HINDI
26 August, 2019: Dainik Jagran talks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to do away with plastics. He plans to start a drive from 2 October and give his Swachh Bharat Mission a new dimension.
But it will only be successful once people take it up as an initiative to take forward, and give it drive and impetus, says Jagran. Plastic waste is going to be a huge problem for the country because it doesn’t decompose for hundreds of years. Single-use plastics should be banned and alternatives to plastic need to be found. Railways, Parliament and others are now taking the first step towards it by discontinuing usage of plastic bottles.
27 August: Amar Ujala, in its editorial, says Pakistan has been left alone — “alag-thalag pada Pakistan”. It refers to the meeting between Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of G7 summit in Biarritz, France, where Modi underlined that India and Pakistan will settle the Kashmir dispute bilaterally. Trump’s clear stand that both countries can resolve the crisis bilaterally is being seen as a big diplomatic win for Modi. But Pakistan PM Imran Khan is showing his desperation again and has threatened war, Ujala says.
Dainik Jagran calls it “Trump se khari baat” or some plain speaking with Trump. This message was given loud and clear to Trump, who has repeatedly talked of mediation. India had earlier made it clear to China, too, that removing Article 370 has had no impact on its border — either with Pakistan or China. Now, India should seek official confirmation of Trump’s latest statement — Trump has a habit of turning back on his statements.
28 August: Dainik Jagran calls the step by RBI to infuse money in the economy a right step — “sahi samay par uchit faisla”. It says that the noise made by the opposition over this, makes it seem as if the heavens are going to fall. It is not the first time that the RBI has done this. And this was also done on the recommendation of Bimal Jalan committee. Those who do not agree with this step should know that the money that RBI gives is the country’s money and why shouldn’t it be used for the country?
Amar Ujala feels that the move will strengthen the economy. It can be seen as a step in removing the gloom over the state of the economy in the country. There has been a downturn in MSME after demonetisation and the automobile sector is also passing through its worst phase. The government also has to manage fiscal deficit, so now the RBI has done its bit and the government needs to take action.
29 August: Dainik Bhaskar says that those who maintain law and order should be free of preconceived biases. It referred to a survey by Common Cause and Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, which says that every second policeman in the country thinks of Muslims as criminals. He also feels that it’s “natural” and “just” that a mob thrashes anyone accused of cow slaughter. All this was found in a survey of 33,000 policemen and their families. This gives an ominous indication about the mindset of Indian policemen. Apart from structural reforms in the police force, we need to also make sure there is a reform in their mentality, Bhaskar says.
Dainik Jagran criticises statements by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Kashmir, which are being used by Pakistan in a letter to the United Nations. It says this is not the first time that Gandhi has put national interest on the line. Does he like to keep political interests above national interest?, asks Jagran.
30 August: Amar Ujala refers to the concessions given by the government to encourage foreign investment. It says the government has given concessions in single brand retail and allowed 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in contract manufacturing and coal mining. This will help deal with recession, the trade war between the US and China and prepare the right atmosphere for investors.
TAMIL
26 August: Dinamani’s editorial writes on the bribes and corruption in the Gitanjali housing scheme in West Bengal. It says, “This problem of politicians and administrators taking bribery is not particular to any state or party. A huge chunk of the taxpayers’ money is spent on the wages of government employees and administration. The major portion of the small bit that gets allocated for the welfare schemes is taken as bribery, which in turn increases the financial burden on the exchequer. Hence, the estimate of the schemes is increased and finally, the welfare schemes never see the light of the day.”
27 August: Dinamani writes on the meeting between Trump and PM Modi at G7 summit earlier this week. Celebrating Modi for making Trump understand the reality of J&K and handling America’s mediation, it says, “Modi has politely told Trump that India doesn’t want to bother a third party in its Kashmir issue with Pakistan. Modi still cannot say it on Trump’s face to not intervene in the Kashmir issue. With globalisation, even our economy is dependant on America.”
28 August: Dinamani’s editorial is on P.V. Sindhu’s historic victory in the world badminton championship. While acknowledging Pullela Gopichand and badminton association of India, it also celebrates Sindhu’s coach Kim Ji-Hyun from South Korea. It says, “This is a reward of appointing best international coaches to the sport.” It goes on to say, “If we get the similar setup for Hima Das, Manu Bhaker, we could secure some gold medals in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.”
29 August: Dinamani writes on the recent statements of Vice-President Venkiah Naidu and Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on the functioning of courts. Agreeing with both their views, it says, “Creating four regional Supreme Court benches, intermediate benches between HC & SC and creating two divisions in Supreme court, legal and constitutional division are an immediate need for the country’s judiciary.”
30 August: Dinamani’s editorial is on the need to have an immediate focus towards immunisation. It says, “In India, the vaccine manufacturers face an acute problem while imports from China and Korea are not subjected to such quality checks. Procedures that are already in place for Indian manufacturers need to be put in place for them as well”. It goes on to say, “It is as important to check diseases from spreading and successful implementation of vaccination as to increase health facilities. In India, only because of the medical expenditure, lakhs of people are pushed to poverty. So, there is an urgent need to encourage Indian manufacturers to produce quality vaccinations while also imposing the same rigour for foreign manufacturers.”