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Manmohan’s demonetisation diatribe forces Jaitley to take moral high ground

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hours after former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh shredded Modi government’s economic reforms agenda to bits, Arun Jaitley says demonetisation was an “ethical drive”

It was to be another self-laudatory attempt over the government’s economic reforms agenda and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision but Union finance minister Arun Jaitley’s media briefing, on Tuesday, seemed more like an exercise meant to rebut a strong attack launched by former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh earlier in the day.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Hours after Dr Manmohan Singh tore into the Modi government terming demonetisation as a “reckless step” meant purely to “reap political benefits” and listed the disruption that it, along with the GST rollout, caused in the Indian economy, finance minister Arun Jaitley was forced to take the moral high ground on the issue of noteban.

Addressing the media in New Delhi on the eve of demonetisation’s first anniversary, Jaitley said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision that withdrew from circulation 86 per cent of legal tenders in the Indian economy in one single swoop was an “ethical drive and a moral step” that made corruption difficult.

While Dr Singh, during his address to traders and businessmen in Ahmedabad, reiterated that demonetisation was “an organised loot and legalised plunder”, Jaitley countered saying the loot is what happened in the 2G scam, Commonwealth Games and allocation of coal blocks; harking back to the financial scandals that had tarnished the Manmohan Singh-led UPA II government. It was largely the public outcry over these repeated scams, along with a high-pitched anti-Congress campaign by Narendra Modi that had catapulted the BJP to power in May 2014.

An anti-black money drive is (an) ethical drive, a moral step. And what is morally and ethically correct has to be politically correct,” Jaitley said.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]While Dr Singh had quoted a series of facts, government data and economic indices to substantiate his allegations that demonetisation and the GST rollout had wreaked havoc on the Indian economy, Jaitley was forced to launch a largely political attack, devoid of substance that could actually prove the merits of noteban and the unified tax regime.

The finance minister said while the 10 years of UPA government were characterised by “policy paralysis”, the Modi government introduced structural reforms to make India a developed nation and give it a cleaner economy.

“The Congress’ main aim is to serve the family whereas BJP wants to serve the nation,” Jaitley said. Reiterating his earlier defence of Modi’s demonetisation exercise, the finance minister said that note ban was aimed at making India a more formal economy with a broader tax base.

“Less cash in the system may not end corruption but makes corruption difficult,” Jaitley claimed, adding that terror funding got “squeezed” post-demonetisation, though he failed to give any evidence to substantiate this claim.

The finance minister also put out a note on Facebook in defence of the demonetisation decision – whose first anniversary on Tuesday will be celebrated by the Centre as ‘anti-black money day’ while the Opposition will observe it as a ‘black day’ – which largely focused on rhetoric and adjectives that sounded more like poll slogans meant to hail the noteban.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][vc_column_text]Jaitley hailed noteban as “watershed moment in the history of Indian economy” and claimed that “the next generation will view post November, 2016 national economic development with a great sense of pride as it has provided them a fair and honest system to live in”.

However, he failed to counter the allegation that Dr Singh, several economists and Opposition leaders have made against demonetisation – that the initiative triggered a downward trajectory for India’s GDP and wreaked havoc in the country’s informal economy, which is still the largest job creator domestically.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Delhi LG VK Saxena directs probe into remarks against Kangana Ranaut by Congress leader Supriya Shrinate

The Delhi Police will investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose.

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Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena today sought a detailed probe from Delhi Police commissioner Sanjay Arora in relation with the alleged defamatory social media post made by Congress’s Supriya Shrinate against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.

Reportedly, BJP candidate from New Delhi Bansuri Swaraj had given a complaint to the LG seeking probe and registration of an FIR against Shrinate for outraging the modesty of a woman. Subsequently, the Delhi LG has forwarded the complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, directing a scientific investigation in the matter and initiation of legal action, if necessary.

Reports said that the Delhi Police will also investigate who was behind the said social media post and whose mobile phone was used for the purpose. A major controversy erupted on Monday after an objectionable post from Supriya Shrinate’s social media handle against Kangana Ranaut, who has been announced as the BJP candidate from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi.

Responding to the remarks, Kangana Ranaut said that they must free the daughters from the shackles of prejudices and must rise above the curiosity about their body parts. She added that people must refrain from using sex workers’ challenging lives or circumstances as some kind of abuse or slur. She concluded that every woman deserves her dignity. As the controversy intensified, the Congress leader asserted that someone else had posted the objectionable content from her handle. 

Meanwhile, the Election Commission on Wednesday issued a show cause notice to Congress leader Supriya Shrinate for her derogatory remarks against Kangana Ranaut. The Election Commission observed that the remarks are undignified and in a bad taste. The election body asked the Congress leader to respond to the commission by Friday. In the notice, the Election Commission stated that the statements made by the leader is prima facie violative of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) being in force ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. 

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Bollywood actor Govinda joins Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now.

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Bollywood actor Govinda joined Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. In 2004 Govinda contested from Mumbai North Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket and earned the nickname of a giant slayer as he defeated BJP’s Ram Naik. He resigned from the party and said that he had decided to take a break from politics.

Govinda on his official induction in the party by CM Eknath Shinde said he is joining Shiv Sena and it is a blessing from God. He said he thought he would not enter politics again. Govinda said Mumbai looks cleaner and better now. He said his parents had a good relationship with Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray.

Shiv Sena leader Krishna Hedge met the Bollywood actor at his residence in Juhu. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde said the actor’s joining the Shiv Sena does not come with a rider. Govinda said whatever work is assigned to him, he will do it to the best of the ability. He said he was a part of the 14th Lok Sabha and has returned to politics after 14 years.

Speaking about his role in politics, the actor said he would transform the film city of Mumbai. He did not reply when he was asked about contesting elections. Govinda said everybody has seen the same level of progress in Maharashtra in the last 2 years, as it has been seen in the country in the last 10 years. He said he is going to focus on the beautification of the state and work towards the growth of art and culture.

Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora welcomed Govida into the party and said he has known the veteran Bollywood actor for almost 25 years. He recalled the 2004 election and said both of them had fought elections together.

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To browbeat, bully others is vintage Congress, says PM Modi after lawyers express concern over attempts to undermine judiciary

Lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

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PM Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress party after more than 600 lawyers and some bar associations across the country wrote to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, expressing concerns over attempts to undermine the judiciary’s integrity using political and professional pressure.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote that to browbeat and bully others is vintage Congress culture. He recalled that five decades ago, the party itself had called for a committed judiciary, adding that they shamelessly want commitment from others for their selfish interests, but desist from any commitment towards the nation. He concluded that no wonder, 140 crore Indians are rejecting them.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments followed after lawyers, including Harish Salve and Bar Council chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra, wrote to CJI DY Chandrachud, alleging that a vested interest group is trying to put pressure on the judiciary and defame courts, particularly in cases of corruption involving politicians.

The lawyers said the tactics used by the vested interest group are damaging the courts and threatening democratic fabric. They stated that Chief Justice Chandrachud’s leadership is crucial in these tough times and the Supreme Court should stand strong, adding it is not the time to maintain dignified silence.

Without naming, the letter also targeted a section of lawyers and alleged they defend politicians by day and then try to influence judges through the media at night. Furthermore, they claimed that some elements are trying to influence who the judges are in their cases and spread lies on social media to put pressure on the judges to decide in a particular way.

In addition, the All Manipur Bar Association had also written to CJI DY Chandrachud highlighting the need to speak out against underhanded attacks on the judiciary on Wednesday. In its letter, the bar association said that it was extremely concerned about recent trends where vested interest groups were trying to defame the courts with frivolous logic and stale political agendas.

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