PM Narendra Modi Extends Birthday Wishes and Support to Rajasthan’s New Chief Minister, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma Ji
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posts, "Birthday greetings to Rajasthan's CM Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma Ji. A dedicated Party Karyakarta for years, he has made commendable efforts to strengthen BJP across the state. As he embarks on his Chief Ministerial journey, I wish him the very best in fulfilling people's aspirations."
Union Minister Giriraj Singh Criticizes Opposition’s Politicization of Parliament Security Breach Investigation
On Opposition’s protest against Parliament security breach, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, “The whole Parliament understands the gravity of the situation (parliament security breach). Even the Speaker has assured of action but only after due investigation is completed. Home Minister Amit Shah will answer each and every question when the time is right. Why do they (the opposition) speak nonsense, how can one answer without investigation? They will get all their answers as all layers of this matter unfold. This is a politicisation of the matter. They are not letting the house function as if they will carry out all the investigations. They are trying to dilute the seriousness of the issue just like they did in farmers protest.”
Shiv Sena Leader Aaditya Thackeray Denounces Disqualification Move: Questions Democracy’s Integrity in Maharashtra
On disqualification filed against 16 Shiv Sena MLAs, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "Democracy has been destroyed in Maharashtra. We call the Election Commission a total compromise commission, they are not conducting Lok Sabha elections on Pune and Chandrapur seats. People have no voice even in the Municipal Corporation. So far the Speaker has taken one and a half years. He was expected to take a decision during this period. He is not just the Speaker, we look at him as a tribunal. But what if he (can't decide)?"
Supreme Court Allows Continuation of Shahi Idgah Complex Survey: Hindu Side’s Lawyer
On Supreme Court refusing to stay Allahabad High Court’s December 14 order which allowed the primary survey of the Shahi Idgah complex adjacent to the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Vishnu Shankar Jain, the lawyer for the Hindu side says, "Supreme Court has refused to stay the proceedings and the Supreme Court has fixed the matter so far as challenge to the transfer order is concerned on 9th of January...The High Court order will continue and the high court will proceed with the matter and there is no stay by the Supreme Court."
Opposition Calls for Accountability as Home Minister Blamed for Parliament Security Breach
On Home Minister Amit Shah slamming opposition for doing politics over Parliament security breach, TMC MP Shahi Panja says, “Home Minister Amit Shah shall be taking full responsibility for the incident. He needs to explain why there were only 176 security personnel on 13th Dec when on other days there are 300. This has brought us national and international shame. The Home Minister should resign.”
Congress Demands Answers: Lok Sabha Security Breach Raises Concerns and Sparks Youth Agitation
Security breach in Lok Sabha: Congress Shaktisinh Gohil says, "There should be no ego in this, but they should come to Parliament and tell us the reason. There is no justification for this but...if everything is going well then why is youth agitated?... There should be an answer for this also why did those people come to the Parliament."
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Assures Adherence to Speaker’s Directives Amid Security Breach Investigation
On the Parliamentary security breach incident, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "Whatever directions the Speaker has given, the government is following them in letter and spirit. The matter is also in the court, high-level investigation is going on. They (the opposition) should behave responsibly."
Congress MP Hibi Eden Criticizes Government’s Disparate Actions: Calls Out Discrepancies in Handling MP Conduct
Congress MP Hibi Eden says, "Suspension and expulsion are not new for this government. Last week TMC MP Mahua Moitra was expelled and this week 14 MPs were suspended whereas no action has been taken against BJP MP Pratap Simha in the security breach case."
DMK MP K Kanimozhi Criticizes BJP’s Security Claims Following Lok Sabha Suspension
On her suspension from the Lok Sabha, DMK MP K Kanimozhi says, "BJP has been repeatedly saying that they are the only ones who can protect the country, but they can't even protect the Parliament. The Prime Minister could have been there inside the Parliament. They couldn't protect their own Prime Minister and then they are saying that we are politicising the issue. The government is to be held accountable for whatever happens. Any breach of security in the country they would be held responsible."
Ensuring National Security: AAP MP Raghav Chadha Urges Government to Address Parliamentary Security Breach
On the Parliamentary security breach incident, AAP MP Raghav Chadha says, "Are opposition MPs demanding something illegitimate? Are they saying something wrong? They are just saying that a discussion should be done on the security breach of the most secured building in the country. I think the government should accept the demand. It's not a matter of some particular party or party politics but of the most secure building, the Indian Parliament. If the Parliament is not safe, is the country safe?