Giriraj Singh regrets racist remarks against Sonia, says he did not intend to insult anyone.
Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday expressed regret on the floor of Lok Sabha over his racist comment against Sonia Gandhi after the Congress created a ruckus over the matter and forced a brief adjournment of the House.
The expression of regret came after the opposition demanded that Singh be sacked as a minister for his comment that the Congress made Gandhi the president of the party because of ‘her white skin’.
“It was not my intention to offend anybody. If my comments have caused any hurt I express regret,” said Singh.
As soon as the House assembled for the second part of the Budget session after a month-long break, Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia raised the matter.
“People are making statements against women. Central minister Giriraj Singh had made a derogatory comment about Sonia Gandhi. These kind of comments are not only against the women of the country, but the entire country should hang their heads in shame,” said Scindia.
“It is an insult to the Nigerians also… the Nigerian high commissioner has also protested,” Scindia added.
“We not only want an apology, but also resignation of the minister. The Prime Minister should also apologise,” he said.
While rejecting a variety of adjournment motions moved by Congress, AIADMK and Left members, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan allowed Scindia to raise the issue of Singh’s remarks.
She said she was also hurt by the remarks and such statements should not be made.
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said Bharatiya Janata Paty (BJP) MPs and ministers have continuously been making unwarranted and irresponsible statements. Such remarks create fissures in the society and hurt the harmony, said Kharge.
At one point, Kharge got offended when his mike was switched off.
“Whenever I speak, the mike is switched off… I have to protest,” he said.
Both Gandhi and Singh were present in the House.
Parliamentary afairs minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the government and the BJP did not aprove of such remarks but there was no need to drag the Prime Minister in the picture.
Kharge said the PM was in picture as the remarks have been made by a minister which makes it a collective responsibility of the council of ministers.
“PM is the leader of the House…,” he said.
Speaker Mahajan condemned the comments, but said the issue could be discussed later.
As Mahajan took up the Question Hour, Congress members trooped into the Well and started shouting slogans forcing her to adjourn the House for 20 minutes. Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi entered the House just as it was adjourned.
As soon as the House met again at 11:45am, Singh rose to say that his intention was not to insult anyone but if his remarks have hurt anyone he regretted it.
The minister of state for micro, small and medium enterprises was under fire for his racist barb at Gandhi. He had kicked up a row by asking whether Congress would have accepted Sonia Gandhi’s leadership if she were not white skinned.
“Had Rajiv Gandhi married a Nigerian woman and if she was not a white-skinned woman, would the Congress have then accepted her (Sonia’s) leadership,” Singh had said earlier this month?.
(With PTI inputs)
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Mumbai: Former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar said on Saturday he had “requested” Congress heavyweight Narayan Rane not to contest the Bandra (East) Assembly bypoll which the latter lost.
Ranesaheb had called me to inform me that he is contesting the bypoll. I requested him not to contest. I told him ‘you have just lost the Assembly elections (in October last year). Also, the constituency (Bandra) is new for you’.
“My personal opinion is that he should not have contested the bypoll,” he told reporters here.
The former chief minister was defeated by Shiv Sena’s Trupti Sawant, wife of MLA Prakash Sawant whose death had necessitated the April 11 bypoll, by over 19,000 votes.
A day after the bypoll result, Marathi newspaper ‘Prahar’, of which Rane is the editorial consultant, carried a piece that sought to put the onus of his defeat on senior Congress leaders.
However, Rane later distanced himself from the daily’s opinion and maintained he had no complains against Congress leaders over the poll outcome.
Last month, Rane had expressed his displeasure over the appointment of former Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and ex-MP Sanjay Nirupam as Presidents of Maharashtra and Mumbai Congress units, respectively.
In 2008, he was suspended from Congress for critical comments against AICC leaders over appointment of Chavan as the Chief Minister in place of Vilasrao Deshmukh, who quit following the terror attacks in Mumbai.
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Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said his government was committed to develop Mumbai as an international financial centre and strive to provide investors with the best financial services.
Fadnavis said his government will create conducive environment for fund managers in Mumbai to attract them to the metropolis and invest heavily.
“Mumbai has the capacity to be an international financial centre and also to fulfil the capability. Tax on financial transactions done by fund managers would be waived off. This provision has been made in the state budget,” Fadnavis said.
