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Some trying to destroy country's harmonious atmosphere, charges Naqvi
Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said that the BJP-led government was focusing on development of all sections of society without any discrimination, but unfortunately some people were trying to “destroy” the harmonious atmosphere.
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However, these people were not getting any support and being “isolated,” he said, without elaborating. The Union Minister also said the Centre was committed to the safety, security and prosperity of every section of society. “Unfortunately, some people are trying to destroy or disturb our harmonious atmosphere and these people are trying to do all sort of things,” he told reporters on the sidelines of an event here.
To a query whether any special law will be enacted against those who try to disturb communal harmony, he said, "There is sufficient law to deal with these criminals.”
When asked whether people in Kashmir would be able to apply online for Hajj pilgrimage as internet services were yet to be restored, Naqvi said, “There is no problem for the Kashmiri people who want to fill their applications.”
On the coming Parliament session, Naqvi said, “This time also we are expecting (it to be productive).”
Referring to the resolution moved in the Parliament in August to abolish Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, he said that the previous session was productive.
'Reforms will bring in more investments'
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi disbursed sanctioned letters to various beneficiaries at the Grahak Mela-Customer Outreach Initiative conducted by various banks. Speaking at the event, he said that the merger of 10 PSU banks into four entities was a major step in reform of the banking sector. The bankruptcy law has also played a key role in the reform, he added.
Hailing the reduction of corporate tax from 30 per cent to 22 per cent, Naqvi said it would give great stimulus to ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiatives. “The historic step will help India become a USD 5 trillion economy in five years. It will also attract private investment from across the globe, improve competitiveness of our private sector and create more jobs,” he claimed.
He also said that people-friendly policies of the government have made the country a safe investment hub. The government's initiatives like implementation of Goods and Service Tax, demonetisation, banking and tax reforms have ensured a strong and stable economy, he said. “Our government is giving priority to expenditure on infrastructure. Our government will spend Rs 100 lakh crore on infrastructure development in next five years,” he added.
“Even after global challenges, inflation rate has not increased and there is no shortage of any commodity,” he said. Observing that Modi's government was a government of ‘Ground Realities and Moral Values,’ Naqvi said it was working for the welfare of people by making “inclusive growth” as “Rashtraniti.”
“India has become the most safe investment hub of world due to unprecedented steps taken by our government,” he said, adding that the government was working with “Niti” (policy) of “development with dignity” and “Niyat” (intention) of “inclusive growth.”
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