PM Modi in Rajya Sabha: Congress Hated Baba Saheb, They Didn't Honour Him With Bharat Ratna

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday stressed the need to focus on key sectors like semiconductors, education and logistics for stronger collaboration between Assam and Japan.

He made the remark at the inauguration of the fifth edition of the India-Japan intellectual conclave, titled 'Kizuna: Co-creating Ecosystems for Change: Technology, Education, and Logistics', in collaboration with the embassy of Japan and the ministry of external affairs.

The event, organised by Asian Confluence, saw the participation of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from both the countries.

Here's what Congress MP Jairam Ramesh said on PM Modi's reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in Rajya Sabha earlier today.

"He (PM Modi) spoke for about 90 minutes and lied throughout his speech. He has only two weapons, first to defame Congress and second is to distort our history. He targeted Jawaharlal Nehru and Congress and tried to present a new history at the Parliament which is completely false."

On PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Jagdambika Pal says, "...PM Modi said that the youth, women will have to play a big role in making 'Viksit Bharat'. He even urged the state governments to play a big role in that...If mistakes had not been made by the leaders of the Congress party in the past, the nation would have progressed a lot. Till 5 decades they gave the slogan of 'Gareebi hatao' but did not take any step towards that...PM Modi said that the government will primarily focus on the farmers...The Congress party is not ready to accept the mistakes made in the past..."

Over exit polls on Delhi Assembly elections, AAP leader Sushil Gupta says, "...We (AAP) come to power directly, not in the survey. You will see on the 8th that the Aam Aadmi Party government will be formed...From the Central Cabinet to the Chief Ministers of the (BJP ruled) states, everyone is camping in Delhi but Arvind Kejriwal is coming to power again..."

Karera SDM Ajay Sharma says, "...The Mirage suddenly caught fire in which two pilots were on board who landed safely with parachutes... The aircraft had taken off from Gwalior... There is no loss of life... Villagers are cooperating... The medical team says that they (pilots of the aircraft) are safe ..."

Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan visits Maha Kumbh, meets President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, Swami Chidanand Saraswati

Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda says, "In his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the address of the President in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi ji has paved the way for the creation of a strong, prosperous and developed India and has given a new direction to the goals of 'Antyodaya', good governance and poor welfare.  After independence, Congress and its allies started the work of crushing the Constitution for the sake of power. Democracy was strangled by imposing Emergency on the country and work was done to destabilize democratic governments.  Our government under the leadership of the Prime Minister is committed to achieving the resolution of all-round development of the country by assimilating the thoughts of Baba Saheb along with ensuring the upliftment of every section with the mantra of 'Sabka Sath - Sabka Vikas'."

On UGC draft rules, BJD Vice-President & former Odisha Minister Debi Prasad Mishra says, " We objected and gave a memorandum regarding the UGC draft regulation...6 states including Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh also objected...in our constitution, educational institutions are run by the state govt, state gives funding, though UGC funds it...this needs to be revised...we have demanded it's revisal..."
 

In view of Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak, Pune Municipal Corporation seals 30 private water supply plants in the city, Head of Water Supply Department, PMC, Nandkishor Jagtap says, "To take precautions against GBS, we have been taking samples from different private water borewells and RO plants. Out of the 30 RO plants, we found E.coli in samples from 19 RO plants.  We have temporarily shut down all  these RO plants."

Congress candidate from the New Delhi constituency, Sandeep Dikshit, says, " We don't know who all will remain as MLAs, day after tomorrow counting will take place. Even if an MLA shifts (to another party) why will they do that?...whether we will become MLAs or not, we don't know...why is AAP so scared I don't understand?...BJP might be offering (money), I do not deny it, they do that but we don't know who will become MLAs"

Former prime minister H D Deve Gowda praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, calling him the "tallest leader" who can run the country with his vast leadership experiences.

Participating in the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address, Gowda said that he must congratulate PM Modi who selected a "backward woman" as the President.

The veteran Janata Dal (Secular) leader recounted allegations of being "communal" and "enemy to federal structure" levelled by the opposition against the Modi government and said that when he (Modi) didn’t get full majority in the third term, regional parties came together to solidly support him.

The Income Tax Department is conducting raid on the premises linked to former Punjab Minister and Congress MLA, Rana Gurjeet Singh in Chandigarh. Raids are underway in multiple cities: Sources

On PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar says, "... Congress only thinks about its own family... It is the nature of Congress to make other parties look small to make itself look big. "

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established a new Company operative Base (COB) in the Kutul area in Narayanpur district. Kutul is like the capital of Naxals in Abhujhmad region. It's a core Naxal-affected area. The establishment of new COB will reduce and control the Naxalites' activities in the highly Naxal-prone area Abujhmad region of the state. ITBP's 41st Battalion opened the new COB on Wednesday. The move will accelerate and effectively implement Mission Kagar-2026 (Naxal Eradication) of the Central government in Chhattisgarh: ITBP  

In view of Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak, Pune Municipal Corporation seals 19 private water supply plants in the city, Head of Water Supply Department, PMC, Nandkishor Jagtap says, "To take precautions against GBS, we have been taking samples from different private water borewells and RO plants. We found E.coli in samples from 19 RO plants.  We have temporarily shut down these RO plants."

