Modi to fast today: BJP is indulging in ‘Farce of a Fast’, alleges Surjewala

By Oneindia Staff Writer

| Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2018, 17:46 [IST]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders are observing a day-long fast on Thursday to protest against the alleged disruptions by the Congress in Parliament, that led to a complete washout of the second part of the Budget session. BJP chief Amit Shah will sit on the fast at Hubli in poll-bound Karnataka today. The 'Loktantra bachao Upvaas & dharna' has begun from 10 am to 5 pm today.

A fast protest against the Congress by BJP ministers and parliamentarians is underway across the country.

Stay tuned for minute-by-minute updates on BJP's day-long fast.

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3:49 PM, 12 Apr

Randeep Singh Surjewala, Head Communications AICC alleged that "BJP with over 300 MP’s in Lok Sabha didn’t let it function for over 1% of its time, as also didn’t let Rajya Sabha function for more than 6% of its time. And, BJP is indulging in ‘Farce of a Fast’.

2:36 PM, 12 Apr

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1:42 PM, 12 Apr

Anurag Thakur says "Congress has systematically and regularly obstructed the democratic process by not letting Parliament function."

. @INCIndia के लोकतंत्र विरोधी रवैये और संसद की कार्यवाही में लगातार अवरोध उत्पन्न करने के विरोध में मैंने अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र में पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ उपवास रख कांग्रेस के ख़िलाफ़ धरना प्रदर्शन किया। #FastWithPMModi @BJP4India | @narendramodi | @AmitShah | @BJP4Himachal pic.twitter.com/pSO68YmL3w
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) April 12, 2018

1:29 PM, 12 Apr

Dr Harsh Vardhan along with BJP workers, on a daylong fast at Chandni Chowk Town Hall against divisive politics of Congress and disruption of Parliament by opposition parties during the 2nd phase of Budget Session.

1:12 PM, 12 Apr

BJP President Amit Shah says, "The history is replete with instances since independence where ruling party evades discussion in the parliament. However, we were ready for debate but the opposition lacked the courage to debate."

1:11 PM, 12 Apr

MP Pratap Simha went on fast protest along with party workers in front of District Collector office in Mysore

12:40 PM, 12 Apr

Congress takes jibe at PM Modi's protest fast

The Modi Govt sponsored parliament disruptions because it was too afraid to face tough questions and the no-confidence motion. Therefore, by organizing a fast, the Modi Govt is pulling a fast one on the people of the country. #UpvasKaJumla https://t.co/cJbHGeOIee
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 12, 2018

12:24 PM, 12 Apr

BJP President Amit Shah holds 'dharna' in Karnataka's Dharwad; BS Yeddyurappa also present

12:23 PM, 12 Apr

Praksh Javadekar and Ananthkumar participate in protest fast at Gandhi statue near Maurya Hotel.

12:19 PM, 12 Apr

Union Parliamentary Minister Ananthkumar asks why Congress leaders are taking salary even after disrupting parliamentary proceedings?

I want to ask @RahulGandhi and #SoniaGandhi - why are you taking salary & perks from #Parliament when you did not allow it to function? Please give answer to people of India@BJP4India @BJP4Karnataka #FastWithPMModi pic.twitter.com/7KScobtoKn
— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP) April 12, 2018

11:31 AM, 12 Apr

Union Minister Piyush Goyal who is observing a day-long fast in Thane, says, "The way in which Congress & other opposition parties did not let the budget session run, is condemnable to say the least."

11:04 AM, 12 Apr

Congress activist, on twitter, said the fast "certifies PM Modi and his government's incompetence"

11:04 AM, 12 Apr

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted about observing fast "in solidarity with PM Modi".

9:48 AM, 12 Apr

Protests near the Chennai airport in Alandur area. Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) leader Velmurugan and other protesters detained.

9:44 AM, 12 Apr

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai, he will be addressing Defence Expo 2018, later today.

9:44 AM, 12 Apr

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai, he will be addressing Defence Expo 2018, later today.

9:48 AM, 12 Apr

Protests near the Chennai airport in Alandur area. Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) leader Velmurugan and other protesters detained.

11:04 AM, 12 Apr

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted about observing fast "in solidarity with PM Modi".

11:04 AM, 12 Apr

Congress activist, on twitter, said the fast "certifies PM Modi and his government's incompetence"

11:31 AM, 12 Apr

12:19 PM, 12 Apr

Union Parliamentary Minister Ananthkumar asks why Congress leaders are taking salary even after disrupting parliamentary proceedings?

I want to ask @RahulGandhi and #SoniaGandhi - why are you taking salary & perks from #Parliament when you did not allow it to function? Please give answer to people of India@BJP4India @BJP4Karnataka #FastWithPMModi pic.twitter.com/7KScobtoKn
— Ananthkumar (@AnanthKumar_BJP) April 12, 2018

12:23 PM, 12 Apr

Praksh Javadekar and Ananthkumar participate in protest fast at Gandhi statue near Maurya Hotel.

12:24 PM, 12 Apr

BJP President Amit Shah holds 'dharna' in Karnataka's Dharwad; BS Yeddyurappa also present

12:40 PM, 12 Apr

Congress takes jibe at PM Modi's protest fast

The Modi Govt sponsored parliament disruptions because it was too afraid to face tough questions and the no-confidence motion. Therefore, by organizing a fast, the Modi Govt is pulling a fast one on the people of the country. #UpvasKaJumla https://t.co/cJbHGeOIee
— Congress (@INCIndia) April 12, 2018

1:11 PM, 12 Apr

MP Pratap Simha went on fast protest along with party workers in front of District Collector office in Mysore

1:12 PM, 12 Apr

1:29 PM, 12 Apr

1:42 PM, 12 Apr

Anurag Thakur says "Congress has systematically and regularly obstructed the democratic process by not letting Parliament function."

. @INCIndia के लोकतंत्र विरोधी रवैये और संसद की कार्यवाही में लगातार अवरोध उत्पन्न करने के विरोध में मैंने अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र में पार्टी कार्यकर्ताओं के साथ उपवास रख कांग्रेस के ख़िलाफ़ धरना प्रदर्शन किया। #FastWithPMModi @BJP4India | @narendramodi | @AmitShah | @BJP4Himachal pic.twitter.com/pSO68YmL3w
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) April 12, 2018