Some people trying to destroy country's harmonious atmosphere: Naqvi

Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday said BJP-led government was focusing on development of all sections of society without any discrimination, but unfortunately, some people were trying to "destroy" harmonious atmosphere. However, se people were t getting any support and being 'isolated', he said, without elaborating.

Union Minister of Mirity Affairs said Centre was committed to safety, security and prosperity of every section of society. "Unfortunately, some people are trying to destroy or disturb our harmonious atmosphere and se people are trying to do all sort of things," he told reporters on sidelines of an event in Chennai.

To a query wher any special law will be enacted against those who try to disturb communal harmony, he said, "re is sufficient law to deal with se criminals.."

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Asked wher people in Kashmir would be able to apply online for Hajj pilgrim as internet services were yet to be restored, Naqvi said, "... re is problem for Kashmiri people who want to fill ir applications."

On coming Parliament session, Naqvi said, "This time also we are expecting (it to be productive)." Referring to resolution moved in House, in August, to abolish Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, he said previous session was productive.

Earlier at Grahak Mela-Customer Outreach Initiative by Indian Overseas Bank, Naqvi disbursed sanctioned loans to various beneficiaries. ting that BJP-led government at Centre took "historic and bold" ecomic reforms, he said people-friendly policies of government have made country a safe investment hub.

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" step to cut corporate tax is historic.. decision will help India become a USD 5 trillion ecomy in five years," he claimed.

government's initiatives like implementation of Goods and Service Tax, demonetisation, banking and tax reforms have ensured a strong and stable ecomy, he said. "Our government is giving priority to expenditure on infrastructure. Our government will spend Rs 100 lakh crore on infrastructure development in next five years," he added.

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