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  • Puducherry Assembly pays respects to victims of deadly Turkey-Syria quake

    Puducherry Assembly pays respects to victims of deadly Turkey-Syria quake

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    Puducherry: The Puducherry Assembly paid homage on Friday to the people killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6 that left over 50,000 people dead and countless others homeless.

    As soon as the House resumed its sitting today in the Budget session, Speaker R Selvam made an obituary reference to the destruction caused by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6 resulting in the death of thousands of people and huge loss of properties as several buildings were reduced to rubble following the tremors.

    The Speaker also referred to the death of former AIADMK legislator K Natarajan on February 21 and recalled the dedicated services of the MLA during his two consecutive terms as legislator of Puducherry from 1991 to 2001.

    All the members stood in silence in memory of the victims in the earthquake and also to the former legislator for a couple of minutes.

    The Speaker pointed out that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had accepted the plea of the Puducherry government for extending the Circar Express railway service, which runs from Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) to Chengalpet, to Puducherry.

    The extension would help people of Yanam region (an enclave of Puducherry in Andhra Pradesh) and the officials of the territorial government to commute between Puducherry and Yanam, the Speaker added.

    The House had a debate on the motion of thanks to Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan for her customary address delivered on Thursday.

    Members belonging to the ruling AINRC and BJP, nominated members and also legislators belonging to the opposition DMK participated in the debate.

    The Speaker adjourned the proceedings to March 13.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • It’s time for Azaan, Modi respects so we do: BJP MP Arvind in Dubai

    It’s time for Azaan, Modi respects so we do: BJP MP Arvind in Dubai

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    Jeddah: “It’s time for Azaan and our beloved Prime Minister Narendra Modi respects Azaan and hence I stop my speech now a while”, these were the words by BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind.

    Representing Nizamabad Lok Sabha Constituency by defeating none other than K. Kavita, who was the sitting MP, Arvind is known for fierce speeches.

    The young BJP leader is in Dubai to participate in a meeting organized by NRI community organization, Indian People Forum (IPF) that leans towards BJP, on Sunday evening.

    IPF has organized a meeting at Al Qouz with the theme of “Sadura Teera Sindhura Keratalau” (Saffron waves at far shores) where MP was addressing.

    Arvind took a brief pause, after he was alerted about Azan by one leader on the stage, before continuing his speech that targeted KCR and his family without naming them.

    Dr. Vijay Chowtaiwale of BJP’s foreign affairs wing was chief guest of the meeting.

    Arvind said that his call center, established exclusively to cater the needs of Gulf NRIs, has so far repatriated 4,700 Indians from Gulf countries and supported many during Covid-19 crisis.

    The MAP highlighted Pravasa Bheema Yojana Scheme of Government of India to Indian workers who are coming to Gulf countries. He asserted that the insurance scheme has solutions for every issue of NRI.

    Arvind has a considerable following in Dubai and visits the emirate often. He played an important role in the IPF meeting.

    A huge workforce that works in Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates in UAE is hailing from Northern Telangana region that is represented by BJP MPs Bandi Sanjay, Dharmapuri Arvind and Soyam Bapu Rao.

    BJP is working on war footing to woo the youth in Telangana and its youth abroad. The party gives utmost importance to its cadre and fans in Gulf countries.

    The visiting union ministers make a point, amidst their busy official schedules, by meeting saffron cadres irrespective of their job or financial status.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )