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Centre tells Lok Sabha no data available to establish deaths due to air pollution

In her reply, she also highlighted the Central Sector schemes such as the Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ management of Crop Residue which has been initiated in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and NCT of Delhi.

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The Winter Session of Lok Sabha is underway and on Friday, the Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar, told the lower house that there is no data available to establish a direct connection between death or disease especially due to air pollution. The winter session commenced on December 7.

The minister, in her reply, further did highlight that air pollution is among the factors that add to respiratory problems which are faced by many.

The Minister of State for Health, Bharati Pravin Pawar also listed several initiatives that are being taken by the state to tackle the problems related to air pollution. The initiatives listed include Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) under which women and children are provided clean cooking fuel – LPG; other initiatives also include the Swachh Bharat Mission which also touches upon the part of Swach Hawa.

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In her reply, she also highlighted the Central Sector schemes such as the Promotion of Agricultural Mechanization for in-situ management of Crop Residue which has been initiated in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and NCT of Delhi. Pawar further added that Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) has been launched by the Government to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) production plants in order to have the market available with CBG for use in automotive fuels.

The Minister of state Health also added that a plan of action also has been designed and rolled out for implementation which caters to city-specific issues to tackle the challenges of Air pollution problems such as Vehicular emissions, road dust, burning of biomass, crop, garbage, municipal solid waste, landfills, construction activities, industrial emission and more.

Pawar in her reply also talked about the launched National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health by the Ministry of Health at the National Centre for Disease Control that was launched back in 2019. She expounded that the programme has been expanded in all the states and Union Territories.

Air Pollution in India

Air pollution has been one of the biggest emerging challenges for India as it has been taking a toll on its citizens. According to the State of Global Air report 2022, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai were named as one of the most affected cities in the world. The World Air Quality Index 2022 also included the three cities and smaller cities like Kanpur and Rohtak to be the most affected.

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Rahul Gandhi demands Parliament discussion on alleged voter fraud

Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties demand a thorough discussion in Parliament on alleged voter fraud, citing discrepancies in electoral rolls across multiple states.

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Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged the Lok Sabha to hold a discussion on alleged flaws in voter lists, an issue that has been highlighted by several political parties. Speaking during Zero Hour, he emphasized that the opposition has consistently raised concerns regarding discrepancies in voter lists across the country.

“We accept your remarks that the government does not make voter lists. But we demand a discussion on the issue,” the Congress leader stated.

The concerns over the voter lists were echoed by opposition parties, with Gandhi pointing out that questions have been raised in multiple states, including Maharashtra.

Concerns over duplicate voter entries

Earlier, Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy raised the issue of errors in voter lists, citing specific instances from West Bengal. He stated that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had pointed out cases where voters with identical EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card) numbers were found in Murshidabad and Burdwan parliamentary constituencies, as well as in Haryana.

To address these concerns, a Trinamool Congress delegation is set to meet the newly-appointed Chief Election Commissioner, urging corrective measures.

Demand for thorough revision before elections

Mr. Roy also highlighted the urgency of revising voter lists, especially before the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam next year.

“There are some serious flaws. This has been pointed out with respect to Maharashtra, which had inflated voter lists. This was pointed out in Haryana. They are now trying to jump into West Bengal and Assam where elections are due next year,” he said.

Calling for immediate action, he demanded that the Election Commission review and rectify errors in the voter lists, ensuring transparency in the electoral process.

Opposition seeks Election Commission’s response

The opposition leaders have urged the Election Commission to provide an explanation regarding the inconsistencies. They stressed the need for accountability in the electoral system to maintain public trust.

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ED raids ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel’s house in alleged liquor scam

The ED raided 14 locations linked to ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel and his son in a multi-crore liquor scam case.

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at multiple locations linked to former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, including his residence in Bhilai city, Durg district. The searches were conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with an alleged multi-crore liquor scam.

According to officials, at least 14 premises connected to Mr. Baghel and his son, Chaitanya Baghel, were searched. The probe agency examined several crucial documents believed to be linked to the alleged scam. In addition to Mr. Baghel’s residence, locations associated with his close aides were also targeted during the operation.

Bhupesh Baghel reacts to ED action

Reacting strongly to the ED raids, Mr. Baghel alleged political vendetta, stating that the action followed the dismissal of a “false case” that had been running for seven years.

“After a false case going on for seven years was dismissed by the court, the guests of ED entered the Bhilai residence of former Chief Minister, Congress General Secretary Bhupesh Baghel this morning. If someone is trying to stop Congress in Punjab through this conspiracy, then it is a misunderstanding,” said Mr. Baghel.

Allegations of a massive liquor scam

The ED’s investigation focuses on an alleged liquor scam that reportedly caused a significant loss to the Chhattisgarh state exchequer. Officials claim that those involved in the liquor syndicate siphoned off approximately Rs 2,161 crore through various illicit means.

The central agency alleges that between 2019 and 2022, a syndicate collected large sums in illegal commissions. One of the key mechanisms was obtaining bribes from distillers per liquor ‘case’ procured by the state liquor body. Additionally, the sale of country liquor from state-run shops allegedly remained unaccounted, with the entire amount being misappropriated by the syndicate.

Chaitanya Baghel under scanner

According to officials, Chaitanya Baghel received proceeds from the alleged scam. The ED claims that distillers involved in the liquor cartel had to pay bribes to secure a fixed market share. Similar commissions were also allegedly collected from the foreign liquor segment.

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NCP (SP) leader Rohini Khadse urges President Murmu to give immunity to women to commit one murder

“We hope our demand will be granted after giving it serious thought,” Khadse added, urging the President to consider the plea as a measure to empower women and address the systemic issues they face.

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The women’s wing of the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to grant immunity from punishment to women who commit one murder, citing the rising atrocities against women and the failure of law enforcement to protect them.

In a letter written on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Rohini Khadse, president of the NCP (SP) women’s wing, emphasized the need to address the oppressive mentality, rapist mindset, and ineffective law and order situation that women face.

Rising Crimes Against Women
Khadse highlighted the alarming rise in crimes against women, pointing to the recent gangrape of a 12-year-old girl in Mumbai as a stark example. She stated that women are demanding the right to protect themselves in the face of systemic failures.

“We, on behalf of all women, are demanding immunity (from punishment) to commit one murder,” Khadse wrote in the letter, which also targeted the state government over its handling of law and order.

Survey Highlights Unsafe Environment
The letter cited a survey report that labeled India as the most unsafe country for women, with crimes such as kidnapping, domestic violence, and sexual assault on the rise. Khadse argued that the current legal framework is insufficient to safeguard women’s rights and safety.

“We hope our demand will be granted after giving it serious thought,” Khadse added, urging the President to consider the plea as a measure to empower women and address the systemic issues they face.

A Call for Empowerment and Justice
The demand for immunity reflects the growing frustration among women over the lack of effective measures to combat gender-based violence. Khadse’s letter underscores the need for stronger legal protections and a more proactive approach to ensuring women’s safety.

The NCP (SP) women’s wing’s appeal has sparked a debate on the balance between justice and self-defense, with many calling for a comprehensive review of laws and policies to better protect women.

As the letter reaches the President’s office, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to this bold demand for women’s empowerment and justice.

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