New Delhi, August 4: Political tensions are rising amid the monsoon session of Parliament, focusing on the central government’s E20 fuel policy and the recent by-election results in Bankipur, Bihar. BJP MPs have criticized Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), for announcing a protest march against the Prime Minister’s residence, labeling it a political maneuver. Meanwhile, NDA leaders acknowledged the need for a review of the by-election results while respecting the public’s decision.
BJP MP Tarun Chugh expressed disappointment over Kejriwal’s planned protest, stating that making baseless claims without sufficient information is inappropriate. He accused Kejriwal of politicizing the issue, asserting that there is no scientific basis for his campaign against the E20 fuel policy.
Chugh emphasized that all necessary scientific tests and studies regarding ethanol-blended fuel (E20) have been conducted, and no complaints have arisen during its implementation. He noted that ethanol production from corn, sugarcane, and other crops is helping to boost farmers’ incomes.
He further stated that many countries have been using ethanol-based fuel for decades, and India has also implemented it scientifically. Chugh criticized Kejriwal for trying to politicize an issue that has already been resolved, claiming that Kejriwal is more concerned with strengthening his political position than addressing the public’s concerns.
BJP MP Harsh Malhotra also launched a sharp attack on Kejriwal, stating that he has portrayed himself as an anarchist, and his statements reinforce that image. Malhotra remarked that there is now a competition to determine who is the biggest anarchist, Rahul Gandhi or Arvind Kejriwal. He pointed out that various experts and leaders have previously supported the necessity of ethanol blending, arguing that turning this issue into a controversy is politically motivated.
In response to the by-election results in Bankipur, Upendra Kushwaha, the national president of the National Lok Morcha, described the outcomes as somewhat surprising but emphasized that winning and losing are part of the democratic process. He stated that the public’s decision is paramount and must be accepted, while also calling for a serious review of the reasons behind the party’s defeat to improve future performance.
Central Minister Giriraj Singh reacted to the by-election results, stating that the NDA fully accepts the public’s decision but cautioned the opposition against becoming overly enthusiastic about the results. He referenced the 2009 Bihar by-elections, where the NDA lost 12 out of 17 seats under Nitish Kumar’s leadership, only to achieve a remarkable performance in the subsequent 2010 assembly elections with nearly an 89% strike rate. Singh asserted that the by-election results should not be seen as the final political picture.
Additionally, Central Minister SP Singh Baghel mentioned that an FIR has been filed regarding the Chadhava case in Uttar Pradesh under the Chief Minister‘s directives, with an SIT investigation underway and several arrests made. He stated that if the opposition wishes to raise an issue in Parliament, they must follow the established rules and procedures by notifying the Lok Sabha or Assembly Speaker. He accused the opposition of attempting to block the passage of important public interest bills.
BJP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal commented on the ongoing deadlock in Parliament, arguing that it is unfair to blame the government for not allowing the House to function when the opposition is creating chaos and disorder. He asserted that the government desires a smooth functioning of the House, allowing the opposition to voice their concerns and the government to respond. Ultimately, he concluded, the public will determine who is responsible for obstructing Parliament’s proceedings.
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