On PM Modi's address in Rajya Sabha, JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha says, " ...He spoke about how Congress against the ideology of BR Ambedkar...he spoke about the condition of India (during Congress regime). He spoke about the development that is happening right now..."

On PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Chirag Paswan says, "Prime Minister Modi presented his point with facts. He presented the achievements of the government over the last 10 years. He also explained the reasons why the country has not been able to move forward till now. He (PM Modi) said that this is the politics of satisfaction, not appeasement...The people of the nation have resolved to make the nation 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047..."

On PM Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says, "The PM mentioned the history of the Congress party so that the current generation is enlightened about what this party did in the past."

On deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, Congress leader P Chidambaram says, " This issue has two sides. One side is about the non-humanitarian treatment of the deportees, yes they may have entered US illegally...but the deporting has to be done in a humanitarian manner, they can't be chained and transported in a military aircraft...the other side is why do they try to enter US illegally...why do they leave India? Apparently, they think their condition in India would be worse. What is govt of India doing to ensure the Indian youths are not leaving India to enter another country illegally..."

YSRCP chief and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy says, "...Just go back and play what he (Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu) has spoken between 2014 to 2019 when he was the CM. Before he went to Davos, what were his words?... If it were mere networking why did he go (to Davos) so many times..."
 

On Thiruparankundram row,  BJP leader Tamilisai Soundarajan says, "... All Hindu sentiments will be continuously hurt in Tamil Nadu, but the government will not be bothered about it because they want to be anti-Hindu due to the vote bank politics... Chief Minister does not attend any Hindu festival, but Christmas and all other religions' festivals... Why are they (DMK) discriminating against Hindus? You are anti-Hindu... We want our rights to be strong in Thiruparankundram...

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "Today, the country is taking a sigh of relief after being freed from the clutches of Congress."

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, " The Target Olympic Podium Scheme and Khelo India initiative introduced by us have transformed the Indian sports ecosystem. Our athletes have shown this at several global events. Women athletes have also proven their mettle on the global stage."

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, " The nation's youth has an important role in the making of Viksit Bharat...After nearly 30 years, we brought in a New Education Policy. We've also brought in education and examinations in one's mother tongue."

In Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "This country has also seen the period of Emergency and how the spirit of the Constitution was crushed. It was done for the sake of power. The country knows this."

Speaking in Rajya Sabha on motion of thanks on the President's speech, PM Modi says, "We want to strengthen the middle class and the neo-middle class. In this Budget, we have made no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh..."

PM Modi says "During Nehru ji's tenure as the PM, a workers strike was held in Mumbai. During that strike, the famous poet Majrooh Sultanpuri recited a poet. After this, he was put in jail. Famous actor Balraj Sahni was also jailed only because he participated in a protest demonstration at the time. Hridaynath Mangeshkar Ji, brother of Lata MangeshkarJi, had written a poem on Veer Savarkar and wanted to sing it on Akashvani but was banned from Akashvani for life."

PM Modi said, “We have helped 25 crore people come out of poverty.”

“We helped them with schemes, but they also worked hard to get out of poverty.”

"My govt stands with the neo middle class and middle class, PM Modi added.

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "Today, we are moving forward by respecting and taking inspiration from the makers of our Constitution. Some people must be thinking of what this UCC is. Those who will read about the Constitution debate will get to know the truth."

PM Modi says Congress stopped Dev Anand's films on DD after he refused to promote Emergency.

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "Our government, inspired by the mantra of 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas', gave 10% reservation to the poor of the general category."

PM Modi says, " Today, attempts are being made to spread caste poison in the society...For many years, OBC MPs from all parties had been demanding constitutional status for the OBC Panel. But their demand was rejected, as it might not have suited their (Congress) politics. But we gave constitutional status to this panel."

PM Modi says, “Congress has always hated Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Congress was furious with his presence.”

“There are even documents available to validate all these claims. They made him lose two elections." PM Modi added.

“They did not honour him with Bharat Ratna, they feel he doesn’t deserve it. Now look at Congress, they have to say Jai Bheem.” PM Modi added.

PM Modi says, "After 2014,  India got an alternate model of governance. This model is not focused on appeasement, but on satisfaction."

PM Modi says, "The people of the nation have tested, understood and supported our model of development. Our model of development is - 'nation first'..."

Speaking in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "Family first is on the top in Congress's model..."

