The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performed the 'Purnahuti' in the havan of the annual Bhandara, which was organised by the Himachal Pradesh secretariat employees and the Religious Sabha on Wednesday.
During the discussions on Union Budget 2024-25 in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Congress leader and former finance minister, P Chidambaram, raised four major themes that are challenges for the economy.
Congress President and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday slammed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Union Budget and claimed that the plates of all states except Bihar and Andhra Pradesh were empty in the budget allocation.
"Hon'ble Members, I strongly plead with you. Democracy will be seriously threatened if disruption and disturbance are weaponised as a political strategy as has been done now," Dhankar said while addressing members of the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
As per Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, a total of 1,08,41,009 tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir between January to June 2024 and 2,11,24,674 in 2023-- all time high so far-- followed by the visit of 1,88,64,332 tourists in 2022, 1,13,14,884 in 2021 and 34,70,834 tourists in 2020.
A 12-member farmer leaders delegation reached the office of Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament House to meet him after the alleged initial entry denial on Wednesday.
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition of Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders who were invited by him to meet in Parliament were not allowed inside.
"It is our responsibility and a right as a constructive opposition in the democracy to stage demonstrations, rallies and protests for our rights. The Vidhan Sabha Gherao today will include leaders from all states and we will all unite to raise the voice of the people," Pilot stated.
"This budget strongly signals that 'New India' is firmly on the move...As far as the crooked Congress and the unprincipled opposition is concerned, they have no credibility. They lack a credible intention, policy and leader," Kesavan said, speaking to ANI on Wednesday.
"Sir, I would like to bring to your notice that at present hundreds of children in the country are suffering from a serious disease called SMA. This disease is so dangerous that due to it most of the infants die across the world," Singh's notice read.
The Union Budget outlines the government's revenue and expenditure plans for the upcoming fiscal year, while the budget for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is a significant event considering the developmental needs.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Wednesday gave an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and demanded a discussion over the "negligence" of Tamil Nadu in the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.