February 9 marks a significant day for India, amidst Valentine week celebrations, as key diplomatic, political, judicial, and financial events are set to unfold across the country. Here’s a rundown of the noteworthy Valentine week day happenings:
- Extension of Budget Session: The ongoing Budget session of Parliament, initially slated to conclude on February 9, has been extended by a day until February 10, as announced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi. The government intends to present a ‘white paper’ contrasting the Indian economy’s pre and post-2014 conditions during this extended session.
- Inauguration of ‘Sushasan Mahotsav’: BJP’s national president J P Nadda is set to inaugurate a two-day ‘Sushasan Mahotsav’ today. Organized by the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, this festival aims to celebrate good governance.
- Land for Job Scam Trial: A Delhi court has issued summons for several individuals, including former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi and others, in connection with a ‘land for job scam’ case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The accused are instructed to appear before the PMLA court on February 9 for trial proceedings.
- Introduction of ‘Bharat Rice’ Scheme: Under the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF), the government will begin retailing ‘Bharat rice’ at ₹29 per kg under the ‘Bharat brand’ starting from today. This initiative aims to provide relief to the middle class and the poor, with each kilogram of ‘Bharat rice’ containing 5 percent broken rice.
- Chhattisgarh Assembly Session: The first budget of the newly-elected Chhattisgarh legislative assembly for FY 2024-25 will be tabled on February 9. The session will commence with Governor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan’s address.
- AIADMK Protest Against Derogatory Remarks: AIADMK will organize a protest in response to alleged derogatory remarks against late MGR made by DMK leader A Raja. Led by AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K.Palaniswami, the protest will take place at Avinashi in the Nilgiris district.
- Odisha BJP’s ‘Gaon Chalo’ Campaign: The Odisha BJP unit will launch a three-day ‘Gaon Chalo’ campaign from February 9, aimed at informing the masses about various schemes launched by the central government in the past decade, as part of their preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
- Congress ‘Samaragni’ Yatra in Kerala: Congress will kickstart a state-wide ‘Samaragni’ yatra in Kerala from February 9, as part of its political activities in the state.
- Second Round of Seat-sharing Talks Between Congress and DMK: Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress will engage in the second round of seat-sharing talks with the DMK in Tamil Nadu on February 9.
- Implementation of Essential Commodities Act: Starting from February 9, the Centre has imposed the Essential Commodities Act, making it mandatory for traders to declare rice/paddy stocks every Friday on a designated portal.
- Pakistan Elections Results: The Pakistan election commission is set to announce unofficial results of all 859 constituencies of the national and provincial assemblies on February 9.
As these events unfold during the Valentine week, they reflect the diverse and dynamic landscape of Indian politics, diplomacy, and governance, shaping the country’s trajectory in various spheres. Stay tuned for updates on these developments throughout the day.