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August 16-31, 2022 - Vol 3, Issue 3
India must be a developed nation in 25 years: PM Modi lists five pledges
Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 16th Vice-President of India pitted against the Opposition's candidate Margaret Alva.
moving India forward with five pledges to achieve the dreams by 2047.
As the term of incumbent VicePresident M. Venkaiah Naidu was to end on August 10, the members of both houses of the Parliament on August 6 voted to elect the next Vice-President.
PM Modi said that India must be a developed nation in 25 years. As we enter the Amrit Kaal, we must resolve to fulfil the dreams of India's freedom fighters. "We must resolve to work towards a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) and remove any vestiges of colonialism from any corner or in our hearts," said the Prime Minister. New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Addressing the nation for the 9th time from the historic ramparts
of Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for
"In the coming years, we have to focus on 'Panchpran' (5 pledges). First: to move forward with Continued on Page 9
Indian President, PM congratulate Dhankhar on becoming Vice-President Opposition-backed Margaret Alva.
New Delhi, August 6 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 6 met Jagdeep Dhankhar to congratulate him soon after he was announced the winner in the Vice-Presidential election in which he was pitted against
"Congratulations to Jagdeep Dhankhar on being elected Vice-President with resounding support across party lines. I am confident he will be an outstanding Vice-President. Our nation will gain tremendously from his intellect and wisdom," the Prime Minister said in a tweet. "I thank all those MPs who have voted for Jagdeep Dhankhar at a time when India marks Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav; we are proud to have a Kisan Putra Vice President
New Delhi, August 6 (IANS): Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on August 6 was elected as the 16th VicePresident of India. The Election Commission announced that Dhankhar -the NDA nominee, emerged victorious in the Vice Presidential election in which he was
against the name plate of deputy chief minister Tar Kishore Prasad. According to sources, the new government will go hard on BJP leaders and workers if they are caught on the wrong side of the law.
President Droupadi Murmu also congratulated Dhankhar on his win.
"Congratulations to Jagdeep Dhankhar on winning the Vice
As per the Election Commission, Dhankhar secured a total of 528 first preference votes, while Alva got only 182 votes.
Tough road ahead for dumped BJP in Bihar
who has excellent legal knowledge and intellectual prowess," he tweeted.
"Congratulations to Jagdeep Dhankhar on being elected the Vice President of India. The nation will benefit from your long and rich experience of public life. My best wishes for a productive and successful tenure," she wrote on Twitter.
Utpal Kumar Singh, returning officer for the vice presidential election, said that of total 780 electors, only 725 voted for the vice presidential poll. Of total 725 votes, 15 votes were found invalid and 710 votes valid.
Patna, August 10 (IANS): With Nitish Kumar and Tejashwi Yadav set to take oaths as chief minister and deputy chief minister of Bihar on August 10, the going for BJP would surely not be smooth in the state. Soon after the JD(U)-BJP split, a police official pasted "former"
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The primary objective of the new Nitish Kumar government is to destroy the structural organisation of BJP and RSS in Bihar, they added. Kumar may give Tejashwi Yadav a charge to carry out a "surgical strike" on BJP and RSS sympathisers. If they were involved in any communal Continued on Page 3
PM bids farewell to outgoing V-P Naidu, says his decisions will continue to guide RS New Delhi, August 8 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 8 said several decisions taken by Vice President and Rajya Sabha (RS) Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu will be remembered for the upward journey of the House. He made the observation while bidding farewell to the outgoing
Vice President Naidu in the House. Modi pointed out that the systems established by the Vice President, who is ex-officio Chairman of the Upper House, took the productivity of the House to newer heights. During the years of his leadership, productivity of
the House increased by 70 per cent, attendance of the Members increased, and a record 177 bills were passed or discussed. "You have taken so many decisions that will be remembered for the upward journey of the Upper House," he said.
many moments that were marked by the wisdom and wit of Naidu. Noting the change of complexion of leadership in New India, the Prime Minister said: "When we mark August 15 this year, it will be an Independence Day when the President, Vice- President,
The Prime Minister remembered
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