Similarly, he said the government will easily facilitate MoUs in Mumbai by streamlining various taxes, so that the state exchequer will also get revenue.
“We need to build two iconic buildings in the Bandra Kurla complex (BKC) for attracting investors across the globe. We will take every effort to make Mumbai a global financial centre,” he said.
Earlier, Fadnavis inaugurated the northbound stretch of the Kherwadi flyover. The 580 m-long north arm of the flyover was completed in less than six months.
He also performed bhoomi-pujan of the 1.6 km elevated BKC-Chunabhatti connector project. Once completed this Rs 200 crore elevated connector will help motorists coming from Eastern suburbs to reach BKC in short time.
PTI
Mumbai: Mumbai resident Neha Chande has bagged a gold medal in the ‘Beauty Therapy’ segment of WorldSkills Oceania competition 2015 held in New Zealand.
Five other children from India have also won two silver and three bronze medals across the categories.
WorldSkills Oceania, which is hosted by WorldSkills New Zealand, had over 100 participants from seven countries– New Zealand, Australia, Korea, Canada, Malaysia, China and India– this year.
This is the first time WorldSkills India has sent its contingent to participate in WorldSkills Oceania. Out of 14 candidates, who represented India at the competition, six have been announced winners and felicitated with medals of excellence in their respective categories.
These candidates are part of the Final 29 India team, which will also be representing the country in WorldSkills at Sau Paulo in Brazil in August 2015.
A statement issued by WorldSkills said, Union Minister of State for Skill Development Rajiv Pratap Rudy congratulated the Indian team on the success.
“This is a remarkable performance by our India contingent and this is just the first step towards making our mark in the skills landscape,” Rudy said.
“My ministry has been entrusted by our Prime Minister, with making our country a skilled nation and we are currently creating synergies across departments and ministries to ensure that this happens very quickly,” he added.
Dilip Chenoy, Managing Director and CEO, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) said: “My heartiest congratulations to all 6 winners, who have made the country proud. This is a great beginning and a fabulous achievement for us”.
“I am happy to learn that 2 of the 6 medalists are women. I am happy to see the enthusiasm, passion and competitive spirit that the participants have showcased,” he added.
WorldSkills India is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
The selection of Team India which was drawn over an 11 month period starting from April 2014, saw in all 1050 participants from across the country. The finals held in Delhi saw the selection of 29 winners from 27 different skills.
Widely and informally regarded as the Skills Olympics, WorldSkills Competitions are held in different countries every two years and brings together over 1,000 participants, below 23 years, from across the world to compete in more than 46 skills.
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Kolkata: India’s religious diversity and tolerance are acting as a buffer against the ISIS, whose appeal is “much less among the Indian population” compared to other countries, US expert on terrorism Gary Lafree said on Monday.
“Being a visitor to this country, its religious diversity and expression is really fascinating. So many religious groups living in harmony is actually a buffer, as ISIS is trying to create a wedge between Islam and other religions,” Lafree, the director of the National Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) said.
“In countries which have predominately one religion, there it is easy for ISIS to unite Muslims. But in India because of its diversity it is not possible, where so many religions, churches, mosques, exist side by side.
“India has very few foreign fighters, compared to the size of the country even compared to Europe. The appeal of ISIS is much less in India. In US and Europe we are very concerned about ISIS,” Lafree said.
Terming ISIS as a formidable group, Lafree said ISIS has a “deep bench” of leadership and it will not be a easy task to wipe off ISIS.
Lafree, however, pointed out that terrorism based on religious radicalism was on the rise in India.
“In India terrorism based on religious radicalism is on the rise. India ranks fourth in the list of global terror attacks in 2014. The first three are Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq. India tends to have all kind of terrorism whether religious, left wing, right wing and many more. Sixty per cent of the attacks have been from Maoists and Left wing terrorism,” noted.
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New Delhi: The second half of the Budget Session of Parliament, which began on Monday, is likely to be a stormy affair as the Narendra Modi government is aiming to push the controversial land acquisition ordinance in the Lok Sabha and the Congress-led Opposition is bent on scuttling the move.
