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NATIONAL AFFAIRS - May 2018

May 2018

Dec 12, 2023

BJP Picks Mohan Yadav as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh

The BJP named a surprise pick as the new Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh - Mohan Yadav, a leader from the Yadav OBC community. OBCs make up more than half of the state's population but, interestingly, the Yadav community is not among the most influential.
Soon after the BJP announcement, Yadav met Governor Mangubhai Patel and staked a claim to form the next government.
Notably, the BJP retained power in Madhya Pradesh in the November 17 assembly polls by winning 163 seats in the 230-member assembly, while the Congress finished a distant second with 66 seats.

Joe Biden Not Coming to India for Republic Day, Quad Meet Postponed

US President Joe Biden is not expected to visit India next month as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations. In September, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said that PM Narendra Modi invited President Biden to be the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2024, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.
Now, the Quad summit is proposed to be held in India in the later part of 2024. Earlier, India was trying to schedule the next Quad Summit on January 27. The Quad bloc groups India, Australia, Japan and the US, which oversees overall cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Rajendra Shukla Deputy CM of Madhya Pradesh

Rajendra Shukla, a five-time MLA from Rewa constituency, was appointed as the Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh along with Jagdish Devda by the BJP. The decision came as a recognition of Shukla's contribution in consolidating the party's base in the Vindhya region, which was once a Congress stronghold.

Dec 11, 2023

Opposition Comes Up with 'We, not me' Tagline to Counter Brand Modi

The Congress-led opposition INDIA bloc plans to counter brand Narendra Modi with a 'Mai nahi, hum' campaign ahead of the 2024 General Election where they seek to pitch collective leadership above individual personalities.
Ahead of the INDIA parties meet on December 19, Congress sources said the 'who against Modi' leadership challenge would be overcome by pitching 'We, not me'.
The Opposition acknowledged that the absence of a leader against PM Modi remained a challenge, which would be overcome by projecting a collective leadership.

Amit Shah Chaird 26th Meeting of Eastern Zonal Council in Bihar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 26th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council in Patna, Bihar's capital.
The Eastern Zonal Council comprises the states of Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand. The meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the MHA in collaboration with the government of Bihar.
Five Zonal Councils were established in 1957 under Section 15-22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. Union Home Minister is the Chairman of these five Zonal Councils, while the Chief Ministers of the states and the administrator as well as Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territories from the respective Zonal Council are its members, one of whom is the Vice-Chairman by rotation every year.

BJP Names Vishnu Deo Sai as Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh

The BJP selected former Union Minister and tribal leader Vishnu Deo Sai as the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh. Sai was made the CM despite former CM Raman Singh being the strong contender. In fact, Raman Singh himself proposed the name of Sai for the top post. The selection Vishny Deo Sai can prove to be a masterstroke for the BJP not only in the state but also for the upcoming Lok Sabha assembly election.
Vishnu Deo Sai is a popular face in Chhattisgarh's tribal region and holds a good command within the organisation. Chhattisgarh's total population consists of about 32% tribal, which is 7.5% of India's total tribal population.

Dec 10, 2023

Govt. Sanctions Rs. 717 crore for Development of Five Projects in Tripura

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) sanctioned Rs. 717 crore for five projects in Tripura.
Of the total outlay, Rs. 202 crore was sanctioned for construction of a dental college in the north-eastern state, while another Rs. 192 crore was approved for a mother and childcare unit at Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC).
Besides, Rs. 121 crore was sanctioned for setting up of a drug de-addiction centre in Sepahijala district.
An outlay of Rs. 80 crore was made for setting up of micro-grids for expansion of solar power in the tribal-dominated areas.
A total of Rs. 122 crore was also approved for taking up three rural road construction projects, he added.

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Allocates Portfolios

The portfolios of eleven ministers in the new Telangana Cabinet were announced with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy keeping Municipal Administration and Urban Development, General Administration, Law and Order, and all other unallocated portfolios with himself.
While the portfolios of Finance & Planning and Energy were allocated to Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, who is the state's first Dalit Deputy Chief Minister, Nalamada Uttam Kumar Reddy got Irrigation, Food and Civil Supplies.
C. Damodar Rajanarasimha would oversee Health, Medical & Family Welfare, and Science & Technology departments and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy was given the charge of Roads & Buildings and Cinematography.

Dec 09, 2023

BJP Appoints Central Observers for 3 States to Pick New Chief Ministers

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) named its central observers for electing the leaders of its legislature parties in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Vinod Tawade, and Saroj Pandey were named the observers for Rajasthan. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, K. Laxman, and Asha Lakra were named for Madhya Pradesh. For Chhattisgarh, Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Sarbananda Sonowal and Dushyant Gautam were named the central observers.

Assam Government Approves Socio-Economic Survey of Indigenous Muslims

A month after Bihar announced the results of its caste-based survey, Assam government approved the socio-economic survey of the state's indigenous Muslim population. The same was announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier. The Assam cabinet chaired by CM Sarma made several key announcements including the socio-economic survey. The decisions also include steps focusing on the welfare of the state's indigenous minorities, setting up libraries and ethical treatment of animals while acknowledging traditions. The socio-economic assessment of indigenous Assamese Muslims will be conducted through the Directorate of Minority Affairs and Char Areas.

Dec 08, 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates 59th Fertiliser Association of India Annual Seminar 2023

Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers and Health and Family Welfare inaugurated the 59th Fertiliser Association of India Annual Seminar 2023 in New Delhi. The theme of the seminar is 'Innovations in Fertiliser and Agriculture Sectors'.
Mandaviya informed that under the PM PRANAM initiative, a mass movement has started to save the health of Mother Earth by promoting sustainable and balanced use of fertilisers, adopting alternate fertilisers, promoting organic farming and implementing resource conservation technologies.

ZPM leader Lalduhoma Sworn in as New Chief Minister of Mizoram

Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) leader Lalduhoma, took oath as the new Chief Minister of Mizoram, and became the first leader not belonging to either the Mizo National Front (MNF) or the Congress to hold that post. Several other ZPM leaders also took oath as ministers.

Four Union Ministers Given Additional Portfolios

President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignations of Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel and Renuka Singh Saruta from the Union Council of Ministers.
Union Minister Arjun Munda was assigned Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ministry, in addition to his existing portfolio.
Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje was given charge of Minister of State in Food Processing Industries, in addition to her existing portfolio.
Union Rajeev Chandrasekhar will work as Minister of State in Jal Shakti, in addition to his other portfolios.
Union Minister Bharti Pravin Pawar was given additional charge of Minister of State in Tribal Affairs.

Revanth Reddy Takes Oath as Telangana CM, Approves Congress' 6 Poll Guarantees

After taking oath ad Telangana CM, Revanth Reddy began the process of implementing the Congress' six poll guarantees, and his second plan is to provide jobs to disabled women.
In Telangana, the Congress' six guarantees include financial assistance of Rs. 2,500 for women heads of households, an LPG cylinder at Rs. 500, 200 units of free electricity for all households, Rs. 15,000 per acre annually for farmers, Rs. 12,000 per year to agricultural labourers, a bonus of Rs. 500 per year for paddy crops, and Rs. 4,000 monthly pension for senior citizens.

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