Freebie culture deteriorating states’ financial health: Venkaiah Naidu
He emphasised the importance of neutrality and objectivity in media reporting and said "news should not be mixed with views".
He emphasised the importance of neutrality and objectivity in media reporting and said "news should not be mixed with views".
In his traditional address before adjourning the session sine die, Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu said a total of 16 sittings were held in this session. He said during this period more than 38 hours of work was done but due to the disruption, the work was disrupted for 47 hours.
Africa has a huge potential of joining collaboration in the exploration of Oil and Gas, especially in Western Africa, the MEA said.
Naidu said that Indian tradition has a special place in world music and that music was practised not just as an art form, but also as a precise science.
Vice President Naidu said, “During my active political career, I could not do justice to the family but after becoming the Vice President, now I do try to spend time with my family.” He further added that “As the Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, I have constitutional duties and obligations to perform, but I always make it a point to talk to my granddaughter and grandson.”
He said he was ‘deeply pained’ on the ruckus and passed a motion of suspension against eight opposition MPs over their 'unruly behaviour.
Addressing the valedictory function of ‘National Eye Donation Fortnight’ organised by SAKSHAM (Samadrishti, Kshamata Vikas Evam Anusandhan Mandal), a charitable organization that works for the empowerment of the persons with disabilities, the Vice President described Netra Daan (eye donation) as Sreshth Daan (best donation).
Highlighting the higher degree of risk faced by the older people in health emergencies like this, he also advised the youngsters and other family members to take extra precautions related to COVID-19 if there are elderly members at home.
The Vice President pointed out that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 was taken after a detailed discussion in the Parliament and with the support of the majority of the members.
Muppavarapu Ushamma Naidu, the wife of the Vice President took the initiative in pooling contributions from their family and also by their son Harsha, daughter-in-law Radha Muppavarapu, daughter Deepa Venkat, son-in-law Venkat Immani and their four grandchildren.