Some Live updates of the Budget Session
We are ‘Team India’, States and Centre are working together. We need to together mind a lasting solution: Naidu.
What we got as viraasat has to be kept in mind: Venkaiah.
Our ministers visited various areas affected by unseasonal rain and we raised the limit for the relief: Naidu.
After Rahul Gandhi, Venkaiah Naidu speaks in LS, says the govt is sensitive to the plight of farmers.
Rahul concludes his speech.
I have one more suggestion for the PM. He should switch sides. The strength of the country is in the hands of the farmers: Rahul.
If you believe that those corporates who drive in swanky cars are India’s foundation you are gravely mistaken: Rahul.
Only one answer comes to my mind and that is – The land price is increasing at a fast rate and your corporate friends want that land. That is why you are weakening the farmers and then you will hit them with the ordinance axe: Rahul.
The PM knows political calculations. He has won the elections. 67 percent of people are dependent on agriculture. I have a question in mind. If PM understands political compulsions then why does he want to anger more than 67 percent of the people: Rahul.
You talk about defence, about fighter planes but don’t talk about the 60% of this country: Rahul.
You know it is the truth and that is why you are shouting so much: Rahul.
Uproar in Lok Sabha during Rahul Gandhi’s speech. Naidu asks MPs to remain silent.
Your government is a government of the rich and the corporates. It is the government of the ‘suit and boot’, says Rahul to BJP amid din in LS.
The agricultural growth during achche din govt is only 1%. Grains are being left at the mandi, but nobody is procuring them. There is urea shortage but farmers are being lathi charged: Rahul Gandhi.
I want to give a suggestion to the PM. He should go and visit those areas where the people and farmers are in pain: Rahul.
The biggest agricultural experts have said that 180 lakh hectares has been destroyed by the unseasonal rains but the PM says 106 lakh hectares: Rahul.
I’d like to praise Mr Gadkari, he speaks the truth, speaks his heart. He said that farmers should not rely on God or this govt: Rahul Gandhi
You talk about strengthening the country, but what is the result of all this?, asks Rahul.
The current govt has raised the MSP of wheat by Rs 10 only: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.
During UPA govt agricultural growth rate was 4.2 % while during ‘India Shining’ govt it was just 2.6%: Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.
Green revolution happened because farmers were given abundant credit and were given an MSP to sell his crop: Rahul.
The farmer gave us green revolution, because he was provided with the idea of MSP: Rahul.
The achche din govt has failed the people on minimum support price and agriculture credit, says Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi speaks in the Lok Sabha on Land Bill.
Rajasthan Congress chief Sachin Pilot arrives at 10 Janpath to meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi with farmers.
Rahul Gandhi is also likely to attend meet
Congress leaders from Haryana, Himachal and Haryana to attend meet.
Sonia Gandhi is due to meet Congress leaders at her residence at 4 pm to chalk out strategy to counter BJP on land bill, say reports.
To cause uproar and not let leaders speak is not the way to act, not expected. Why doesn’t Cong want Parliament to work, asks Venkaiah Naidu
BJP should tell us where these industrialists will set up projects and how many people will get employed: Mulayam
SP chief attacks PM Modi, says he will ruin farmers of the country.
Govt wants to make a back door entry to pass the land bill, alleges Congress
Congress issues whip asking its MPs to be present in Lok Sabha.
TMC walks out of Lok Sabha to protest against land bill.
Opposition threatens walkout if Rahul Gandhi stopped from speaking in Parliament.
Opposition agrees to allow Rahul Gandhi to speak against land bill, address farmers’ issues.
SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul discuss strategy to counter govt on land bill.
Rahul Gandhi is expected to speak on the crisis facing Indian farmers after unseasonal rains, claims ANI.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi due to speak in Parliament at 4 pm.
Uproar continues in Lok Sabha, Speaker adjourns proceedings till 2 pm.
I don’t understand, what the Opposition is protesting about when the land Bill hasn’t even been tabled yet, says Sumitra Mahajan.
Opposition disrupts EAM Swaraj’s statement in Parliament on Yemen evacuations.
EAM lauds VK Singh’s role in Yemen evacuations.
Indian govt evacuated not just Indians but foreigners too, we’re keeping close watch on Yemen’s situation: Swaraj.
