Opposition Stages All-Black Protest in Parliament, PM Modi Addresses Rally in Sikar
A day after the Congress party tabled a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha, the focus has now shifted to when the Speaker will schedule the date and time for the discussion and vote on the motion. The Opposition moved the motion to compel the Prime Minister to address the issue of Manipur in the House.
Today, more disruptions and protests are expected in Parliament, as leaders of the anti-BJP Opposition bloc have urged their MPs to wear black clothing or armbands to symbolize their dissent. The leaders of these parties will convene in the chamber of the Leader of the Opposition in the morning to strategize on the no-confidence motion put forth by Gaurav Gogoi. They will advocate for an immediate discussion on the motion during the proceedings.
As per the reported information, the government has scheduled the introduction of two bills in the Lok Sabha. The first bill is titled “The Offshore Areas Mineral (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023,” which aims to amend and update existing regulations related to the development and regulation of mineral resources in offshore areas.
The second bill is known as “The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023.” This bill has been reviewed and recommended by the Joint Committee and is now slated for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha.
Both bills are significant legislative measures that the government is seeking to introduce and potentially enact to address specific issues or make amendments to existing laws in their respective areas.
While the Opposition is directing its criticism towards PM Modi, he is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat. During his visit, he will participate in various events and inaugurate development projects.
On the first day of his visit, PM Modi will head to Sikar town in Rajasthan. At around 11.15 am, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation of several development projects and deliver a public speech, where he is likely to respond to the criticisms from the Opposition.
Later in the day, the Prime Minister will travel to Rajkot, Gujarat. Around 3.15 pm, he will inaugurate the new Rajkot International Airport and other projects. At approximately 4.15 pm, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate various development projects at Race Course Ground in Rajkot.
The Prime Minister’s visit to these states aims to showcase and promote the government’s ongoing initiatives and development efforts in the respective regions. Additionally, it presents an opportunity for him to address the public and counter the criticism raised by the Opposition during his absence from the Parliament sessions.
The aftermath of the police shooting incident in Bihar’s Katihar district, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals, is anticipated to have an impact on the political landscape today. According to reports by Santosh Singh, the incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Barsoi town, where the police opened fire on a large group of villagers protesting against frequent power cuts over the past few days. During the protest, the villagers pelted stones and stormed an electricity department office, leading to the police resorting to firing.
The incident has drawn strong criticism from the BJP, which is currently an Opposition party in Bihar, as well as from the CPI(ML)-Liberation, which supports the Nitish Kumar government from the outside.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is planning to visit Delhi to meet with his counterpart and Aam Aadmi Party chief, Arvind Kejriwal. The meeting is likely to discuss various issues related to the state of Punjab and collaboration between the two parties.
In the meantime, in Punjab, the state BJP president, Sunil Jakhar, is scheduled to meet with Governor Banwarilal Purohit. During the meeting, Jakhar will address issues concerning the state, particularly focusing on matters related to the current flood situation.
After meeting with the Governor, Sunil Jakhar will proceed to Ropar as part of his ongoing state tour, during which he is expected to engage with local communities and address regional concerns.
In Maharashtra, the interview of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray with the party’s mouthpiece Saamana is highly anticipated. The interview holds significance as it coincides with Thackeray’s birthday, making it an important occasion for the party and its followers.
Meanwhile, in the state Assembly, there will be discussions about the safety of women. The Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, who also holds the Home portfolio, is expected to respond to the concerns raised during the discussion.
The ongoing Monsoon Session of the West Bengal Assembly has been marked by turbulent and contentious proceedings, and today is expected to witness further protests. The BJP is set to move an adjournment motion to address the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state. This motion is likely to lead to more heated debates and demonstrations during the session.
During the previous session on Wednesday, the Speaker, Biman Banerjee, rejected the proposal by the Opposition party to bring an adjournment motion for a discussion on “atrocities against women in the state,” citing procedural lapses as the reason. The Opposition MLAs expressed their discontent over the decision and walked out of the Assembly in response.
In Kolkata, BJP Mahila Morcha workers are persisting with their sit-in protest at the well-known Shyambazar five-point crossing for the second consecutive day. The demonstration is aimed at expressing their discontent with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government’s alleged failure to ensure the safety and security of women in the state.
In another significant development, the Calcutta High Court is scheduled to hear the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) petition. The NIA has accused the state government of not cooperating with its investigation into the Ram Navami violence that occurred in the past.
