Since the formation of United Nations right after the end of the Second World War, each year it has held a general assembly meeting where most of the countries are invited to speak and celebrate the historic occasion. On 26th September of 2020, UN celebrated its 75th session but due to the recent pandemic crisis, the leaders of the different country were asked to virtually send the speech, India did the same as well.

Some of the highlights of the speech delivered by PM Modi are presented below

• India has significantly contributed to the ideals held by the United Nations but PM Modi questions the relevance of such ideals at present.
• He questions if the body can accommodate and deal with the present-day problems as it is quite different from the previous century. The challenges are different.
• He extensively spoke about the reformation of the United Nations. He states that the UN has achieved a lot but there are certain cases which require introspection.
• He reflects on the state of wars. He proceeds to say that even if the world has avoided a Third World War but wars were still fought at a small scale which the river of blood kept flowing.
• He asks the United Nations to extend the role of India so that it can more actively contribute to global welfare. He asks the body for how long India will be kept away from the decision-making structure.
• India has been a well-wisher and actively helped other countries during a medical crisis. More than 150 countries were sent medical supplies during the recent pandemic scare.
• He elaborated on the vaccine trials that are being conducted in India and how they are increasing intra intra production. The country is moving towards phase three trials.

• India has always been and will continue to oppose the use of drugs and illegal weapons.
• He talks about the technological advances he has made during the previous four to five years. He states that connecting 400 million people to the banking system has been a massive hurdle but he has achieved the impossible and now India is one of the leading countries who have digitized monetary transaction.
• He promises to free India of Tuberculosis by the year 2025.
• The villages of India will also go through a major transition in Near Future.
• India is one of the few countries who actively fight for women rights and gives women 26 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• The country has also brought reforms to safeguard the interests of the transgender community.
• PM Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat will aid to the world’s economical state. He encourages all the countries to dedicate themselves for the welfare of the world.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi represented Indians and upheld their sentiments. Throughout his speech which lasted roughly for 21 minutes, he emphasized the fact that UN needs to go through a reformation as it is still conducting itself by following the rules and regulation laid down during its formation.

On 31 August, Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee took his last breath. He was known for his efficient administrative skills, role as a politician and eloquent speaking. His visionary quotes and inspirational lifestyle are inspirational for many. As the President of India, he has always been seen as a respectable figure by the countrymen and on his death, the Prime Minister has announced seven-day mourning.

Pranab Mukherjee, the 13^th President of India

Pranab Mukherjee was the 13^th President of India and in his five-decade-old political career, he is known to hold a number of portfolios including finance, defence, foreign affairs, shipping, revenue, communication, transport, economic affairs and industry. He was awarded Bharat Ratna for his services to the nation in 2019 by current President, Ram Nath Kovind. Some of the major acts for which he is known to include SmarTgram project, the inauguration of the first phase of solarization project in President’s estate and conversion of The Stables and The Coach House into a magnificent museum in his tenure. He took his last breath at Army’s research and Referral Hospital in New Delhi. The main cause of his death was a lung infection.

Inspirational quotes

Pranab Mukherjee was a wonderful orator. He was a visionary man with an optimistic outlook. Here a few quotes by him which clearly portray his vision and thoughts.

Thoughts about the political system

Quote about the Constitution of India

Views about women empowerment

Quote about himself

The way to achieve development

Views about Poverty

The four pillars of development and work culture of a nation

What leads to the dilution of national identity?

Views about secularism

The most abusive humiliation

Pranab Mukherjee was one of the visionaries who played a very important role in Indian Political system both as a part of active politics by being a minister and also as the President of India. He will always be remembered for the services rendered by him for the nation.

What is the first synonym that comes to your mind after hearing the word ‘politics?’ Controversial. Politics and controversies always go hand in hand. From making heated allegations at each other to pulling each other down, everything happens here. Especially during the election season. There are only two main competing parties in India, Congress, and BJP.

The rivalry has been ever-present between BJP has won the election for the second time in a row on 23rd May. The two parties do not leave any chance to insult each other and hence, intensifying the political circumstances even more.

The same situation prevails in Karnataka state these days. Karnataka functions under the rule of Congress and JDS. H.D. Kumara Swamy is the chief minister of Karnataka since 23 May 2018. Let’s investigate the whole matter closely.

Existing Rivalry 

BJP and Congress have been never on good terms with each other and why would they. After all, this is politics. In 2019 elections as well multiple heated statements were passed between MLAs and ministers from both the parties.