Replying to the Motion of Thanks debate in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says, "MPs from both the ruling side and the Opposition sides expressed their views here on the President's speech the way they interpreted it.."

PM Modi in Rajya Sabha, to address the House and respond to the Motion of Thanks on President Droupadi Murmu's address

A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft today crashed near Shivpuri in Madhya Pradesh while it was on a routine training sortie. A Court of Inquiry is being ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash: Defence officials

On deportation of illegal Indian immigrants from the US, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee says, "Normally, we don't speak on foreign affairs but the way they have been deported with handcuffs, that is not acceptable... It is a gross violation of Human rights... I sincerely believe that the Indian government should express a high dissent..."

On UGC draft rules, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao says, "We met Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Delhi. We have raised objections to the changes in UGC rules. In violation of the federal structure, there are provisions that snatch away democratic rights of states...We have suggested that there should be transparency in the appointment of Vice Chancellors. Through a ''No Suitable Candidate Found' category, they are trying to do injustice to SC, ST and other reserved categories. We have presented our points to the UGC too."

On Indian citizens deported from US, Congress MP  Shaktisinh Gohil says, "We had hoped that when the External Affairs Minister replies in Parliament, the US would get a sharp reply...Those who were in the US were not terrorists. Why were they brought back in shackles? The External Affairs Minister did not reply to this. Out of the total returned, 33 are from Gujarat which is a model state...Why didn't we send our aircraft to the US and bring back our people with dignity?..."
 

A fire broke out at an automobile service centre in Kochi in Kerala on Thursday.

Fire tenders quickly reached the spot and worked to bring the blaze under control.

A govt employee stabbed three colleagues and gravely injured them; the attacker was seen waving the blood-soaked weapon in a viral video.

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Union Minister Jitender singh says Chardayan-4 to be launch in 2027.

Philemon Yang, President of the United Nations General Assembly, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat 

After several exit polls predicted Bharatiya Janata party's victory in the Delhi assembly polls, Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal stated that people should wait for results as exit polls are premature and it can be right or wrong.

Maliwal affirmed hope that people of Delhi have "wisely" voted for those who actually work for the national capital, adding that Delhi has become a "dustbin" and the city is in its "worst state" as of now.

Lata Mangeshkar, the "Nightingale of India," remains a timeless icon of Indian music.

On her third death anniversary, which falls on February 6, millions of fans, music lovers, and admirers around the world are remembering the extraordinary life and legacy of this legendary singer.

Manipur CM to Take a Holy Dip at Mahakumbh 

Reacting to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's house being vandalised in Dhaka, his daughter and former PM Sheikh Hasina has questioned the miscreants.
 

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Until 12 P.M.

Karnataka govt hike fee in birth and death certificate:

Birth certificate - 50 rs 
Earlier - 5 rs

Death certificate - 20 rs 
Earlier - 2 rs

Since 2 days the computers at corporation or revenue offices automatically got adjusted to new fee hike.

Sukhoi Su-30 - a twin-engine, two-seat supermaneuverable fighter aircraft at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru as preparations begin for Aero India 2025 - the 15th edition of Asia's top aerospace exhibition; to be held from February 10 to 14.

Some Indian nationals who allegedly illegally migrated to the United States and were deported back to the country arrived on Thursday at Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat.

A US military C-17 Globemaster military aircraft landed in Punjab's Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indian nationals.

Kiren Rijiju tweeted, urging members to be prepared at 4 PM today in the Rajya Sabha for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address.

Train services between Bhivpuri Road and Karjat station, a major rail terminus both on the Central line of the Mumbai Suburban Railway network have been severely affected due to a technical issue.

The South Korean finance ministry announced plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, citing concerns over data collection, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a ministry official.
 

 Six States have adopted a joint resolution seeking the withdrawal of draft UGC (Minimum Qualifications for Appointment and Promotion of Teachers and Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education) Regulations, 2025.
 

Both Houses of Parlaiment are set to discuss on Thursday the Union Budget 2025-2026 that was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.

The discussions will begin at 11 am today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reply to discussion on President Droupadi Murmu address in Rajya Sabha. 

In a significant breakthrough, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested 11 individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with the murder of Sumit Jandyal. The victim was shot dead on January 21 near Jewel Rotary by unidentified assailants. 

PM Modi is scheduled to address the Rajya Sabha today following his speech in the Lower House of Parliament. 

A layer of fog has been observed over Puri city, Odisha, reducing visibility. However, IMD has forecasted that the sky will remain mainly clear later in the day. 

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has taken action against 18 employees for practicing non-Hindu religious activities, violating the board's rule that staff must adhere to Hindu traditions. They are offered the option to transfer to other departments or take VRS.

In Ghaziabad and Noida, over 1,300 schools have received notices regarding the absence of APAAR IDs, with a 10-day window given for compliance.