‘Has AAP done anything good to showcase it’, Cong takes jibe at Delhi’s tableau exclusion from R-Day parade

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New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Amid the political confrontation between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government the and Centre over exclusion of Delhi’s tableau from Republic Day parade, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Monday derided the Atishi dispensation over its complaints of ‘bias and hatred’ towards the capital.

Sandeep Dikshit expressed concerns over the rejection, however in the same vein asked whether the city government has done or achieved anything substantial that it has to showcase.

Speaking to IANS, Dikshit remarked, “I don’t know the exact reason why it was rejected, sometimes we see that BJP governments don’t allow tableau of certain states where Opposition is in power.”

However, he questioned AAP’s governance, stating, “Will the Aam Aadmi Party have to show anything? If any government has done something good, they would showcase it.”

Congress leader questioned what achievements the Delhi government could present in the tableau. He alleged that issues such as polluted water, defective roads, and the highly polluted Yamuna River are emblematic of AAP’s governance failures.

He mentioned pending works of infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals, accusing the Kejriwal government of prioritising political campaigns over actual development.

The controversy escalated further when Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) posted a video highlighting the filth and dirt in the capital’s streets.

Addressing this, Dikshit noted the deteriorating state of cleanliness in the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) area, which falls under the Chief Minister’s jurisdiction.

He commented, “For the past 3-4 days, I have been visiting the New Delhi Municipal Corporation, which is the condition is so bad that we are not able to walk straight.

Addressing Rohingya’s alleged intrusion in Delhi, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit said, “Why is this issue being raised? As we have been saying for the last 2-3 years whenever you ask us this question, we have been consistently giving the same answer that the Border Security Force and the Government of India are responsible for the border situation. So, how are these people crossing into India?

–IANS

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Ambedkar row: INDIA bloc stages protest march against HM Shah; slams BJP’s ‘diversionary tactics’

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The INDIA bloc staged a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament on Friday, demanding an apology from and resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on Dr B.R. Ambedkar, which they labelled as “derogatory” and “unacceptable.”

The Opposition alliance’s protest also condemned the FIR filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, stating it was a “diversionary tactic” by the BJP to shift focus from HM Shah’s comments.

Speaking to IANS, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal stated, “The main issue is Amit Shah’s apology for his unacceptable remarks on Dr Ambedkar. The BJP is trying to divert attention by filing an FIR against Rahul Gandhi.”

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari accused the BJP of misuse of power.

“We also filed an FIR, but it wasn’t registered. This is a sheer misuse of power. Even if they resort to lathi charges, we will not stop protesting. Insults to Dr Ambedkar will not be tolerated,” he told IANS.

Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav defended Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, and told IANS, “He is the Leader of Opposition and would never engage in such actions.”

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi slammed HM Shah’s refusal to apologise, calling it evidence of the BJP’s “true stance” on Dr Ambedkar.

“It shows the fragile ego of Amit Shah that he is not apologising. The country has now seen his stance on Ambedkar. A 12-second video encapsulates Shah’s 90-minute speech, showing their (BJP’s) disdain for Dr Ambedkar despite their claims of respect,” she said.

Speaking to IANS, Congress MP Vivek Tankha termed the Union Home Minister’s remarks “shocking” and called for an apology.

Commenting on the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, he said, “The claim that Rahul Gandhi hurt someone is laughable. When this matter reaches court, it will be evident how baseless it is.”

Congress MP Imran Masood alleged the FIR against Gandhi was a distraction.

“This is their (BJP) diversionary tactic to shift focus from the disrespect shown to Baba Saheb. Rahul Gandhi is not someone who can be intimidated,” he told IANS.

JMM MP Mahua Maji called for public release of Parliament CCTV footage to clarify the situation. “Rahul Gandhi is a senior and mature leader. This is a conspiracy aimed at diverting attention,” she said.

Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan stressed the peaceful nature of their protest.

“Today, we will march and return to the House peacefully. The Home Minister’s remarks against Dr Ambedkar are condemnable. If HM Shah respected Dr Ambedkar, he would have apologised to prevent this situation from escalating,” she stated.

–IANS

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Mizoram signs MoA with banks for fiscal support to entrepreneurs, farmers in flagship scheme

Aizawl, Dec 18 (IANS) The Mizoram government on Wednesday signed agreements with the partner banks to provide banking loans under the state’s flagship initiative, the handholding scheme – ‘Bana Kaih’, designed to promote economic growth and self-sufficiency.

The ‘Bana Kaih’ scheme, launched in September this year, is the state government’s flagship programme aimed at fostering self-reliance and inclusive economic development in the state.

The primary objective of the scheme is to contribute to the realisation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

On Wednesday, in the presence of Chief Minister Lalduhoma, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the Mizoram government and three partner banks — State Bank of India (SBI), Mizoram Rural Bank (MRB), and Mizoram Cooperative Apex Bank Ltd. (MCAB).

The MoA was signed for loan disbursement under the ‘Bana Kaih’ scheme.

The Chief Minister also launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Bana Kaih Innovation Challenge’.

A Mizoram government official said that one of the key components of the scheme is handholding to progress partners, under which eligible people are provided loans from the partner banks and the government acts as a guarantor for these loans.

He said the government would provide interest subvention of up to 100 per cent for the partners who pay their loans regularly, thereby easing the financial burden on beneficiaries and encouraging timely repayment.

Another important component of the handholding scheme is market support.

As part of this initiative, the government has introduced a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for four key crops — Ginger, Broom, Turmeric, and Mizo Birdeye Chilli.

“If and when the farmer cannot find a market rate less than the government declared rate, they shall be given support price up to the government rate.

“Furthermore, in a pilot phase, paddy from Kolasib and Mamit districts will be procured at a minimum support rate of Rs 30 per kilogram starting this year,” the official pointed out.

The official said the scheme also includes the Chief Minister’s Special Category Scheme, which provides grant-in-aid of up to Rs 1 lakh.

A senior official said that the ‘Bana Kaih’, comprises five key components, as outlined in the government guidelines with the main feature being a collateral-free and interest-free bank loan.

A financial support package for selected progress partners (beneficiaries), offering loans up to Rs 50 lakh through partner banks.

–IANS

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