Budget 2024 to NEET row: 10 quotes from Prez Murmu’s address in parliament Mediainsights.in

Here are the top ten quotes:

1. Addressing the joint sitting, President Murmu said that the Union Budget will be a futuristic document and “reforms will be fast-tracked”. People are aware that only this government can fulfil their aspirations. In the upcoming sessions, this government is going to present the first budget of this term. This budget will be an effective document of the government’s far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with big economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget,” President Murmu added.

2. Speaking on the exam paper leaks, President Murmu noted that cases of paper leaks and irregularities in exams are being probed at a high level. “There is a need to rise above partisan politics. Sanctity and transparency must be in government recruitments and examinations,” she said.

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3. “Divisive forces conspiring to weaken democracy create a chasm in society from within and outside the country. Every attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all,” she noted. President further spoke on the Emergency and said, “Emergency was the biggest and darkest chapter of a direct attack on Constitution.”

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4. “My government has provided ₹3.20 lakh crores to the farmers of the country under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Since the beginning of the new term of my government, an amount of more than ₹20,000 crores has been transferred to the farmers. The government has also made a record increase in the MSP for Kharif crops. Today’s India is changing its agriculture system keeping in mind its current needs.

5. The president further lauded the demand for organic products is increasing rapidly in the world. She said, “Indian farmers have the full capacity to meet this demand. Therefore, the government is integrating the supply chain of natural farming and related products…On India’s initiative, the whole world has celebrated International Millet Day in the year 2023. You have seen that recently, the whole world has also celebrated International Yoga Day.”

6. President Murmu said that the reform process in the Armed Forces should continue to keep it combat-ready. She further noted that the government is working to “increase coverage of accident and life insurance by using Digital India and the postal network”, adding, “The strength of banks enables them to expand their credit base and contribute to the economic growth of the nation.”

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7. “The government has started granting citizenship to refugees under CAA law; wish for a better future for such persons,” said President Murmu. She further stated, “Women demanding more participation in Lok Sabha and assemblies are empowered by women’s reservation law.”

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8. “Our goal is to ensure that no one remains untouched by government schemes,” the President said, adding, “.For the development of the northeast, my government has increased the (budget) allocation by over 4 times in the last 10 years. The government is working to make this region a Strategic Gateway under the Act East Policy. All kinds of connectivity are being extended to the northeast…My Government is working continuously to bring peace to the northeast. In the last 10 years, several old issues have been resolved, several agreements have been made, and phase-wise repealing of AFSPA is underway in areas with unrest after making rapid progress there..”

9. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) boycotted President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of Parliament after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was sent to three days’ CBI remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. AAP leader Sandeep Pathak emphasized the supreme authority of the President and the Constitution, highlighting that it is crucial to speak out against any form of dictatorship carried out under the guise of justice.

10. AAP MP Sanjay Singh said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar for withdrawing my suspension. Today the proceedings of the House will also begin in Rajya Sabha and President Droupadi Murmu is inaugurating the session. We will definitely boycott the President’s address because this is not the President’s own statement, rather she reads the government’s statement. She reads the written speeches of the government. So that is why we will boycott the President’s address.”

(With inputs from agencies)

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Published: 27 Jun 2024, 12:07 PM IST