The Rajya Sabha today resumed discussion on motion of thanks on the President’s address. President Droupadi Murmu had addressed the joint sitting of both Houses on 28th January. The motion of thanks was moved yesterday by nominated MP C Sadanandan Master.
Participating in the discussion, Ghanshyam Tiwari of BJP said that the Narendra Modi led government is working to make India a developed nation by 2047. He said, twenty-five crore people have been lifted out of poverty, and ninety five crore people have been brought under the ambit of social security. Congress MP Rajani Ashokrao Patil said that the President’s Address does not reflect the ground realities of the country. She claimed that India’s per capita income is quite low at the global level.
Mrs Patil said, the exports are declining, and the unemployment rate has increased. YSRCP MP Golla Baburao said, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the country has become the 4th largest economy in the world. He said, this achievement will pave the way to achieve the vision of Vikshit Bharat. Mr Baburao said, five crore pakka houses have been built for poor people, and 12 crore people given tap water connection.
Shiv Sena leader Milind Murli Deora said that India’s economy is growing at seven per cent per annum and is the fastest among major economies. He said that today the countries across the world are keen to sign trade deals with India.
G S Oberoi of National Conference said, the President has spoken about federalism and cooperative governance in her address. Demanding statehood for J&K, he said, Jammu Kashmir today stands as the only region in India downgraded from a state to union territory. Subhashis Khuntia of BJD said, many parts of Odisha are yet to come on the railway network. He also spoke about distress selling of paddy in the state. He said, Odisha has been denied its rightful coal royalty revision for years.
BJP’s Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the trade deals with US and European Union will give exporters, small scale industries, and labourers and farmers access to 60 trillion dollar high-value markets. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership. Dr Sasmit Patra of BJD raised concern over the rising incidents of violent crimes, gender based offences and targeted attacks on vulnerable communities.
CPI’s PP Suneer claimed that even though federalism is a basic feature of the Constitution, states like Kerala are forced to approach courts even for disaster relief and delayed dues. He accused the Centre of applying a coercive approach towards Opposition-ruled states.
The discussion remained inconclusive. Later, the House was adjourned for the day to meet again tomorrow.
