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Tabling of White Paper in Assembly on Kerala financial health leads to war of words

Tabling of White Paper in Assembly on Kerala financial health leads to war of words

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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Thursday tabled a White Paper on the financial health of the state, leading to a war of words between the ruling and opposition front. Tabling of White Paper in Assembly on Kerala financial health leads to war of words The LDF alleged that the document was created in violation of the Constitution, law and rules. Former state Finance Minister K N Balagopal objected to the tabling of the document, saying it was prepared by private persons with whom internal accounts of the government ought not to have been shared. He claimed that it amounted to a violation of the oath of office, the Official Secrets Act and the Constitution. Balagopal said that all the white papers in the past were prepared by the Finance Department and it was political document. “If this document is allowed to be tabled, it would create a wrong precedent for the future,” he said. Similar contentions were made by Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan who claimed that it was …

UPPCL employees’ body seeks white paper on Agra, Noida power privatisation

UPPCL employees’ body seeks white paper on Agra, Noida power privatisation

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Feb 11, 2025 09:43 PM IST Shailendra Dubey, Samiti convenor, pointed to financial losses, stating that in 2023-24, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) purchased electricity at ₹5.55 per unit but sold it to Agra’s private distributor, Torrent Power, at ₹4.36 per unit—resulting in a ₹275 crore loss that year alone. The Uttar Pradesh Vidyut Karmchari Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti on Tuesday called for a white paper on the privatisation of power distribution in Agra and Greater Noida before any further steps are taken. The employees’ body argued that privatisation has been a failure nationwide and has adversely impacted U.P. Samiti convenor also raised concerns about Greater Noida’s privatisation deal, which began in 1993. (Sourced) Shailendra Dubey, Samiti convenor, pointed to financial losses, stating that in 2023-24, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) purchased electricity at ₹5.55 per unit but sold it to Agra’s private distributor, Torrent Power, at ₹4.36 per unit—resulting in a ₹275 crore loss that year alone. “Over the past 14 years, cumulative losses in Agra have reached ₹2,434 crore, while …

‘Motion Of Thanks’ To Be Presented On Ram Temple In Parliament Tomorrow | Parliament News | News18

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Breaking News:  ‘Motion of Thanks’ to be presented on Ram temple in Parliament tomorrowOn the last day of the ongoing Budget Session, a Motion of Thanks on the Ram temple will be presented in both houses of Parliament on Saturday, February 10. Under Rule 193, a proposal on the Ram Temple is slated to come in the Lok Sabha as well as in Rajya Sabha. Source link

PM Modi Reveals Why White White Paper Was Brought Now & Not in 2014, Says Chose ‘Rashtraneeti’ Over ‘Rajneeti’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that he could have introduced a white paper on the economy as soon as he took office in 2014, but he opted for “rashtraneeti” over “rajneeti” because he did not want to undermine the trust of the people. The document has been introduced in the last Parliament session before the general elections. The current administration released a white paper on Thursday criticizing the Congress-led UPA government, claiming that it was responsible for the non-performing state of the Indian economy due to careless tax spending, borrowing outside of the budget, and an abundance of bad bank loans. Addressing the Times Groups’ ET NOW Global Business Summit, Modi said that in the decade before 2014, the policies on which the country was running were taking the country on the path of bankruptcy. “On this, we have tabled a white paper on the economy in Parliament,” he said. “The discussion on it is ongoing. Since there is such a big audience, I would like to state my ‘Mann ki Baat’ also …

BJP to publicise White Paper on revival of economy as part of poll campaign | Latest News India

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The White Paper on economy tabled by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Thursday will form the bedrock of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s election campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls as it sets about presenting a contrast between the Congress-led UPA rule that pushed the country to the list of “fragile five economies” and the BJP-led NDA that made mammoth efforts to bring the economy on track, said BJP leaders. New Delhi, Feb 8 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI Photo/SansadTV) (ANI ) The BJP’s campaign thrust will be on how their government revived economy, made India an investment destination and won the confidence of the people, said one of the party leaders cited above, speaking on condition of anonymity. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! The 59-page document will be publicised across the country in the coming days, this person added. Also read: Reforms, clarity of …

‘PM Modi himself praised Manmohan Singh’: Congress MP on ‘white paper’ | Latest News India

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Congress leader and MP Pramod Tiwari on Thursday criticised the white paper tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman in Lok Sabha. Tiwari said that it was put out by the BJP ‘in order to hide their own black (deeds)’. He also launched a scathing attack on the Centre saying it should look back at certain things like the value of the rupee in 2014 in comparison to the dollar, and the amount received by farmers for their produce. “This isn’t ‘white paper’ but to hide their own black they have brought this…” Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said. Congress leader Pramod Tiwari(PTI) “PM Modi himself praised the former PM Manmohan Singh as the biggest economist but his own govt is criticising him (Manmohan Singh)… What was the value of the rupee in comparison to the dollar in 2014? What was the percentage of inflation… How much farmers were getting for their produce? If everything is done in these 10 years then how come the previous 10 years stand better than these?… That govt (UPA) was running …

Congress’ Black Paper Attack On Government

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New Delhi: A ‘white’ vs ‘black’ war dominated Indian politics Thursday with the government and the opposition releasing competing factsheets on the condition of the economy during the 10 years of the Congress-led UPA and the past decade, during which Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP has been in power. The Congress presented its document – a ‘black paper’ titled ’10 saal anyay kaal‘, or ’10 years of an unjust rule’ – in which it flagged issues such as the cost of living crisis, rising unemployment, and the subversion of institutions, including the judiciary and the press. The document also pointed to protests by farmers – which made headlines in 2020/21 after violent clashes with security personnel, and again this morning – that have “plagued” the country. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, releasing the 54-page ‘black paper’, indicated opposition had released it because “when we speak about failures of the government it is not given importance”. “Whenever PM presents his views in Parliament, he hides his failures. Therefore, we thought of bringing out a ‘black paper’ (to) …

In White Paper, Government’s Jab At Rahul Gandhi Over “Tearing Up” Ordinance

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The BJP has repeatedly alleged that the Gandhis were calling the shots during the UPA’s tenure. (File) New Delhi: Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his predecessor Manmohan Singh in Parliament, his government mounted an all-out attack on the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming in a comparative White Paper that the economy had lost its way under the UPA and that there was a crisis of leadership in the coalition government.  Launching a volley against Rahul Gandhi, the government’s White Paper pointed to 2013, when the Congress leader had “torn up” his own government’s proposed ordinance overturning a Supreme Court judgment. The court had ruled that MPs and MLAs convicted with a minimum two-year sentence would be immediately disqualified and would not get three months to appeal, like they did until then.  Mr Gandhi had termed the ordinance “complete nonsense” and his act was seen as a major embarrassment for then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whom the BJP had attacked as a “puppet” of the Gandhi family ever since he assumed office …