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“Govt should have been better prepared to deal with onion price hike”

An overwhelming amount of data have pointed to the weakening economic situation. Prices of essential commodities, especially vegetables have gone up and fuel prices are likely to shoot up. 

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Tuesday Mudda

Panelists observe that the debate should move to economy now

An overwhelming amount of data have pointed to the weakening economic situation. Prices of essential commodities, especially vegetables have gone up and fuel prices are likely to shoot up. APN’s popular debate Mudda discussed the developmentsAnchorperson Parivesh Vatsayan posed the questions to panellists, including the BJP’s Aniruddh Singh, Congress’s Vinod Singh, economist Sharad Kohli, and noted scribe Chandrashekhar.

Kohli said: “There are no jobs, business is not doing well, it’s like rubbing salt on the wounds, netas are busty with CAA and NPR politics. What we are getting to see now is stagflation. Economic growth is badly affected. Dal and vegetable prices have gone up by 60 percent. Some of this could be a seasonal hike, but look at onion price rise. This happens every year. Why was the government not prepared to deal with this? Hoarder problem is also there. Both the farmer and the consumer are suffering. Business is suffering. RBI has to reduce the repo rate now. This is like facing the well on one side and the ditch on the other.”

Aniruddh Singh said: “The retail inflation is seasonal. Overall inflation is a global scenario. I would like to point out that start-ups are flourishing. Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the onion producing states, should have done better in dealing with its price rise.”

Vinod Singh said: “BJP people only know how to slap their own backs, they do not have solutions for any problems.”

Chandrashekhar said: “The figures are there before all. Onion and potato prices are up. Dr Manmohan Singh was an economist but would take advice from an advisory council. This government has no such expert panel. The Council is a free-minded body of independent people, such a panel is needed. These people are taking advise from personal friends, it seems.”

Aniruddh Singh said: “All governments have councils. You can place an RTI for this.”

Kohli said: “I would like to add that an advisory council is there, but I don’t know how far its advice is taken. CAA has hijacked the debate. Opposition should focus on economic issues and not CAA etc. There should be constructive debate in the country now.”

Vinod Singh said: “I haven’t raised CAA issue on this forum. The common man is suffering. What is this government doing? Handed over the moolah to friends?”

Kohli said: “Pressure should be put on the government to deal with the rising prices.”

Aniruddh Singh said: “The Congress had various advisers, still unemployment was high. They are talking Pakistan language. They want inquiry in Pulwama attack. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala held a press conference to show the country in poor light?”

Chandrashekhar Singh said: “The government should show the way. The BJP representative is saying opposition should be showing the way, isn’t that the job of the government?”

Aniruddh Singh said: “The point is that the opposition has no mudda, and they are talking Pak language.”

Vinod Singh: “The Congress is in opposition. The BJP had promised golden days, now where are those golden days?”

This led to a slanging match started between Vinod Singh and Aniruddh Singh.

Kohli said: “See, crude oil price rise is not under the control of the government. But what the government can do is to find out the reason why vegetable prices have shot up. Check the hoarders. Why is no action being taken against the hoarders?”

Aniruddh Singh: “All works are done in a parallel way. Randeep Surjewala has tweeted on Pulwama, how can we keep shut on that? What did Congress do in 70 years?”

Kohli said: “This is a serious matter, of the common man’s pocket. On February 1, budget will be presented. There are three pillars of the economy: consumption; government expenditure; third is, the new industries. I would like to add a fourth, which is exports. All these engines of growth have to start off with speed. Rural consumption needs to go up urgently.”

Chandrashekhar said: “In December, there has been no hike in fuel prices, the largest hike has been that of the prices of vegetables. Government has to launch this fight against inflation. If RBI increases interest rate, it will lead to a complex situation. On the supply side, the government has to take the right steps, import food grains to deal with the shortage. In manufacturing, there has been the least growth, only 2 percent, what happened to Make In India ?”

Aniruddh Singh said: “See if one sector is impacted, there might be a boom in another. Some sectors are affected by the seasonal weather.”

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma campaigns for her father Ajit Sharma in Bhagalpur, Bihar

The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

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Bollywood actor Neha Sharma’s recent participation in a roadshow in Bihar has taken the internet by storm. Sharma, known for her roles in films like Tum Bin 2 and Crook, was seen supporting her father, Ajit Sharma, who is contesting from Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat on a Congress ticket. The roadshow came amid speculations that the actor might enter politics. But, it is now clear that she was just campaigning for her father.

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The Bollywood actor posted a video on her Instagram handle which showed her journey through various districts of Bihar, including Kishanganj, Banka, Purnea and Katihar. She was dressed in a traditional salwar kameez and was seen greeting and encouraging the public to cast their votes.

