Hindi
29 July 2019: Dainik Jagran writes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sunday ‘Mann ki Baat’ in which he warned that those obstructing development in Jammu and Kashmir and spreading hatred will not succeed. For some time now, Jagran says, the central government has been indicating that it wants to link Kashmir to the mainstream, and break the back of militancy.
It says the increase in troop deployment in J&K cannot be linked to decisions on Article 35A and Article 370 — both of which have harmed Kashmir. Article 370 has become a tool to propagate separatism and it is ironical that not just separatists, but even mainstream leaders are adding fuel to the fire. The central government should take action on fringe elements, who are obstructing the development of Kashmir and also expose them.
30 July: Dainik Jagran writes on National Medical Commission Bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha. The main objective of the commission is to make India’s medical education world-class. At present, medical education needs to be improved at all levels. This commission will help reconcile all the ministries and improve education in a big way.
Amar Ujala talks about the controversy surrounding Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan’s ‘sexist’ remarks against BJP MP Rama Devi in the Parliament. Khan apologised after receiving severe flak. Such behaviour is, however, not new for Khan — he had made similar remarks during the Lok Sabha elections against BJP’s Jaya Prada.
Why should MPs who behave like this get protection? Ujala asks. In the 2019 general election, 78 women were elected to the Parliament, but this is still less than 15 per cent of its total strength. The Narendra Modi government should not have any problem in pursuing women’s reservation in Parliament. Unless women have a stake in the decision-making process, this kind of discrimination will continue to happen.
31 July: Dainik Jagran welcomes the passage of Triple Talaq Bill as a major social reform initiative. The opposition should have supported the government to end this mischief. Muslim women face many challenges due to triple talaq. Even after the triple divorce was made unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, it was practised. It is very unfortunate that Muslim clerics and leaders supported triple talaq instead of supporting Muslim women.
1 August: Dainik Jagran addresses the death of Café Coffee Day owner V.G. Siddhartha. People are wondering how a successful businessman like him fell into such a trap that he took his own life. It will be too simple to say that he became a victim of the tax system. His last letter talks of the tough stance of tax officials, but it should not be ignored that he talked about the pressure of his growing debt too.
Most businessmen have to face these pressures. Since tax issues have been raised, the government must look at the charges of tax terrorism, it says.
2 August: Amar Ujala focuses on the amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act passed by the Parliament. It says that in recent years, urbanisation has increased and so as the number of vehicles.
The road and highway network has expanded and as a result accidents have also increased. Under such circumstances, the stringent rules in the Motor Vehicle Act are understandable. Not just driving licence rules, but also the punishment and fines have been stiffened and this has all been done for a safe travel — “surakshit safar”.
Dainik Jagran talks of economic downturn in the country. It says that the rating cut by CRISIL doesn’t come as a surprise as there are many indications over the past few months that all is not well with the economy.
Manufacturing is seeing steepest downturn in four years, there is recession in automobile sector, the share markets are lethargic and the suicide of CCD chief V.G. Siddhartha has added to the gloom. The Modi government’s budget has also not made businesses happy. Is it not time that the PM himself assuages the sentiments of the business community? asks Jagran.
Tamil
29 July: Dinamani looks at the lessons learnt from Kargil War. It says, “Even after 20 years of Kargil, Pakistan hasn’t learned that India cannot be brought down through infiltrations and direct war. Not just Pakistan, but given the continuous infiltrations and attacks, India should also learn some lessons. Even now, we keep fighting over procuring military equipment and are not bothered about strengthening the forces.”
30 July: Dinamani addresses the leadership crisis in the Congress. It says, “It’s been 67 days since Rahul Gandhi stepped down as party president. But the party is struggling to take the next step. In the entire history of the Congress party, this is the longest span of not having a leadership.”
Talking about the democratic process within the party during Rajaji and Kamaraj’s time, it says, “Rahul Gandhi’s resignation has brought an opportunity for the party to get back to their old powerful times. Whether the party will make use of this opportunity or weaken itself further to take the country to the BJP-envisioned one-party system is a question that the Indian democracy awaits an answer for.”
31 July: Dinamani considers the tiger population and conservation in India. It says, “As per the government stats, tigers have lost nearly 20 per cent of their habitats.” It goes on to say, “When tiger census was released, PM Narendra Modi assured that there will be proper habitats made for tigers without environmental degradation. On behalf of tigers, we request that these words are soon acted upon.”
1 August: Dinamani writes on the increasing traffic on Indian roads. Talking about the nitrogen oxide emissions from these vehicles, it says, “This will bring on more cases of asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer among others”. It further writes, “For the new Indian middle class, buying a motor vehicle is a matter of pride. The government, providing loans generously at one end and preaching not to buy vehicles at the other is ironic. Developing cheap public transport with added facilities and limiting vehicle loans can only be a solution to this.”
2 August: Dinamani’s editorial is on the recent Unnao rape survivor accident. Citing the letters of the rape survivor’s mother, seeking protection and shifting of the case, which were never brought to the notice of Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, it says, “When this is the status of the Supreme Court, one cannot resist asking whether this is a democracy or mafia governance.”
It goes on to say that “how Narendra Modi government and BJP are handling this case will only decide the hope on them and democracy”.