Live Breaking News Updates: Centre Likely To Table ‘White Paper’ In LS Today; Will Highlight Country’s Economic Condition Before 2014
Three southern states, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have united in protest against the alleged discriminatory allocation of federal funding by the PM Modi-led Centre government. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of Kerala is set to stage a demonstration today, expressing outrage over what he perceives as the Centre’s neglect towards the southern state.
In a similar vein, the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu has announced a black shirt protest on February 8 near the Gandhi statue in the Parliament complex, decrying the Centre’s failure to allocate necessary funds in the interim budget 2024-25.
Not to be left behind, Karnataka Congress leaders, under the leadership of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, also raised their voices against the Centre’s treatment of the state, suggesting that it is being subjected to injustice.
Meanwhile, the government’s anticipated white paper, which compares the state of the economy before and after 2014, is expected to be presented in the Lok Sabha today. A BJP leader has revealed that the ‘white paper’ will shed light on the dire economic situation of the nation when the Congress-led UPA departed office and highlight the current administration’s efforts in achieving economic recovery.
This move comes as a response to the mounting criticism faced by the Centre over its allocation of funds to the southern states. The demonstrations and protests aim to draw attention to the perceived neglect and injustice felt by these states.
The ‘white paper’ serves as a tool to provide insight into the economic transformation witnessed since the departure of the previous government. It aims to underscore the challenges faced during that period and highlight the achievements and progress made under the current administration.
As protests continue to unfold and the ‘white paper’ takes center stage in the Lok Sabha, it remains to be seen how the government’s efforts to address the concerns of the southern states and showcase the economic advancements will be received.
The Centre’s response to the protests and the white paper is highly anticipated, as it will shape the narrative around the allocation of funds and its impact on the overall development of the country. Political leaders and citizens alike are closely watching and awaiting further developments in this ongoing battle for equitable distribution of resources.
The voices of dissent from Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu represent a larger sentiment among states seeking fair treatment and equal opportunities for growth and development. The outcome of these protests and the subsequent response from the Centre will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the political landscape and economic policies in the country.
In the days ahead, all eyes will be on the Lok Sabha as the ‘white paper’ is tabled and the debates unfold, providing insights into the economic condition of the nation before 2014 and the subsequent recovery efforts led by the current government. The nation waits eagerly for a resolution that addresses the concerns of the protesting states and ensures a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
