During the discussion on the Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha, a senior leader of the BJP, Bansi Lal Gurjar, said that India is encouragingly moving forward on the path of development and prosperity under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Mr Gurjar said that the way the government has been functioning for the past 10 years, the goal of achieving Viksit Bharat will be realised within the given time. He talked about several schemes of the government that are benefiting the people at the grassroots.
Renuka Chowdhury of Congress expressed concern over rising prices and depleting rupee value against the dollar. She said the president’s address did not mention any plans for improving employment and plans for the youth. She alleged that states have stopped responding to questionnaires and are not complying with the Right to Information Act. Praful Patel of NCP said it is the constitution that has united a diverse nation like India. He said the Narendra Modi government has given a new direction to make India a modern and developed nation. Mr. Patel said, that from the time of importing grains to now being self-sufficient in agriculture, the nation has come a long way.
Manas Ranjan Mangaraj of Biju Janata Dal said the President’s speech mentions farmers and alleged that many farmers, including those from Odisha, are not getting MSP as per the recommendation of the Swaminathan Committee report. He also alleged that Odisha has been ignored in many central schemes, including Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. Kanimozhi NVN Somu of DMK talked about unemployment and poverty in the country. She alleged that Tamil Nadu has been neglected in railway projects. Participating in the discussion, Sagarika Ghose of TMC questioned the government over the death figure related to the recent stampede in Mahakumbh, Prayagraj. She accused the government of not doing enough to control unemployment and provide quality education in the country. She also alleged that the current government is muzzling the dissenting voice.
Manoj Jha of RJD also raised the issue of the death of pilgrims in Mahakumbh. BJP MP Ashok Chavan highlighted the need for more highways, speed trains, and UDAN flights to backward regions like Marathwada in Maharashtra. He also highlighted the achievements of India in the space sector. Nominated MP Gulam Ali condemned the politicisation of a tragedy in Maha Kumbh. He lauded the Modi government for abolishing triple talaq. Congress MP Phulo Devi Netam alleged that the government has done nothing to control inflation and alleviate poverty.
Sandosh Kumar P of CPI(M) demanded a special economic package for Kerala and drew attention to the rising man-animal conflict in the state. Javed Ali Khan of the Samajwadi Party demanded that the Uttar Pradesh government reveal the correct number of dead persons in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh stampede incident. Vaikramjit Singh Sahney of AAP raised various issues like healthcare, education and skilling, and infrastructure. He also spoke on MSP on alternate crops, FPOs, farmer suicide, and unemployment. The discussion is underway.
