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Debate during budget session, PM tells parties

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New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that the budget session of Parliament will see peaceful debates despite political differences. Modi made the appeal at an all-party meeting here, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters. He said all parties agreed that debate should take place. "The Prime Minister said that differences may arise between parties but democracy should win and there should be debate in Parliament," the minister said. "All parties, especially those in the opposition, said they wanted debate and both houses should function," the minister added. Asked about the opposition's demand to postpone the budget, the minister said: "This is the nation's budget, for the benefit of the nation. The Supreme Court has given its verdict." The budget session of Parliament starts on Tuesday. The budget will be presented on Wednesday.

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed hope that the budget session of Parliament will see peaceful debates despite political differences. Modi made the appeal at an all-party meeting here, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters. He said all parties agreed that debate should take place. “The Prime Minister said that differences may arise between parties but democracy should win and there should be debate in Parliament,” the minister said. “All parties, especially those in the opposition, said they wanted debate and both houses should function,” the minister added. Asked about the opposition’s demand to postpone the budget, the minister said: “This is the nation’s budget, for the benefit of the nation. The Supreme Court has given its verdict.” The budget session of Parliament starts on Tuesday. The budget will be presented on Wednesday.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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