The Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha today took up discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, on the commencement of the Budget session. A total of 16 hours have been allotted for the discussion in the Rajya Sabha. Moving the motion, Nominated Member C Sadanandan Master said, President Murmu in her address articulated a clear and confident vision of India’s journeys towards Viksit Bharat.
He said, Government is moving forward on the path of reform express and the country is witnessing unprecedented investment in modern infrastructure. Supporting the motion, Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni of BJP said, the President’s address highlights India’s continued progress. Digvijay Singh of Congress alleged that the government is anti-farmer and anti-labour. Sagarika Ghose of TMC alleged that digital systems are enabling cyber fraud and data scams. Sanjay Kumar Jha of JD(U), Tiruchi Siva of DMK, and Ram Gopal Yadav of Samajwadi Party also participated in the discussion, among others. The discussion remained inconclusive. Later, the Upper House took up Special Mentions, after which it was adjourned for the day to meet again tomorrow.
In Lok Sabha, a total of 18 hours have been allotted for the discussion. Moving the motion in the Lower House, Union Minister and BJP MP Sarbananda Sonowal said, the President’s address reflected the government’s vision of social justice, inclusive growth and commitment towards building Viksit Bharat. Mr Sonowal said, before 2014, during Congress led government, India faced policy paralysis, corruption-driven government and delay in execution of projects.
He highlighted that in 2014, when the Narendra Modi government came to power, India has embarked upon a journey of rapid growth and all round progress. Mr Sonowal said that 44 lakh crore rupees have been transferred directly into the account of beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer. Tejasvi Surya of BJP said, in the last 12 years the Narendra Modi government has ensured delivery with dignity and no charge of corruption has been leveled against the government.
