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‘Slowdown structural, not cyclical’

This is an exciting time for people as budgets always create a buzz, particularly around taxation, but there are broader aspects such as fiscal deficit management, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainties. These are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and financial stability.

‘Politics follows a cycle’

All India Mahila Congress president Alka Lamba is set to contest the Delhi Assembly polls from Kalkaji. She had earlier served as the MLA for Chandni Chowk. The seasoned politician had begun her political career as a student activist with the National Students' Union of India (NSUI).

Strong anti-incumbency against AAP; Cong necessary for Delhi: Devender Yadav

Yadav talks about the forthcoming assembly elections in Delhi and current political situation in the national capital. He exuded confidence of the Congress win in the polls stating there is strong “anti-incumbency” against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He also asserted that BJP had never been the choice of Delhi in the last few Assembly elections.

‘Pollution down in Delhi’

Aam Aadmi Party leader Jasmine Shah believes no political party in India's history has ever received a mandate as significant as the one his party secured in the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections.

‘It is Congress vs AAP’

Supriya Shrinate is one of the prominent leaders of the Congress. She is also the chairperson of Congress' Social Media and Digital Platforms department as well as a member of the Congress Working Committee, the party's highest decision-making body.

‘Artistes have a duty to society’

"In fact, I opposed emergency and paid the price. During the ten years of the UPA government, I was thrown out of the Sangeet Natak Akademi. I was just teaching dance all those years. I don’t want to get into politics."

‘Ukraine crisis will impact India’

India may face delays in consignments and the closure of potential future deals as a result of sanctions on Russia. The immediate impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the Indian economy can be seen in the form of financial markets volatility.

‘Article 370 could have gone earlier’

If I look towards Kashmir, Article 370 could have been removed earlier as neither the issue is related to any religion or party. If 500 princely states can unite to form India, why was Kashmir kept as a separate entity? Likewise, if we talk about the Ram Janmabhoomi issue, our ideology doesn’t say that we are against any religion but it says we respect all religions.

Govt. must spend more on education

Mutual reassurance and understanding between educational institutions and parents are needed immediately. Government should take bold steps and make clear announcements with regard to Covid restrictions and the opening of institutions. We must use technology for improving methods of education.

‘Sustainability key to Ganga Mission’

The first step is to encourage zero-based natural farming in the river basin area. The use of chemicals not only harms the soil but also contaminates the river. The zero-based farming would not only improve water quality but also increase biodiversity in the area.