Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday appealed for a comprehensive action plan to address the "growing frequency of natural calamities" in ecologically fragile regions in the backdrop of landslides in Kerala's Wayanad that claimed over 80 lives
Telangana BJP leader CR Kesavan slammed Congress MP and leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Lotus in the Lok Sabha and said that Rahul has insulted the whole nation and should apologise to the country for his bizarre statement.
Former Haryana Minister and BJP leader Anil Vij on Tuesday requested Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi not to stage 'Mahabharat' in Lok Sabha and said that in Lok Sabha there should be a discussion on development.
Goyal said It was the Congress government that had not implemented the Swaminathan Committee report on cost plus 50 percent profit to farmers on their produce.
Reacting to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 'Chakravyuh' remark, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said that indeed the 'Chakravyuh' is being formed but against the "Congress' scam and corruption."
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the central and state governments to expedite relief and rescue operations after landslides in Kerala's Wayanad claimed 24 lives on Tuesday.
The NDRF is conducting search and rescue operations on a war footing. The second team is on its way to further strengthen the response operation. My condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured, Shah said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of deceased in the landslides that hit Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw criticized Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his speech in the Lower House on Monday and said that the LoP's action, despite being on a constitutional post, is to undermine democracy and the Constitution.