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Rajya Sabha disrupted again

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New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha was disrupted again Tuesday, on the last day of the winter session, as opposition members raised different issues.

Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad once again stressed on the need for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on the conversion issue, while Samajwadi Party (SP) members alleged that those who came to attend their rally were not allowed to enter Delhi.

“This issue (reconversion) has reached out of the borders of India. Other countries are talking about what is happening in India. Our demand is not just for our political parties, we represent the composite culture of India, the common man. There is frustration in the people over what is happening,” said Azad.

He added: “The PM is my PM as well, he is PM of people of all religions. He needs to assure the country even if his party colleagues try to hurt people, action will be taken. He needs to assure he will not allow any statement which disturbs peace and communal harmony.”

SP leader Naresh Agarwal, meanwhile, said those who came to attend the Janata Parivar rally at Jantar Mantar Monday were not allowed to enter Delhi.

“People had come from all across the country, they were not allowed to enter Delhi. Janata Parivar is a strong alternative, so government tried to stop the opposition by using police power. If government does not clarify on this, we will not allow the house to function,” said Agarwal.

SP members then trooped near the chairman’s podium, raising slogans demanding an answer from the prime minister. Amid the din, the house was adjourned till noon.

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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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