It is deeply unfortunate that the Prime Minister chose to mislead the nation rather than address it honestly.
Let me put this on record. Trinamool Congress has always championed higher political representation for women. We have the highest proportion of female elected representatives in both Parliament and the State Legislature. In the Lok Sabha, 37.9% of our elected members are women. In the Rajya Sabha, we have nominated 46% women members.The question of opposing Women's Reservation does not arise and never has.
What we are fundamentally opposed to is the Delimitation exercise that the Modi Government was plotting to push through by using women as a shield for its vested political agenda. What we are fundamentally opposed to is the altering of Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution, the division of this nation and the usurpation of power through gerrymandering, by redrawing political contours to hand greater representation to BJP-ruled states at the expense of others. This is an assault on federal democracy. And we will not watch it happen in silence.
If this government was genuinely serious about this noble cause, why did it wait nearly three years after the passage of the Womenโs Reservation Bill on September 28, 2023? Why rush it through when several states are in election? And why couple it with Delimitation? Trinamool Congress has stood for women for decades. We will continue to. But we will not be lectured on a subject that the ruling dispensation neither understands nor respects.
And Mr. Prime Minister, the next time you address the nation, have the courage to do so from the Floor of Parliament, where you are subject to scrutiny, challenge and accountability. What you did yesterday was cowardly, hypocritical and fork-tongued. You can feel power slipping through your fingers. And you are prepared to go to any extent to hold on for just a little while longer.
That is all this was.
Dear PM @narendramodi, yesterday you introduced FCRA amendment bill which is essentially an asset grab by stealth attempt.
Now, I am not sure if you've read the bill, or had your typical photogenic look at the pages.
Whatever the case may be, you may educate yourself by reading what is written below.
This bill transforms regulatory oversight into a mechanism for potential asset appropriation, operational takeover, and selective enforcement, under broadly defined and politically controllable standards.
An Act Full Of Perverse Incentives
1. Asset Capture Mechanism
Section 16A(2): Assets created even partly from foreign contribution vest wholly in the Designated Authority. This creates a powerful incentive for the state to pursue technical or minor violations to trigger cancellation/surrender and capture high-value infrastructure (buildings, hospitals, schools) that may have been primarily funded domestically
Organizations that blend foreign and domestic funding face disproportionate risk: a small foreign grant could jeopardize entire assets.
2. Delaying The Renewal
Certificate cessation under Section 14B triggers provisional vesting. If a "fresh certificate" is not obtained within a "prescribed period", assets become permanently vested. Now administrative delays (deliberate or otherwise) in processing renewals could be used to engineer permanent vesting a "death by procedure" risk.
Government can actually delay the renewal to take over the assets!!!
3. State Takeover of Activities
Section 16A(3)(b) permits the Designated Authority to "undertake the management of activities of the person" if deemed expedient in public interest. This effectively enables state operational control of NGOs under the guise of asset supervision without requiring any proof of wrongdoing.
4. Prohibition on Repurchase - Way to help your cronies
Section 16A(6) proviso bars original functionaries (or anyone acting on their behalf) from acquiring assets disposed of by the Designated Authority. Even if assets are sold at fair market value, the original creators cannot bid eliminating market fairness and potentially depressing asset values to benefit state-connected buyers.
America to India : Don't buy oil from Venezuela.
India : OK, As you please.
America to India : Don't buy oil from Iran.
India : Yes please, We will not.
America to India : You will have to buy oil from Venezuela.
India : We shall certainly do that please.
America to India : Don't buy oil from Russia.
India : We will not, We will not.
America to India : We grant temporary permission, Go buy oil from Russia.
India : Thanks So Much, We shall do that please.
This is what we have become, this is where we stand.
America declared Indiaโs Ceasefire with Pakistan.
Israel announces PM Modi's visit to Israel.
America says, We are enforcing 18% Tariff on Indian Products while India puts ZERO Tariff on American Products.
India happily approves it.
America says, we will not allow India to become our Competitor like China to us.
India maintained silence as mark of Approval.
Reports say, America attacked Iranian Ship from so close to India's maritime backyard.
India doesn't utter a word.
America intentionally avoided giving Engines for our Tejas while it helped Pakistan with Arms and Ammunition.
India keeps Quiet.
President Trump Claims,
He made Ceasefire.
PM Modi wants to make him Happy.
India is a Dead Economy.
He does not want to Destroy PM Modi's Political Career.
โ India maintains Strategic {๐ค} Silence.
Israeli General says, they 145 Crore People {Indian Labor} to the Labor Job of repairing Israel post war.
India maintains amazing Silence.
Where are we Heading?
What happened to our sovereignty & self respect ?
Making India stop importing Russian oil (40% of our total oil imports) while committing us to buying half a trillion worth of American products; imposing 18% tariffs on Indian goods while at the same time having 0% tariffs on American goods, is a great trade deal. For America.
She is Smita Prakash, Director ANI.
She has 950k+ followers on Twitter.
She is known for running the Indian version of the Radio Rwanda channel.
She didnโt cover Manipur issue.
She didnโt cover Hathras case.
She didnโt cover Kuldeep Singh Sengar case.
She runs a BJP mouthpiece and propaganda channel.
A few days ago, a Muslim handle replied to one of her tweets. She responded in the most vile manner and stereotyped Indian Muslims.
How does a person with such venom survive on a daily basis?
@ANI What about charges for actively desecrating religious statues and images? The intention was to desecrate and demean the religious rights of Christians. These fellows will be out on bail in a jiffy and the case against them will gather dust somewhere! This report is pathetic!
The Indian Air Force deeply mourns the tragic loss of Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the unfortunate Tejas aircraft accident at the Dubai Air Show.
A dedicated fighter pilot and thorough professional, he served the nation with unwavering commitment, exceptional skill and an unyielding sense of duty. His dignified persona earned him immense respect through a life devoted to service, and was visible in the send-off attended by UAE Officials, colleagues, friends, and the officials of the Indian Embassy.
The IAF stands in solidarity with his family in this hour of profound grief and honours his legacy of courage, devotion and honour. May his service be remembered with gratitude.
@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@adgpi@indiannavy@IndiannavyMedia@CareerinIAF@DXBMediaOffice@UAEmediaoffice@UAEembassyIndia
Waiting with my popcorn ๐ฟ, but still not sure if it should be caramel or savoury!
New Rates, Relief For Middle Class On Daily Use Items On GST Council Agenda
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