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Hindustan Purvodyay 2018: Rise in fuel prices due to global factors, says Dharmendra Pradhan
Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Piyush Goyal, Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal, Bihar deputy CM Sushil Modi and other personalities are presenting their views on development in India’s eastern states.Here are the highlights
4:20pm IST
Fuel price due to global factors: Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Though the govt has provided relief on petrol and diesel prices, till the time global prices do not stabilise, such situation will persist. Currency devaluation is something that is happening across the globe. Reduction in fuel prices by us is not a political gimmick. Dependency on fuel must be reduced and alternates must be found. We have controlled inflation: Dharmendra Pradhan
4:15pm IST
Govt has come up with farmer-centric policies: Radha Mohan Singh
Under NDA rule, income of farmers has doubled. This is because we have come up with farmer-centric policies: Unon agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh
4:05pm IST
Will win all 40 seats in LS election: Sushil Modi
Now that Nitish Kumar is with us, we will win all 40 seats in Bihar in the next Lok Sabha election: Sushil Modi
4:00pm IST
Will target 21 LS seats: Sonowal
The target will be to win 21 seats in the northeastern region in the Lok Sabha elections next year: Sarbananda Sonowal
3:55pm IST
If eastern states develop, India will develop: Sushil Modi
Western and southern states have developed at a fast pace. If eastern states develop, India will develop: Bihar deputy CM Sushil Modi
3:45pm IST
Focus on agriculture: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
Cargo facilities introduced for farmers so that their produce is not wasted. We have been focussing on the agriculture sector in Assam. We are giving one tractor in every village: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal
2:18pm IST
30% driving licenses fake: Nitin Gadkari
Speaking on road accidents, Nitin Gadkari said 30% of the driving licenses in India are fake. Accidents have come down by only 4%. Most accidents occur due to breaking of rules, he said.
2:15pm IST
New law against parking on roads: Nitin Gadkari
People taking pictures of vehicles parked on roads will be awarded. There will be new law against people parking vehicles on roads. The Motor Vehicle Act in pending in Rajya Sabha.
1:55pm IST
Buses will run on methanol: Nitin Gadkari
In four places, buses will run on methanol. Methanol causes less pollution and is cheaper. Farmers will be benefitted through bio CNG. We will come out with a policy on bio fuel soon: Nitin Gadkari
1:50pm IST
Aim for high-speed broadband connection throughout India: Manoj Sinha
Toilets in 7.5 crore households, gas connection to 5 crore households will ensure that we get more seats in 2019 than in 2014. High-speed broadband connection will be available throughout the country. Less call drops now: Manoj Sinha
1:35pm IST
Some people worried at BJP’s growing power: Manoj Sinha
Union communications minister Manoj Sinha said some people are worried at BJP’s growing power. Some people couldn’t accept the fact that most states in India now have a BJP govt, he said.
1:05pm IST
Global factors behind price rise of petrol and diesel: Piyush Goyal
We have reduced prices of petrol and diesel. There are global factors behind price rise of petrol and diesel. This will persist for some time. Govt will take steps to ensure rupee doesn’t slide further.
1:00pm IST
30% trains running on time: Piyush Goyal
30% trains are running on time. We look at data from every zone and ask for explanations: Railway minister Piyush Goyal.
12:20pm IST
We introduced bankruptcy code: Jayant Sinha
Our govt has introduced bankruptcy code. And according to the code, the govt will seize a business if the owner fails to repay bank loans. The business will be sold and the loan amount returned to the bank: Jayant Sinha
12.15pm IST
Jayant Sinha on challenges
Every development activity will need land, said civil aviation minister Jayant Sinha. Airports will need land. We are working on land acquisition policies. We are also working on safety and security.
12:05pm IST
Centre has worked to develop villages: MoS tribal affairs
The Centre has worked to develop villages and achieved significant success, said minister of state for tribal affairs Sudarshan Bhagat. Education has always been a challenge. In such circumstances, skill development is being focussed on.
11:55am IST
We don’t do vote bank politics: Raghubar
BJP wants women to be empowered so that they can work for society and the country. We will work to fulfil the dreams of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay. We want to work for the development of all, and therefore, we do not do vote bank politics.
11:50am IST
India can’t develop if eastern states are backward: Raghubar
If eastern states are not developed, India cannot develop. This is the reason eastern states are focussing on development. Security is a big issue in eastern states as most share a border with some country or the other. Along with development, security is a big issue in these states.
11:45am IST
Made three districts Maoist-free in three years: Raghubar
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das said in three years, three districts were made Maoist-free, and soon, the issue will be dealt with completely. He said by next year the whole of Jharkhand will be made Maoist-free. He said lack of development led to rise of Maoist activities. He said development in Maoist-affected villages led to eradication of the problem. He termed those associated with the Patthalgadi movement as anti-nationals.
11:35am IST
Will win all seats in Jharkhand in 2019: CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das says BJP will win all 14 Lok Sabha seats from the state next year. He says politics of hariya daaru (local brew) will no longer be accepted and Jharkhand will only witness development.He accused Congress of corruption, and said Jharkhand Mukti Morcha did nothing for the benefit of the state.
11:30am IST
Lowest number of mob lynching cases in Jharkhand: CM Raghubar Das
Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das says his state has the lowest number of mob lynching cases in India. He said people have faith in his govt. He promised 24-hour electricity by the end of this year. 23 lakh housholds have got electricity connection. He said Jharkhand deserves power plants as it sells coal. He said Jharkhand is now a developed state. There are problems but they will be solved. Our aim is that Jharkhand should be compared with the world’s most developed states.