The actor received a warm reception and love from a large crowd in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon during her roadshow. She wrote on Instagram that it is said when someone gives one a place in their heart, then they live there forever. She said her heart is full of all the love and support she was receiving from the people. She thanked the people for the warm welcome she got in Pirpainti and Kahalgaon. Aapka pyar sar ankhon par.

Another video, circulating on social media showed the actor actively participating in her father’s election campaign in Bhagalpur. The election to the Bhagalpur Lok Sabha seat is set to take place in the 2nd phase on April 26. Ajit Sharma is representing the Congress and is up against JDU’s Ajay Kumar Mandal in this seat.

Earlier, there had been rumours and speculations that Neha Sharma might join politics. But many reports have clarified that she is not making her political debut yet. The Bollywood actor had been offered the opportunity to join politics by her father Ajjit Sharma but she is currently focusing on her acting career.

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Farmer’s son Nilkrishna Gajare Nirmalkumar from Maharashtra scores 100 NTA score in IIT-JEE Mains 2024

Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd.

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Nilkrishna Gajare, who hails from Maharashtra’s Washim, achieved an extraordinary feat by securing a perfect score of 100 in the JEE Main 2024 examination. His journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success is a source of inspiration for many people.

Nilkrishna Gajare’s father is a farmer and had to discontinue his own education after Class 12 as he faced financial difficulties. Gajare faced financial challenges growing up. However, his unwavering dedication and strategic approach to preparation set him apart from the crowd, which resulted in his remarkable achievement of emerging as topper of one of India’s toughest Engineering entrance exams.

Nilkrishna Gajare had a strategic plan that helped him succeed in IIT-JEE 2024. According to Nilkrishna persistence is important and one should never stop trying until they understand a topic. He said being curious and asking questions are important traits of a good student.  He said one should not be ashamed of asking questions.

Nilkrishna spent around 10-15 hours every day studying on his own for the JEE Main exam. He mentioned that he used his class notes for Physics and Physical Chemistry. For organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry, he relied on both notes and practice questions.

As for Mathematics, he believed that practicing regularly was the most important thing for him. Other interests of Nilkrishna include archery. He has participated at both state and national levels, and he finds joy in the sport.  He said archery helps him understand the importance of focusing his attention on his goals. Nilkrishna likes watching movies and said they are a great source of enjoyment and relaxation.

He likes to watch a movie after exams and occasionally treats himself to one each week too. Gajare aims to keep up the pace for the JEE-Advanced exam and hopes to get into the IITs. He said he wants to secure admission in IIT-Bombay in the computer science branch.

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Lok Sabha elections: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav files nomination from Kannauj

The Samajwadi Party has announced Akhilesh Yadav as its official candidate for the Kannauj Lok Sabha seat today

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Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, submitted his nomination for the Kannauj Lok Sabha constituency ahead of tomorrow’s second round of voting. In front of Ram Gopal Yadav and other party leaders, the chief of the SP, who had previously contested the seat in 2000, 2004 and 2009, submitted the nomination.

Speaking with media, Ram Gopal Yadav said that SP would win the seat by a huge margin. The BJP candidate might lose his deposit in the seat, he said.

The Samajwadi Party has completely reversed its earlier plan to field former Mainpuri MP Tej Pratap Singh Yadav as their candidate, which is a significant political development.

Earlier, Akhilesh Yadav told reporters, people will find out when the nomination takes place, in reference to the speculations that he will contest for the seat. The historic victory of Kannauj is the subject of inquiry.

The former chief minister continued, the people have decided that the India bloc is coming as the future and the BJP will be history in this election.

Notably, elections for the Kannauj seat are scheduled for May 13, which would intensify the political drama that is now playing out in Uttar Pradesh. Previously regarded as the Samajwadi Party’s stronghold, the seat was lost by the party in the 2019 election when Subrat Pathak of the BJP won with a resounding victory.

The candidates competing for the following Uttar Pradesh seats will find out their destiny in the second round of voting, which is scheduled for tomorrow, Amroha, Meerut, Mathura, Baghpat, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Bulandshahar.

Notably, two Bollywood celebrities running as BJP candidates in the second round are Hema Malini from Mathura and Arun Govil from Meerut. There are 91 contestants from UP competing in the second phase.

The seats in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Mathura are up for grabs, with a maximum of 15 applicants per seat. In Bulandshahr, six candidates are vying for the presidency. There are twelve contenders running in Amroha, eight in Meerut, seven in Baghpat, and fourteen in Ghaziabad and Aligarh.

1,67,77,198 votes will decide these candidates’ fates.

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