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Kiren Rijiju – Union Minister:
Interacted with our strong Antarctica expedition team members.
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NCPOR operates research stations in Antarctica, Arctic, and Himalayas, contributing to our strategic national interests.
Omar Abdullah – VP, JKNC:
Setting aside the brouhaha about the inauguration for a moment, this building is a welcome addition.
The old Parliament House has served us well but as someone who has worked there for a few years, a lot of us often spoke amongst ourselves about the need for a new & improved parliament building.
Better late than never is all I’ll say & this one looks pretty damn impressive.
Siddaramaiah – CM, Karnataka:
Met senior Congress leader Smt Sonia Gandhi and Shri Rahul Gandhi at their residence in New Delhi today and discussed about various issues.
Milind Deora – Fmr Union Minister:
The upcoming inauguration of the New Parliament Building is a missed opportunity for national unity.
Parliament represents the pursuit of common ground & democracy extends beyond physical structures.
As the world’s largest parliamentary democracy, I am still hopeful that the new parliament will transcend politics & prove to be a place for accountability, transparency & debate.
Arvind Kejriwal – CM, Delhi:
Meeting Hon’ble CM of Telengana tomo in Hyderabad to seek support against unconstitutional and undemocratic ordinance passed by BJP govt against the orders of Hon’ble SC.
Arvind Kejriwal – CM, Delhi:
Sought time this morning to meet Congress President Sh Kharge ji and Sh Rahul Gandhi ji to seek Congress support in Parliament against undemocratic and unconstitutional ordinance passed by BJP govt and also to discuss general assault on federal structure and prevailing political situation
Amit Malviya – BJP leader:
Siddaramaiah, after assuming office, has been making absurd claims that the Center has denied Karnataka its dues.
It is nothing but an attempt to wriggle out of the 5 Guarantees Congress gave and now finds it impossible to implement, leading to a civil unrest kind of situation in the State.
Here are some facts on the fiscal transfers and financial aid from the Govt of India to Karnataka:
• During 2014-19, Tax Devolution (Net Proceeds of Union Taxes and Duties) from Govt of India to Karnataka has been ₹135,044 and increased by 148.26% compared to 2009-14 (UPA-II Govt). The Tax Devolution transfers made between 2014-19 are 2.5 times higher than that during 2009-14. It shows the commitment of Govt of India to strengthen Karnataka and help accelerate its capital and developmental expenditure.
• The figures for Tax Devolution will be even higher for 2019-24. Tax Devolution from 2019-2023 is already ₹1.20 lakh crore (as of 18May2023) and an additional ₹37,252 crore have been budgeted for release in the current financial year 2023-24. The total Tax Devolution will be ₹1.57 lakh crore in 5 years (2019-24), which is the highest-ever devolution.
• At the end of the 10 years of the Modi Govt the total ‘Tax devolution’ would be at ₹292,789 crores (including FY 2023-24 estimated devolution).
Now Grants in Aid
• ‘Grants-in-Aid’ from 2014-19 have been ₹91,374 crores and have increased by 129.42% from ₹39,828 crores during 2009-14 (UPA-II Govt). The Grants in Aid from Govt of India to Karnataka between 2014-19 is 2.3 times higher than that during 2009-14.
• The figures for ‘Grants in Aid’ from Govt of India to Karnataka will even be higher for 2019-24. ₹1.17 lakh crore has already been transferred from 2019 to 2023. Additional Grants in Aid of ₹18,005 crore has been budgeted for release in the current financial year 2023-24. The total Grants in Aid from 2019 will be more than 3 times higher (240% higher) than 2009-14 (UPA-II) and will be approximately ₹1.35 lakh crore.
• At the end of the 10 years of Modi Govt, the total ‘Grants in Aid’ would be at ₹226,837 crores (including FY 2023-24 budgeted devolution). In addition, a sum total of ₹4,155 crores have been released as 50 Year Interest-Free loan, to Karnataka from FY 2020-21, under Special Assistance to States for Capital Expenditure. Apart from this ₹3,647 crores has been budgeted under this scheme for FY 2023-24. Not just the tax devolution, Centre has gone beyond to provide additional financial assistance to Karnataka.
• GST loan has been sanctioned for 18,109 crore in addition to a GST component of ₹7,158 crore.
• It is only because of financial assistance given by the Center, including ₹3,840 crore to RTCs, ₹350 crore grant for Bengaluru Suburban Railway, ₹1,490 crore for railway projects, Karnataka saw remarkable development in the last 4 years.
Finally, the figure of ₹5,495 crore, that Siddaramaiah is quoting from the interim report of the 15th Finance Commission, was non binding and had not been accepted.
Some one who is a second term CM and has presumably presented several state budgets should know…
KTR – Minister – Telangana Govt. :
A contributing state to Nation’s growth needs to be recognised by Govt of India
Once a parched area today Telangana state is turning into the granary of India
We have requested/demanded Govt of India in the past and once again reiterate that Telangana irrigation projects be supported by way of conferring National Project Status
PM Narendra Modi:
The new Parliament building will make every Indian proud.
This video offers a glimpse of this iconic building.
I have a special request- share this video with your own voice-over, which conveys your thoughts.
I will re-Tweet some of them.
Don’t forget to use #MyParliamentMyPride.
Pic Credit : Sri Sri