Union Minister Anurag Thakur hit out at the Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi today over allegations of misusing the central agencies to attack the Opposition. Speaking at NDTV’s – Youth For Change mega conclave, the minister also questioned whether separate rules apply to Opposition leaders accused of corruption.
The minister also said India’s youth stand for “positive energy, inspiration, passion, motivation”. The minister for Youth Affairs was the chief guest at the event.
NDTV Yuva Conclave brings together the biggest youth disruptors from politics, cinema, music and comedy in India.
The event will feature performances by Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, singer Jasleen Royal and comedian Gaurav Kapoor as well as panel discussions with social media influencers Divija Bhasin and Dr Cuterus among many others.
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“The fear that they may be misled is correct. But today’s yuva is very aware and know what their rights are. They know who is working for the country. I am concerned with the yuva that they must get their voter cards and go and vote despite how hot it may be. Don’t lose this opportunity,” he said.
NDTV Yuva Conclave: “India Is A Bright Spot”: Anurag Thakur On Economy
“Earlier we used to hear about dipping economy. Today India is bright spot,” he said.
“The questions show you can ask anything to the minister on National TV. You may not be able to do in Pak or Saudi Arabia. We still have a slavery mentality because we always depended on foreign ratings. We need to come out of it and trust organisations in our country,” he said.
“Cast your first vote for the country and pledge to make India developed. People’s contribution can turn into people’s movement. Jis aur jawaani chalti, us aur zamana chalta hai,” he said.
“PM Modi also spoke to Sandeshkhali victims. Be it sportswomen or those who fight against rapists, PM keeps encouraging them. We as a party have kept 25% reservation for women, 50% in panchayat raj institutions,” he said.
“Rahul Gandhi says will fight against Shakti. On the other side is PM, whose policies are in favour of Nari Shakti. Our president struggled her way from being a councillor to the post of president. He gave 4 crore pakka houses, 13 crore tap water, 12 toilets, 60 crore people given Ayushmaan cards, 34 crore mudra yojna loans. Today, India’s women are at the front. India has 12.5% of the total women pilots across the world,” he said.
“Before 1962, we used to have simultaneous elections. So much of money and energy are spent on one elections. If some state polls are preponed or postponed, 10-15 elections can be held together. So security and other election expenditure can be saved. If we start saving this time, India won’t have to wait for 2047, but will achieve its Viksit Bharat dreams much before,” he said.
“With AI, IOT, Machine Learning, the future will hold a lot of challenges but also opportunities in technology. The content created on Instagram/YouTube helps to reach millions outside the country.” he said.
“The content created by creators helps government like ours to reach out to masses in nook and corner. PM Modi has millions of followers. He makes my job easier.” he said.
“Couldn’t Congress file Income Tax return? Should we keep Congress above the law? or make a separate law for Congress? Delhi minister (Sisodia?) is in jail for 1.5 years, still Kejriwal calls him honest. If anyone does corruption, will face probe. If BJP leader, anyone related to BJP, elected or otherwise, will be probed if they are found involved in corruption?” he said.
“The person (Kejriwal) is misleading the country. Stay away from him. He had vouched he won’t come in politics, but he did. The one who said will fight against corruption, now he is seen involved in corruption. Now, Kattar Beiman Arvind Kejriwal is in jail,” he said.
“A start-up ecosystem is being made in smaller cities. If the country’s yuva was not stopped for years, some yuva would have made a bigger company like Google Maps. A successful Chandrayaan mission also reflects India’s progress,” he said.
“Some people have a habit of lying, but this isn’t true. 6 crore 40 lakh new registrations EPFO accounts. There are 29 crore e-shram cards. There was 93% informal sector here, it is now turning organised. We have given out 34 crore mudra loans without any collateral. If you look at data, in 2013, during Congress reign, inflation rate was 13%. Today it is less than 5%. The average in the last 10 years will be around 5.5%. Despite Covid, Modi government kept inflation under control,” Anurag Thakur on why Opposition targets Centre over jobs for youth.
“Yuva means positive energy, an inspiration, passion, motivation, innovation, empowerment, development, commitment, growth. The youth in our country are so committed that in 10 years the country has become the third biggest startup (hub),” Anurag Thakur on NDTV Yuva Conclave.
NDTV Yuva Conclave: Anurag Thakur On PM Modi’s Commitment To His Work
“If you have a boss who hasn’t taken a single holiday in 23 years, even when his mother passed away, that is the type of commitment the PM has,” Anurag Thakur on NDTV Yuva.
“My boss, PM Modi, is the best. He is the strictest at work, but kindest for the citizens of India.”
