Explained | Precedents to PM-CM meetings, politics, and controversies
The Hindu
Many PM-CM meetings in the past have seen direct showdowns between the Prime Minister and non-BJP CMs. Here is a look at the precedents to and the proceedings at PM-CM meetings.
Amid India’s rise in COVID-19 cases, PM Modi interacted with Chief Ministers on April 27, urging them to follow test, track, treat, vaccination and ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour.
He spoke about the need for States to regularly monitor and report data, maintain effective surveillance, upgrade infrastructure and utilise funds given by the Centre.
Singling out non-BJP-ruled States such as Maharashtra, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Jharkhand, Mr. Modi said that while a request was made by the Centre to States to reduce VAT, these States did not do so.
“These States should bring in immediate remedial measures to stop this injustice. This harms the neighbouring States also. States like Karnataka and Gujarat undertook the tax reduction for the welfare of the people despite revenue loss while their neighbouring States earned revenue by not reducing tax,” he said in the virtual meeting.
Miffed with the PM for targeting non-BJP states, CMs like Uddhav Thackeray, Mamata Banerjee, and Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his remarks on high prices of petrol and diesel were misleading and one-sided. They complained that the Centre has adopted a “step–motherly” attitude towards Opposition–ruled States.
Many PM-CM meetings in the past have seen such direct showdowns between the Prime Minister and non-BJP CMs.
Here is a look at how PM-CM meetings have played out so far:
Advisor and Aland MLA B.R. Patil urges Karnataka government to rename KSRDPRU in Gadag after Mahatma Gandhi.
The role of Public Relations Officer in any society was very important in connecting people with organisations, said B. Vasanthan, Regional Passport Officer, Madurai.
Former CPI Maoist leader Swarnakka surrenders, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideologies, aiming to lead a peaceful life with family.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.