As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, more than 5,000 protesters massed on the streets near Capitol Hill, waving Palestinian flags and chanting for United States to stop arming Israel.
Speaking briefly in the Rajya Sabha, Kharge, who is Leader of Opposition in the House, alleged such budget has never been presented and it has been done to save the BJP-led government, which is dependent on the support of JD-U and TDP for its survival
"In our manifesto, we have mentioned MSP with a legal guarantee. We have done the assessment and it can be implemented," Rahul Gandhi said speaking to reporters after his meeting.
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.
Speaking to ANI on the INDIA bloc protest against Union Budget 2024 in Parliament, Tagore said, "This budget is discriminatory. We all know that it is a 'Kursi Bachao Budget'. This budget has only thought about how to save this government. It has just punished middle-class people, farmers an
"The entire country is upset with the budget. People from all the states are upset because the BJP has failed to solve their basic issues. The compulsion of the government is clearly visible in this budget. INDIA bloc is protesting against the injustice done in the budget...," Gogoi said
"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.
"We all, especially the Samajwadi Party, were demanding that farmers should get MSP, so that their income doubles. But here we are seeing that the support price is given to the alliance partners who are saving their (BJP) government, rather than the farmers...," Yadav who participated in
Speaking to ANI after his visit to the temple, CP Radhakrishnan said, "Prayers were held to strengthen world peace so that humanity can live in peace. May Lord Venkasteswara bless all of us. Whenever we visit Tirumala Tirupati, it always reflects the culture of Telugus. I hope he blesses all
"The way there has been major expenditure of defence, rural development, agriculture, education, IT, health, energy and software, commerce and industry, it seems that this is a pro budget for 'gaanv', 'gareeb' as well as the industrial sector," Sawant said speaking to the media on Tuesday.
Speaking after tabling the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 in the Legislative Assembly, he said, "Bengaluru belongs to everyone. We will factor in opinions and suggestions of all leaders and stakeholders before finalising the Bill." Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, BJP MLAs Ashwathnaray
CPI's former Rajya Sabha MP Binoy Viswam on Tuesday slammed the Union Budget 2024 and said that the budget has a political vengeance as Kerala has been ignored. Speaking with ANI, Viswam said, "This is a BJP budget, which means deceit to the people, deceit to the common men and women. The bu