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Budget 2023: Farooq Abdullah applauds, Shashi Tharoor is not pleased, know who said what about the budget?

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that there were some good things in the budget.

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the general budget of the country. In this budget, efforts have been made to take special care of women, youth and senior citizens. This time the most important thing is that a big change has been made in the tax slab.

According to the new tax slab, those earning up to Rs 7 lakh will no longer have to pay any tax. After the announcements made in the budget by the Finance Minister, the reactions of the leaders are also coming to the fore. Let’s know which leader praised the budget this time and who got angry?

Everyone was given something in the budget, Farooq Abdullah

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has said that the middle class has been helped in the budget, everyone has been given something or the other. He heard the budget for one and a half hours and we will talk about it when the opportunity arises.

There was no mention of MNREGA in the budget, Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that there were some good things in the budget. He will not call it completely negative, but still many questions arise. There was no mention of MNREGA in the budget. He also added that what is the government going to do for the workers? Unemployment, inflation was not even talked about.

This budget increased the respect of women, Smriti Irani

Union Minister Smriti Irani said that this budget increased the respect of women, the announcement of digital library for children and adolescents mentioned how children will read and grow at the district level. The reflection of how women power can build a strong nation is seen in today’s budget. This budget is also in the interest of the middle class, India is happy with it even if the opposition is angry, said Irani.

This budget is the same which was coming for the last 8-9 years, Mehbooba Mufti

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti said that this budget is the same which was coming for the last 8-9 years. Money is not being spent on increased taxes, welfare schemes and subsidies. Taxes are being collected for some nexus capitalists and big businessmen. The public should be benefited from the tax, but it is breaking their backs, said Mufti.

Read Also: Budget 2023: Nirmala Sitharaman outlines 7 priorities, calls them saptarishis

You talked roundabout ways for employment, RJD MP Manoj Jha

RJD MP Manoj Jha said that he has asked the Finance Minister many times to refer to Article 39 whenever the budget is made. “If you make a budget praising the Constitution by closing your eyes, then nothing will be achieved. You talked round and round for employment. This budget is a special budget prepared by special people for special people,” said Jha.

Recap of Budget Economic Survey report, Karti Chidambaram

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram said a major part of the budget is a repetition of the President’s address and the Economic Survey report that any tax cut is welcome. Putting money in the hands of the people is the best way to boost the economy.

This is election budget, has nothing for farmers, Dimple Yadav

SP MP Dimple Yadav said that Budget 2023 is an election budget, there is nothing for the farmers. She added that the Finance Minister didn’t talk about the MSP of the farmers and railways have been completely ignored. More than half of the population lives in villages but nothing has been done for them. She also called it disappointing budget.

This budget is very good for the common man, Gautam Gambhir

BJP MP Gautam Gambhir said that this budget is very good for the common man, it is a historic step. The middle class will get a lot of relief from this budget.

Amritkal’s first budget very revolutionary, Manohar Lal

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that the first budget of Amritkal is very revolutionary, it is going to give relief to every section of the society. Especially the middle class has been given relief in income tax, the tax slab that has been made is going to give relief. Youth, women, senior citizens have all been given relief in this budget.

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Pralhad Joshi appointed Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Education Ministry after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the prolonged student protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

The President’s office confirmed the appointment through an official communique issued on Saturday evening. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolio as Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs while also overseeing the Education Ministry.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid prolonged protests

Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation on the 35th day of the student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks.

In his resignation letter, the 57-year-old leader said he chose to step down to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.

“For over four decades, I have dedicated myself to the cause of students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a robust, inclusive, and visionary education system forms the cornerstone of a strong nation,” Pradhan said.

CJP ends protest after Centre’s assurance

Hours after Pradhan’s resignation, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, during a joint press conference with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, announced that the organisation was ending its protest in good faith after receiving assurances from the Centre that its demands would be addressed.

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan had been the principal demand of the organisation founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate who returned to India to lead the campaign against alleged examination paper leaks.

Joshi reiterates government’s stand on students

A day before taking charge of the Education Ministry, Pralhad Joshi said the Centre remained committed to protecting students’ interests and ensuring strict action against irregularities affecting examinations.

He also alleged that anti-social elements were attempting to exploit the CJP-led protests and urged students to remain vigilant while continuing peaceful demonstrations.

“The Modi government has always stood with students and the youth. It remains committed to taking strict action against any irregularities or injustices that affect their future,” Joshi had said.

He added that while students have every right to protest peacefully, they should ensure that their genuine concerns are not misused by anti-social elements.

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Dharmendra Pradhan submits resignation to PM Modi amid student protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a major development amid the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Pradhan announced the decision through a post on X, just hours before the Centre was scheduled to hold the third round of talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading the agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

The resignation of the Education Minister had remained the primary demand of the protesters, who have been camping at Jantar Mantar for more than a month seeking accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The latest development comes at a crucial time as both sides prepare for another round of discussions aimed at resolving the prolonged standoff.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on whether Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted. Further details are awaited.

Resignation comes before key Centre-CJP meeting

The announcement was made only hours before representatives of the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party were expected to meet for the third round of negotiations.

The talks are being closely watched as the government attempts to end the month-long protest, with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan remaining one of the protesters’ central demands.

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CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable ahead of third round of talks

CJP has hardened its stand before the third round of talks with the Centre, insisting that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains its primary and non-negotiable demand.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains its top demand, just hours before the third round of discussions with the Centre on Saturday.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation would see little purpose in continuing negotiations if the government was unwilling to remove the minister.

In a post on X, Ranka said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable” and added that there was no point in holding further discussions if the government rejected the demand.

The third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP representatives for nearly two hours during the second round of discussions on Friday.

According to the CJP, it has placed three key demands before the Centre:

  • Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • A guarantee that no legal action will be taken against protesting students.
  • Compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

During Friday’s meeting, the Centre agreed in principle to two of the demands — ensuring no legal action against protesting students and providing compensation. However, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation remains unresolved.

Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda said the protesters had also submitted five suggestions for reforms to the examination system. He said the government would hold internal discussions before responding during Saturday’s meeting.

Government sources, however, indicated that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is not under consideration. According to the sources, the government believes resignation is not the appropriate course of action and continues to back the minister.

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced several measures aimed at tackling examination paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to hear paper leak cases, while the government is preparing amendments to strengthen the law with stricter punishments and higher fines.

The Centre has also replaced the Education Secretary and removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while promising broader reforms within the examination body.

Responding to the action against NTA officials, Ashutosh Ranka said the move alone was insufficient. He maintained that accountability ultimately rests with the Education Minister and reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign.

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