New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress leaders on Friday had varied opinions on the Central government’s decision to slash excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre each. While Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi said any relief is welcome, he sought a “comprehensive programme”. On the other hand, party leader Pawan Khera highlighted that the cut is for “oil marketing companies” and not for consumers.The Central government’s move came amid fears of a hike in crude oil prices due to the gl…
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New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Congress Rajya Sabha member Abhishek Manu Singhvi, reacting to the government’s decision to slash excise duty on petrol and diesel, on Friday said that any form of relief should be welcomed, provided it is appropriate and timely. Interacting with reporters, Singhvi said: “I welcome this step. Any relief, in whatever form, should be welcomed if it is appropriate, valid, accurate, and timely.”However, he cautioned against ignoring the broader realities behind the move….
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Political reactions have intensified over the government’s handling of the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict, with leaders from both the Congress and the BJP offering sharply contrasting views on the country’s diplomatic approach and its impact on citizens.Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury criticised the Centre’s response, suggesting that India acted late in addressing the evolving crisis.“What we should have done earlier, we are doing today, after waking up. Anyway, o…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over his recent remarks on the Babri Masjid, accusing the BJP of indulging in polarisation politics ahead of the next Assembly elections and diverting attention from real issues such as law and order, women’s safety and governance. Reacting to the Chief Minister’s statement, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a swipe at Yogi Adityanath over his use of language. “Tell him not …
New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) After RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that the stature of the Bharat Ratna would rise further if it is conferred upon Veer Savarkar, the BJP on Monday backed his remarks and said that awarding the country’s highest civilian honour to the freedom fighter would be a proud moment for every Indian.Speaking to reporters outside Parliament, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut said the sentiment expressed by Bhagwat was shared widely across the country.“The sentiment that Mohan Bhagwat has e…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Tuesday mounted a sharp attack on the India-US trade agreement, raising concerns over the country’s ‘sovereignty’, transparency in decision-making, and the possible long-term impact on farmers, energy security and foreign policy. Leaders from the Congress party and Samajwadi Party questioned why key announcements were being made by US President Donald Trump instead of the Indian government and warned that the deal may disproportionately benefit the U…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament, Opposition leaders on Sunday expressed strong disappointment over its provisions, contending that it fails to bring relief or happiness to the lives of ordinary citizens, as farmers, unemployed youth, and the common people have been largely neglected, and several states and key sectors ignored. Interacting with reporters, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said: “Nothing was mentioned about Ker…