Constitution mandates 'dialogue and debate'; Disruptions in legislatures negate its spirit, says Shri Venkaiah Naidu

 The Vice President of India and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has asserted that with the Constitution of India requiring the country to be a democratic republic, legislatures of the country should be guided by 'dialogue and debate' and should not be rendered dysfunctional through persistent disruptions. He expressed concern over steady decline in the productivity of the Rajya Sabha.  Shri Naidu elaborated on the disjunction between the spirit and provisions of the Constitution and the actual practice while speaking on the occasion of 'Constitution Day' in the Central Hall of Parliament today.

Stating that the Constitution is a statement of values, ideas and ideals and seeking to ensure justice, liberty and equality for all in the true spirit of fraternity, the law of the land sought to promote national unity so that India could emerge as one community. He recalled Sardar Patel asserting that "....in the long run, it would be in the interest of all to forget that there is anything like majority of minority community in this country and that in India there is only one community". He stressed that all citizens and stakeholders should work with passion for the nation.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal assures industry bodies of Manipur to further the state’s growth story

 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal on Saturday assured industry bodies of Manipur to further the growth story of the state.

In an interaction with representatives of different organisations of industry, trade and commerce in the state on Saturday night at Imphal, the union minister said, India’s growth story is not complete without Manipur’s growth story. He said, the Centre is aware of the big challenges in this remote area in the growth of industry, trade and commerce.

President of India Graces Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and Presents Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021

 

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav and presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2021, being organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, at a function held in New Delhi today (November 20, 2021). 

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this year's Swachh Survekshan Awards have special significance because we are celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'. Mahatma Gandhi used to say that “cleanliness is next to godliness”. According to him cleanliness should be the top priority. The President said that this priority of Gandhiji has been carried forward by the Government of India as a mass movement through Swachh Bharat Mission. He stated that our efforts to make the country completely neat and clean are a true tribute to our freedom fighters. 

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with soldiers of Indian Armed Forces in Nowshera district in J&K

 Like all his previous years in the constitutional position, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces, this year also. He visited Indian Armed Forces in Nowshera district in J&K today.

Addressing the soldier, the Prime Minister said that spending Diwali with the Armed Forces, for him, is in the same spirit as to celebrate Diwali with his family. He said, that  is why, he has spent all his Diwali with the armed forces at the border after assuming constitutional post. He said he has not come alone but has brought with him with the wishes of the 130 crore Indians. He said today evening, every Indian will light one ‘diya’ to convey his or her wishes for the brave soldiers of the country. The Prime Minister said to the soldiers that they are living security shield of the country. Serving the country as being done by the brave sons and daughters of the country, is a good fortune that is not available to everyone, he said.