the Tamil Nadu bills’ delay matter, Justice Rastogi told IANS: “I feel Constitution framers said that we are conscious, for governor… not for President, that every constitutional authority will exercise its power expeditious and fulfil the mandate of the Constitution, but they still said ‘as soon as possible’ and did not set a time frame.”

“Why did the Constitution framers say ‘as soon as possible’ for governors?” asked Justice Rastogi, suggesting that the spirit and essence of the Constitution framers’ decision to do so needs to be respected and valued.

Justice Rastogi’s observations hold significance amid a debate, sparked by the SC verdict on Tamil Nadu bills, on the question if it is proper for the top court to set a three-month deadline for assent to bills sent by the legislature.

The critics alleged that the verdict ended up bringing even the actions of the President, the highest Constitutional functionary, under judicial review and setting a deadline for his or her decision-making.

Reacting to adverse comments on the apex court’s verdict in the Tamil Nadu case, Justice Rastogi said that there is a need to weigh in the reason why the framers of Constitution said that Governors may take a decision on bills ‘as soon as possible’.

He said the Constitution framers probably felt that it was not required to say anything about the President’s decision-making, but for Governors they did so.

Referring to the three-month deadline set by the apex court for approving bills, Justice Rastogi said the court’s verdict is in the public domain. “Let people express their views and even the court may further clarify if it finds it is required,” he said.

In the Tamil Nadu case, a Supreme Court Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, earlier this month, set aside Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 pending bills.

While deciding the Tamil Nadu deadlock in favour of the DMK-led state government, Justices Pardiwala and Mahadevan used the court’s inherent powers under Article 142 of the Constitution for the purpose of declaring the 10 withheld bills as deemed to have been assented on the date when they were presented to the Governor after being reconsidered by the State legislature on November 18, 2023.

–IANS

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RSS centenary outreach receives overwhelming response across TN: BJP

Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad said that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s ongoing “Door-to-Door Outreach” campaign has received “tremendous warmth and appreciation from the people”, marking a major success in the organisation’s centenary celebrations.

“Across Tamil Nadu, people are recognising the 100 years of Sangh’s selfless service, social harmony, and patriotism despite decades of political misrepresentation,” Prasad said, adding that the campaign has drawn strong public participation in every district.

The ‘Door-to-Door Outreach’ drive, which began on November 2, will continue till November 23 as part of the Sangh’s nationwide centenary programme.

Volunteers and members from more than 40 Sangh Parivar organisations, including the BJP, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Akhil Bharatiya Vidhyarthi Parishad, and Hindu Munnani, are visiting households to share the organisation’s legacy of nation-building, discipline, and humanitarian service.

Each family is being given a centenary brochure that highlights the Sangh’s key contributions to society.

Coinciding with the centenary year that began on Vijayadashami day (October 2), the campaign has seen spirited participation across Tamil Nadu.

On Sunday, BJP leaders and karyakartas in Chennai and other major cities are expected to lead large-scale outreach drives.

In October, RSS swayamsevaks held massive processions in various towns and cities across the State.

Over one lakh people – half in uniform and half in regular attire – joined these marches, reflecting the Sangh’s deep roots and public connect.

Recalling the role of the RSS during key moments in India’s history – from relief work during the 1947 Partition and resistance during the Emergency to its role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and the creation of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial at Kanyakumari – leaders described the centenary year as a “renewal of service to the nation”.

Prasad alleged that the Tamil Nadu government has attempted to obstruct the peaceful events of RSS by denying permissions and detaining volunteers.

“Despite these hurdles, our campaign continues with the blessings of the people,” he said.

The centenary celebrations will run till Vijayadashami 2026, featuring outreach programmes, service initiatives, and cultural events, reaffirming the guiding principle of RSS – ‘Nation First’.

–IANS

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