Summary of "India This Week" - December 22, 2023

MPs Suspended from Parliament

A total of 92 MPs were suspended from both Houses of Parliament due to "misconduct" and failure to adhere to the Chair's directions, sparking tensions between the Opposition and the BJP-led government. The suspension followed a demand for a statement on Parliament security breach incident, with 30 opposition MPs suspended in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister Amit Shah introduced new criminal law bills allowing trial in absentia for individuals hiding in other countries for terror acts, emphasizing the importance of legal consequences for those evading trial.

Congress Crowdfunding Campaign

Congress launched the 'Donate for Desh' crowdfunding campaign ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, aiming to empower the party in creating equal resource distribution and opportunities in India. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's historic fund, the campaign involves contributions from common people rather than businessmen. The initiative includes door-to-door visits for donations and targets ten houses in every booth for contributions.

PM Modi's Development Promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to make India the third-largest economy globally in his third term, emphasizing the importance of development projects in Varanasi and Purvanchal. Projects worth over Rs 19,000 crores were inaugurated, covering areas like drinking water supply, critical care units, roads, railways, and solar energy. Modi highlighted the significance of drone technology in agriculture, the construction of Banas Dairy Plant, and the neglected development of Purvanchal.

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