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Birla said if the previous state Congress government had allotted funds in time, the airport in Kota would have got operational by this time
The lawmaker said this is the time of "religious and spiritual renaissance" in the country and India will become a developed nation under the current dispensation
Addressing the 58th Annual Function of Laxmibai College, Delhi University, on Wednesday, Birla said the women of India will lead the nation on the path of prosperity and glory
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The 17th Lok Sabha had 272 sittings altogether over its five year tenure from 2019-2024
Soon after the Supreme Court delivered its verdict, the statement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi "inspired society about peace instead of a feeling of victory or defeat", Birla said
Parliament usually does not function on weekends but there have been instances in the past when the Houses have met on Saturdays
'Today, when many economies in the world are declining, India is moving upwards because of its youths. There is no field in which Indian youths have not excelled, especially technology,' Birla said.
Birla mentioned about the complexities in the processes of corporate governance and the amendments that are made therein, and urged industry experts to help in capacity building
"We should also contribute to this economic transformation. Our youth, as entrepreneurs, can strengthen the economic system by using new technologies," Birla said
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Birla in his concluding remarks said that the House held 14 sittings and worked for 61 hours and 50 minutes
Opposition MPs could be heard raising slogans as the Question Hour was taken up