The Rajya Sabha today took up discussion on the motion of thanks on the President Dropoudi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament. A total of 16 hours have been allotted for the discussion. Moving the motion, Nominated Member C Sadanandan Master said, President Murmu in her address has articulated a clear and confident vision of India’s journeys towards Viksit Bharat. He said, from day one, the NDA government has been very clear about social justice and poverty eradication. The MP said, Viksit Bharat can be built only with the basic strategy Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka prayas. He said, Government was able to bring 25 crore people out of poverty in the last decade. Sadanandan Master said, about 95 crore Indians have social security cover today. He said, Government is moving forward on the path of reform express and the country is witnessing unprecedented investment in modern infrastructure.
Seconding the motion, Dr. Medha Vishram Kulkarni of BJP said, the President’s address highlights India’s continued progress. She said that India’s economy remains very strong, with the growth rate rising to 7.2 percent. Dr Kulkarni said that the GST revenue has increased, and over the past few years, three crore new taxpayers have been added.
Digvijay Singh of Congress alleged that the government is anti-farmer and anti-labour. He also alleged that employment is declining in the country and despite the government’s promise, farmers’ income has not been doubled so far.
Sagarika Ghose of TMC alleged that digital systems are enabling cyber fraud and data scams. She said the air pollution and water pollution is increasing and causing financial losses.
Sanjay Singh of AAP criticised the government for allocation less funds for health and agriculture sectors.
AIADMK’s M Thambidurai expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for always highlighting Tamil culture and language.
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 House took up Special Mentions, after which it was adjourned for the day to meet again tomorrow.
