"Understand Pain Of People Who Lost Despite Constantly Spreading Lies": PM Modi In Lok Sabha

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Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said people had blessed his government for its "policy of zero-tolerance" towards corruption

New Delhi, July 2: Asserting that people had supported the BJP-led alliance in the Lok Sabha polls by electing the NDA government for third successive time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday took a veiled jibe at INDIA bloc, saying he can understand the pain of some people "who suffered a huge defeat despite spreading lies continuously".

Replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister said people had blessed his government for its "policy of zero-tolerance" towards corruption.

"Yesterday and today, several MPs have expressed their views of the President's address, especially those who have come among us for the first time as Parliamentarians. They followed all the rules of the Parliament and their behaviour was like that of an experienced Parliamentarian and despite being the first timer, they have enhanced the dignity of the House and have made this debate more valuable with their views," he said.

The Prime Minister said that his government works to the principle of "appeasement of none, justice for all".

"The country has blessed us for our zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. Today India's credibility has increased across the world...The sole aim of our every policy, every decision, every action has been India first," he said.

"The public has chosen us in the world's largest election campaign and I can understand the pain of some people. Despite spreading lies continuously, they suffered a huge defeat," he added.

As opposition members sought to raise the issue of ethnic violence in Manipur at the beginning of PM Modi's speech, Speaker Om Birla said an MP from the state has taken part in the debate.

The Speaker conveyed his displeasure to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his behaviour as Leader of the Opposition was not according to parliamentary traditions.

Speaker said Rahul Gandhi had given directions to opposition members to come to the well of the House. "This is wrong," Birla said.

PM Modi accused opposition parties of practising appeasement politics. "This country has seen the politics of appeasement for a long time and the model of governance of appeasement for a long time...'Hum tushtikaran nahi santushtikaran ke vichaar ko lekar chalein hai'," he said.

PM Modi also expressed the government's resolve to work for a developed India. "I assure the countrymen that we have taken the resolution of 'Viksit Bharat' and we will make efforts to fulfil that resolution and we will do it with full dedication and honesty and we will spend every moment of our time to fulfil this resolution," he said.

The debate on the motion of thanks on the President's address started in Lok Sabha Monday.

(ANI)

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Odisha Constitutes Committee For Translation Of MBBS Course Books Into Odia Language

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Bhubaneswar, July 4: The Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) department of Odisha has constituted a committee of experts to prepare a proposal for the translation of essential text books of the MBBS education into Odia language.

The 22-member committee chaired by Prof. (Dr.) Manash Ranjan Sahoo, the Vice chancellor of Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS), has also been asked to submit the proposal to the H&FW within 15 days for its implementation.

As per the notification issued by the state H&FW department on Thursday, the committee comprises faculties from various medical colleges such as AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, MKCG Medical College and Hospital, Berhampur etc., and officials of OUHS, Bhubaneswar and Odia Bhasha Pratisthan, BBSR.

"In view of the mandate to provide medical education in Odia language in the state, a committee as detailed below is hereby constituted to examine the matter, identify the essential course books for MBBS education required to be translated into Odia language, and workout timelines and budget requirement for undertaking this task," reads the office order.

The committee will suggest to the government the volume of works to be undertaken for the purpose of translation and the timeline it required for getting the work done.

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has promised in its manifesto during the election campaign to provide legal, medical and engineering courses in Odia language.

--IANS

Mumbai Erupts To Celebrate 'Team India Festival' With T-20 World Cup Victors

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Mumbai, July 4: Lakhs of Mumbaikars gushed into a spirited celebration of 'Team India festival' along with the beaming Men In Blue T-20 World Cup victors here on Thursday evening.

Much before the team members landed in a Vistara flight from Delhi, thousands of people had gathered outside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), the entire road from the airport to Nariman Point and also the 1.8-km long route to the Wankhede Stadium.

As the clock ticked off, the crowds swelled into lakhs, lining up outside the CSMIA and on both sides of the road, with a sea of humanity at Marine Drive, barely a few feet away from the Arabian Sea shore, waving the Indian Tricolour, carrying congratulatory placards for Team India or one of their favourite icons.

The mood of the people was as bright as the skies were somber with dark monsoon clouds threatening to bathe the crowds anytime but fortunately, there were only intermittent light showers that did not actually dampen the public enthusiasm.