EAM Sushma Swaraj makes statement on govt’s successful evacuation operation in Yemen amid uproar by Opposition MPs.
Land acquisition amendment ordinance tabled in Lok Sabha by Rajiv Pratap Rudy
Govt tables land bill in Lok Sabha, Opposition MPs continue to protest.
Mallikarjun ji is a senior leader, I respect him a lot, but I haven’t made any statement against Muslims: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena.
I express regret, If anyone has been hurt by my statement, didn’t mean to insult anyone: Giriraj Singh
BJP MP Giriraj Singh regrets making ‘Nigerian’ remark on Sonia Gandhi.
Proceedings begin in Lok Sabha.
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi reaches Parliament.
Speaker adjourns Lower House till 11.45 am as ruckus continues.
Speaker rejects adjournment motion by Jyotiraditya Scindia and others.
Request the house to proceed with Question Hour, whenever you give permission we can have a discussion on this: Naidu.
No one in government approves this sort of comments: Naidu
Issue raised by Congress MP is important, needs to be responded to: Naidu
Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu responds to Congress charge.
We want the PM to apologise and seek the resignation of such ministers and MPs, says Scindia.
Jyotiraditya Scindia raises Giriraj Singh’s ‘Nigerian lady’ comment, says its is “condemnable, insults women, every Indian and every Nigerian”.
Proceedings begin in Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs create ruckus over land bill.
We will strongly raise issue of land ordinance in Parliament today, lets see: Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress.
We have a clear stand, we will strongly oppose any anti-poor, farmer policy: Jyotiraditya Scindia of Congress.
I’m grateful to opposition parties for their cooperation in previous Session: PM
I am sure this leg of the session will witness even higher standards of debate to fulfil people’s aspirations: PM Modi.
PM Modi address media ahead of Parliament session, says he hopes this session will be productive.
PM Narendra Modi reaches Parliament, appeals to opposition parties for co-operation.
We have an overwhelming majority in Lok Sabha. We will see what happens: Venkaiah Naidu.
We believe in discussion. Let there be debate, discussion and then a decision will be taken: Venkaiah Naidu.
MUMBAI: Sunday saw a rash of protests across the city against the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s draft development plan 2034 and the proposed hawking policy. Thousands took to the streets following the civic authorites’ reluctance to rectify its mistakes. The present deadline for submitting objections/suggestions to the DP is April 24.
The protests were organized with help from activists, NGOs and local residents’ associations.
Nearly 1,000 residents of Parsi Colony (Dadar) came out, along with members of other associations, to protest against the hawking zones. The protestors walked for more than a km to make others and the authorities aware about their concerns. “They are randomly marking hawking patches near schools and an agiary. We are opposing it as footpaths are meant for walking, not for hawking,” said Mehernosh Fitter, All-Dadar East People’s Team Association.
AGNI & NAGAR, along with local residents’ associations, organized protests at seven places across the city. They stated that the BMC’s decision to accommodate more hawkers in peaceful areas will create a nuisance for locals and will change the city’s character forever.
Jennifer Shetty of AGNI stated that the protests were mainly to emphasize that BMC should project greater accountability in maintaining a balance between citizens’ needs, instead of tilting towards hawkers. She added that there was a need to redraft the guidelines to implement the Street Vendors’ Livelihood Act, 2014.
Nariman Point Churchgate Citizens’ Association (NPCCA) members organized a human chain outside Jawaharlal Nehru garden at Nariman Point, the reservation of which has changed from a recreational ground in the 1991 DP to commercial/residential in the draft DP 2034. The citizens’ association has accumulated around 3,500 objection letters and plans to submit them to the BMC this week. With banners and posters like ‘Return our garden’ and ‘Free our garden’, local residents and association members were on the streets, protesting against losing an open space in a prime area. Atul Kumar, vice-president of the citizens’ group, said that there was a great turnout, with senior citizens and even those in wheelchairs, besides children.
Andheri resident Vishwa Shah, along with residents of Sundervan Housing Society, protested against the proposed hawking zones off JP Road. She said, “We encourage business and livelihood but we would like that to happen in an organized manner. The protesters would like to also tell the government to encourage growth in the right direction.”
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