NCTC row: BJP, Left press for amendment

BJP, CPM & BJD's amendment on NCTC defeated

BJP's amendment on anti-terror body put to vote; Trinamool walks out

The Trinamool's walk-out followed a speech by the Prime Minister in which he said that consultations with state governments will continue on the NCTC and that the anti-terror agency will not be commissioned till a meeting is held with all chief ministers on April 16.

CPI(M): Against organisation that infringes upon the powers of the state.

CPI(M) moves amendment over NCTC

Sushma Swaraj: Chief ministers meeting on NCTC on April 16 is a mere formality.

Sushma Swara: 10 other CMs have written letter. Why there was a need to mention NCTC in Presidential Address?

Sushma Swaraj: We have demanded a separate discussion on Centre-State relations

BJP presses for amendment on NCTC; Govt attacking federal structure

PM: India inclined to vote on UN resolution on Lanka

The resolution should cover India's objectives to achieve a future for Lankan Tamils based on equality, dignity, justice and self respect.

Dealing with terrorism constitutes a big challenge and development of states infested with extremism is an absolute necessity if we are to achieve our growth objectives. Govt is committed to creating secure conditions for its citizens and NCTC is an important step in that direction. Question of setting up nctc has been discussed at various forums. Number of CMs have expressed their concerns and I have replied saying there will be consultations. Meeting of CMs on internal security will be held on April 16. Adequate and full consultation will take place before next steps are taken. Through discussion and dialogue,  differences can be narrowed down and a consensus arrived at.

Aim to achieve growth with reasonable price stability

Our fiscal deficit had increased because of the international economic environment. We will be able to get back to a more reasonable fiscal deficit in 2011-2012.

Received an email followed by a formal letter from Mr Dinesh Trivedi tendering his resignation as railway minister. I propose to forward this letter to President. I regret the departure of Mr Trivedi.  He had presented a railway budget which promised to carry out the vision 2020 that was outlined by his predecessor. A new railway minister will be sworn-in soon and will carry forward the challenging task of modernising railways.

Difficult decisions are made more difficult by the fact that we are a coalition govt and need to evolve a consensus

Need to focus on development gaps

We must focus on inclusive growth

PM seeks agreement on economic issues

Debate on the President's address has been wide-ranging.President's address lays down the road map.In para 10, it refers to five imp challenges:.livelihood and poverty , economic security,energy security, development goals and environmental protection, external and internal security.

Year 2011-12 has been a difficult year. Global growth decelerated everywhere.

In the Lok Sabha today, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to reply to the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's address.

The Trinamool will be watching the Prime Minister's speech closely - they have been assured by the government that their concerns over the NCTC will be taken care of in the PM's reply.

The Trinamool had demanded that a reference to setting up the NCTC be removed from the President's speech.

Mamata Banerjee is opposed the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC). She leads a group of 10 chief ministers opposing the NCTC saying that it violates basic tenets of federalism.