“They started shouting slogans, and spraying some gas,” TMC leader Kakoli on Security breach
Security breach in Lok Sabha: Trinamool Congress leader Kakoli Dastidar said, "I don't know, unknown people jumped from the gallery. More than one person. They started shouting slogans, and spraying some gas".
“One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker’s chair,” Congress MP Karti Chidambaram
Security breach in Lok Sabha: Congress MP Karti Chidambaram says "Suddenly two young men around 20 years old jumped into the House from the visitor's gallery and had canisters in their hand. These canisters were emitting yellow smoke. One of them was attempting to run towards the Speaker's chair. They were shouting some slogans. The smoke could have been poisonous. This is a serious breach of security especially on 13th December, the day when Parliament was attacked in 2001."
“This is complete security lapse..,” SP MP Dimple Yadav on Lok Sabha Security breach
Security breach at Lok Sabha: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav says, "All those who come here - be it visitors or reporters - they don't carry tags. So, I think the government should pay attention to this. I think this is a complete security lapse. Anything could have happened inside the Lok Sabha."
“Two young men jumped from the gallery” Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on security breach incident
Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks on an incident of security breach and commotion in the House. He says, "Two young men jumped from the gallery and something was hurled by them from which gas was emitting. They were caught by MPs, they were brought out by security personnel. The house was adjourned till 2 pm. This is certainly a security breach because today we observed the death anniversary of people who sacrificed their lives in 2001 (Parliament attack)."
IT conducting raids across 35 locations in West Bengal
Income Tax conducting raids across 35 locations in West Bengal in connection with iron scrap dealings. Raids being conducted by IT at former TMC MLA Sohrab Ali’s residence in Raniganj.
Gangster Taranjit Singh killed in an encounter
An encounter broke out between police and gangsters in Pirmuchhalla of Zirakpur in Punjab. Gangster Taranjit Singh alias Jassa Haibowalia was killed in the encounter. A police officer was also injured during this: Anti-Gangster Task Force
“Now, people of Kashmir will know what freedom they are getting,” BJP MP Hema Malini
BJP MP Hema Malini says, "Now, the people of Kashmir will be able to know what freedom they are getting. We all can visit Kashmir now, it is so peaceful and beautiful. We have shot so many films there, it is peaceful and lovely." On being asked about new CMs for 3 states, she says "It is so sweet, so nice, we have to give a chance to other people too. A completely new thought process will come out now."
“Congress hollowed Rajasthan” Deputy CM-designate Diya Kumari
Rajasthan Deputy CM-designate Diya Kumari says "The manner in which Congress hollowed Rajasthan in 5 years - be it law and order, safety, finance. There was no development, false statements were made and false guarantees were given. Everyone knows the situation. The entire BJP team and government will work, under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, to improve this situation in Rajasthan and bring the state back on track."
SC criticised Delhi Government for delay in providing funds for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System
Supreme Court today criticised the Delhi Government for the delay in providing funds for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), stating that the government should refrain from compelling the court to revive its order to access funds from the state government's advertisement funds. Earlier this month, the court had ordered that if the Delhi government fails to provide funds for the Rapid Rail project, the sum would be redirected from the Arvind Kejriwal government's advertisement budget for this year.
Abhinav Kumar DGP Uttarakhand paid a courtesy visit to NSA Ajit Doval
Abhinav Kumar DGP Uttarakhand paid a courtesy visit to NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi, yesterday. The newly appointed DGP briefed the NSA about the internal security situation in the state and received his guidance on important challenges facing Uttarakhand Police.