Whether it’s related to Rafael or the policies introduced by each party in their working period everything becomes the reason to fight. But now tension in Karnataka has begun to rise. The game of snatching and bribing MLAs to join the other party remains consistent.

The Dispute

Congress and JDS together function in Karnataka as a ruling party. Congress did not win the elections in Karnataka on its own back in 2018 and thus, asked JDS to form ties with them. Recently 18 MLAs of Congress – JDS association submitted their resignations to join the rival party, BJP on July 1, 6, 8, 9 and 10 respectively.

When the assembly speaker accepted 18 resignations, the strength of the Congress- JDS association decreased to 100 from its earlier strength of 118. In total there are 224 members in the house and for the majority 113 members are required from the side of the ruling party otherwise the ruling party would not hold the majority.

If the resignation of the MLAs approved, BJP will hold the majority and thus, Congress and JDS will lose, which they cannot afford.

Hence, the resignation was not accepted by the Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar as the proper rules and regulations were not followed by the MLAs, which led to MLAs extreme rebelling.

Role Of Supreme Court

After being denied by the speaker, the rebel MLAs filed a petition in the Supreme Court. They claimed that he did not deliberately accept their resignations and they are forced by both sides. The Apex Court interrogated the speaker KR Ramesh Kumar matter and asked him to study the matter thoroughly and report back by midnight.

The speaker, in turn, filed a petition of his own statement that he is a human and can’t work at a ‘lightning speed’. He further criticized the MLAs by said that going to the supreme court was not the right step. The hearing in this matter was scheduled to be held between July 10 and 12

Security To MLAs

Supreme Court ordered the Karnataka DGP to provide security to the rebel MLAs. The MLAs were suspicious of any attack or other dangerous incidents that might happen in this heated situation and thus, asked for security outside the hotel.

Even though the MLAs will be prevented from joining the other party, the boat has already sailed. When there is no corporation among the party, how will they run the state?

A much-awaited Union budget, the first one of the new NDA government arrived today. There is a high expectation from the new Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The presented budget promises to boost infrastructure and foreign investment to the slowdown economy. The budget is focused on rural, common peoples and farmers. The finance minister announces no change in personal income tax rates and imposed supercharge on the super-rich peoples.

Also, there are big decisions taken to grow and improve sectors like housing, start-ups, agriculture, and transportations. There is a lot more that is surely going to improve the life of the common citizen.

Let’s see the highlights of the first budget –

To promote Digital India

• Only 2% TDS on withdrawals of 1 crore Rupees in the entire year from your bank account for payments related to business. 
• MDR charges removed on cashless payments means there is no charge on digital payments from now.

To promote Aviation Industry and MAKE IN INDIA

• The government is planning to launch a scheme where the government will invite foreign companies to set up manufacturing plants for electronic hardware such as laptops, semiconductors, and batteries
• The government also plans to encourage adoption and skilling in technologies like Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Big Data, 3D printing, and Virtual Reality

To improve the Housing Sector

• Enhanced interest deduction of 1.5 lakh rupees on loans borrowed up to 31 March 2020 for purchase of house up to 45 lakh.

To Increase Revenue

• The government increases customs duty on gold. A hike of 2.5% from the current level of 10% on import duty on gold and precious metals to 12.5%, according to the Budget proposals.
• The budget also proposed to increase special additional excise duty and road and infrastructure cess each one by 1 rupee per liter on both diesel and petrol.

To promote start-ups

• Government plans to provide 70,000 crore rupees to Public sector banks to boost capital.
• The government also plans to start Exclusive ‘Start-up TV program’ to promote the entrepreneurship culture in youths. The channel will be conceptualized and executed by start-ups themselves.

To promote the education sector

• The government will allocate 400 crore rupees for world-class higher education institutions.
• ‘Study in India’ program will be launched to attract foreign students. 

Other Highlights

• The budget proposal will make PAN card and Aadhar card interchangeable and allow those who don’t have PAN to file returns by simply quoting Aadhar number and use it as a replacement of PAN.
• The SHG women member would now be able to take loan up to 1 lakh.
• The Modi Government will develop 17 iconic world-class tourist sites to attract tourists and boost the tourism industry.
• National Sports Education Board for development of sportspersons to be set up under Government’s ‘Khelo India’ project to promote sports at all levels.
• Pradhan Mantri Karam Yogi Maandhan, a new policy is introduced to give pension benefits to retail traders and small shopkeepers.
• Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) will establish a robust fisheries management framework.

So, it can easily be concluded that the budget has many promising policies that will contribute to the growth of the nation’s economy.