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.
Apr 12, 2018, 3:49 PM IST
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’.
Apr 12, 2018, 2:36 PM IST
The Flying Prime Minister will have to step down When the election comes, Says DMK Leader MK Stalin
Apr 12, 2018, 1:42 PM IST
Anurag Thakur says "Congress has systematically and regularly obstructed the democratic process by not letting Parliament function."
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.
Apr 12, 2018, 1:12 PM IST
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."
Apr 12, 2018, 1:11 PM IST
MP Pratap Simha went on fast protest along with party workers in front of District Collector office in Mysore
Apr 12, 2018, 12:40 PM IST
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. #UpvasKaJumlahttps://t.co/cJbHGeOIee
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."
Apr 12, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
Congress activist, on twitter, said the fast "certifies PM Modi and his government's incompetence"
Apr 12, 2018, 11:04 AM IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted about observing fast "in solidarity with PM Modi".
Apr 12, 2018, 9:48 AM IST
Protests near the Chennai airport in Alandur area. Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) leader Velmurugan and other protesters detained.
Apr 12, 2018, 9:44 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai, he will be addressing Defence Expo 2018, later today.
Apr 12, 2018, 9:44 am IST
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai, he will be addressing Defence Expo 2018, later today.
Apr 12, 2018, 9:48 am IST
Protests near the Chennai airport in Alandur area. Thamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK) leader Velmurugan and other protesters detained.
Apr 12, 2018, 11:04 am IST
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted about observing fast "in solidarity with PM Modi".
Apr 12, 2018, 11:04 am IST
Congress activist, on twitter, said the fast "certifies PM Modi and his government's incompetence"
Apr 12, 2018, 11:31 am IST
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."
Apr 12, 2018, 12:19 pm IST
Union Parliamentary Minister Ananthkumar asks why Congress leaders are taking salary even after disrupting parliamentary proceedings?
Praksh Javadekar and Ananthkumar participate in protest fast at Gandhi statue near Maurya Hotel.
Apr 12, 2018, 12:24 pm IST
BJP President Amit Shah holds 'dharna' in Karnataka's Dharwad; BS Yeddyurappa also present
Apr 12, 2018, 12:40 pm IST
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. #UpvasKaJumlahttps://t.co/cJbHGeOIee
MP Pratap Simha went on fast protest along with party workers in front of District Collector office in Mysore
Apr 12, 2018, 1:12 pm IST
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."
Apr 12, 2018, 1:29 pm IST
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.
Apr 12, 2018, 1:42 pm IST
Anurag Thakur says "Congress has systematically and regularly obstructed the democratic process by not letting Parliament function."
The Flying Prime Minister will have to step down When the election comes, Says DMK Leader MK Stalin
Apr 12, 2018, 3:49 pm IST
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’.
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