The crowd chanted slogans like 'We Love You, Team India', 'Team India Zindabad', 'Mumbaicha Raja, Rohit Sharma', and more at various locations en route, marking the joy as the World Cup came to India after a gap of 17 years after 2007.

The celebrations uncorked right at the CSMIA tarmac with a Guard of Honour at the airside, and Follow Me cars escorting the team aircraft to the airport terminal stand, where it was accorded a special 'Water Salute'.

Thereafter, the team and accompanying officials alighted from the aircraft, quickly walked through the Indian Tricolour draped aerobridge, as they were greeted with a floral cascade showered on them in the arrival corridor.

The CSMIA had thoughtfully rolled out the red carpet for the Men In Blue, followed by a celebratory cake-cutting ceremony at the terminal adorned with shades of the tricolour.

The team members rode in beautifully decorated buggies to two waiting gleaming white buses, and outside there was the deafening cacophony of the traditional Maharashtrian dhol-tasha, tutari and lezim, making the arrival truly grand and a sight of national pride and happiness.

The CSMIA's top management felicitated the team members and escorted them with thunderous cheers outside, where more people were waiting to give them a grand reception and hearty welcome.

As the crowd kept surging, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to the Commissioner of Police Vivek Phansalkar to ensure full precautions, while Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis appealed to all people to exercise restraint amid their excitement and fervour.

The buses, with a long retinue of police pilot cars, side-cars and tailing cars, zoomed out of the airport, took a left turn to the Western Express Highway and at a medium speed drove along towards Bandra.

They were followed by a long queue of cars and SUVs carrying the equally excited paparazzi, many camera persons emerging out of the roof-windows to catch every movement as the buses proceeded towards Nariman Point.

On both sides, hordes of fans screamed, shouted, danced, jumped and on catching a glimpse, lustily cheered their heroes arriving after conquering the T-20 Tourney to bag the coveted World Cup Trophy.

The buses rolled onto the iconic Bandra Worli Sea Link, almost invisible against a grey cloudy backdrop and after traversing it, proceeded towards Nariman Point.

Team India heroes stepped out of the buses and hopped onto the open deck special bus brought from Gujarat for the victory rally, sporting the teams colours, some photos of the players and the trophy printed and proclamations of 'Champions 2024', as the wild crowds on both sides of the picturesque Marine Drive roared an incessant thunderous welcome to their icons.

En route, the team-members also reciprocated in equal measure.

Captain Rohit Sharma was seen punching in the skies often, hugging his co-players, embracing Coach Rahul Dravid, some of the other players, though a tad weary, waved the Indian Tricolour, smiled, waved and expressed their own joy at bagging the World Cup.

Some of the heroes on the upper deck included Jay Shah, Rajeev Shukla, Hardik Pandya holding aloft the trophy for the benefit of the raring crowd, who took a 'darshan' and clicked selfies/videos.

As a veil of darkness enveloped the road, it was time for mobile torches, flashlights and even the streetlights adding to the excitement of colours, and appearing like a horde of fireflies interrupted by the flashing lights of the police vehicles.

After the short and leisurely, 1.8-km long ride, the bus finally reached the gates of the Wankhede Stadium, for another jamboree with the venue again chock-full of exhilarated fans and cricket-lovers.

(Quaid Najmi can be contacted at: q.najmi@ians.in)

--IANS

Another Case Filed In Bihar Against Rahul Gandhi For Remarks On Hindus

by Pabitra Mohan Senapaty

Patna July 4: After Muzaffarpur, a case has been filed against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, in Bihar's Sheohar district for his comments on Hindus made on the floor of the House on Monday.

Nitesh Kumar Giri, the complaint, has accused Rahul Gandhi of hurting the sentiments of a particular community with his 'derogatory' remarks in the Lok Sabha against Hindus.

The case registered under Sections 299 and 302 of the Bhartiya Nyay Sahita (BNS) has been admitted by a court in Sheohar, and the matter will come up for hearing on July 18.

According to Prabhashankar Singh, the lawyer representing Nitesh Kumar Giri, his client is actively engaged in social and political work in the region.

“Giri was watching the parliamentary proceedings on television when he heard Rahul Gandhi make derogatory remarks about Hindus and Sanatan Dharma, displaying images of Hindu gods disrespectfully. Giri said the incident caused him significant distress,” Singh said.