CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
LS Speaker amends rules, members can't raise slogans during oath
Speaker Om Birla has introduced a new clause to ensure MPs adhere strictly to the prescribed form of oath or affirmation during their swearing-in as Lok Sabha members. Effective from June 28, the amendment specifies that members must not add any words or expressions as prefixes or suffixes to the oath, as outlined in the Third Schedule to the Constitution of India. This action follows concerns raised by the Speaker regarding MPs deviating from the required text during oath-taking, including instances where slogans like "Jai Samvidhan," "Jai Hindu Rashtra," and "Jai Palestine" were raised.
Nepali Congress & CPN-UML strike deal to oust PM 'Prachanda'; to form new alliance
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) chairman and former prime minister K P Sharma Oli reached an understanding on forming a new coalition on Monday midnight, according to former foreign minister Narayan Prakash Saud.
US Supreme Court sidesteps dispute on state laws regulating social media
Legal battles over social media control escalate as court decisions differ. The role of content moderation and free speech rights takes center stage in the ongoing debates and legal challenges.
Parliament should pass law on reservations to exceed 50% cap: Congress
The Congress Party called for a law enabling reservation quotas to exceed the 50% cap, aligning with JD(U)'s demand to include Bihar's increased quotas in the Constitution's 9th Schedule. This follows a Patna High Court ruling striking down Bihar's attempt to raise quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs to 65%.
TN amends Prohibition Act to enhance term, fine to eradicate illicit liquor menace
The ruling DMK amended the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937, on Saturday to significantly increase the punishment and fines for offences related to the manufacture, possession, and sale of illicit liquor in a bid to safeguard lives. The Tamil Nadu Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 2024, aims to eradicate illicit liquor from the state and will take effect upon notification by the government.
Emergency resolution in Lok Sabha exposes anti-democratic thinking of Congress, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has praised Speaker Om Birla for moving a resolution condemning the imposition of the Emergency in 1975 by Indira Gandhi. The resolution reveals the Congress's anti-democratic thinking, which harmed democracy's major pillars, including judiciary, bureaucracy, and media. Shah also praised the Lok Sabha for remembering the Emergency as an "Era of Injustice" and expressing sympathy to the poor, Dalits, and backward people who suffered from the exploitation and atrocities of the Indira Gandhi government.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange walks out of U.S. court a 'free man' after guilty plea
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed after pleading guilty to violating U.S. espionage laws in a landmark deal on the Pacific island of Saipan. During the hearing, Assange admitted to conspiring to obtain and publish classified U.S. defense documents, citing a belief in First Amendment protections for journalism. Chief U.S. District Judge Ramona V. Manglona accepted his plea, citing time served in a British jail. Assange, accompanied by Australian diplomats, will return to Canberra, ending a lengthy legal saga marked by extradition battles and international controversy.
Congress crushed spirit of Constitution several times for maintaining a family in power: Amit Shah
On the 49th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, Shah also hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calling him the "yuvraj" of the party and saying it has forgotten that his grandmother Indira Gandhi had imposed the Emergency and his father Rajiv Gandhi said in Parliament on July 23, 1985, that "there is nothing wrong with an emergency".
BJP, Congress have made Constitution casteist, communal through amendments: Mayawati
BSP president Mayawati criticised the BJP and Congress governments, accusing them of making the Constitution casteist, communal, and capitalistic through various amendments. She stated that they have strayed from the egalitarian and secular principles of Dr BR Ambedkar, and failed to implement the Mandal Commission report for OBC reservation benefits. She deemed their actions as inappropriate political manipulation of the Constitution.
Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
'Dark Days of Democracy!' BJP leaders hit out at Congress on 1975 Emergency anniversary
The BJP launched a strong attack on the Congress on the 49th anniversary of the Emergency. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the period's suppression of democracy and civil rights. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to prevent such an event from happening again. This criticism coincided with opposition parties accusing Modi's government of constitutional violations.
Pro-tem speaker appointment row: INDIA bloc leaders protest holding copy of Constitution
Pro-tem Speaker Appointment Row: Leaders from the INDIA bloc protested inside the Parliament premises against the appointment of Bhartruhari Mahtab as pro-tem speaker. Congress and other party members criticised the ruling BJP for neglecting key issues and the Dalit community. Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress MPs also joined the protest, accusing the Modi government of violating the Constitution. In response, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar defended Mahtab's appointment and criticised the opposition for breaching conventions.
More interest now in pocket version of Constitution, courtesy Rahul Gandhi
A leather-bound copy of the Constitution, frequently displayed by Rahul Gandhi during elections, has a deep Lucknow connection. Published by Eastern Book Company in 2009, the coat pocket edition gained popularity. The book, with thin Bible paper and red article numbers, saw increased demand after Gandhi's displays.
Bill to raise legal marriage age to 21 for women lapses as 17th Lok Sabha dissolves
Citing provisions of law and Constitution, former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and Constitution expert P D T Acharya told PTI that with the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, "the bill has now lapsed". The bill aimed to amend the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 to increase the minimum age of marriage of females to 21 years.
Cong amended Constitution 80 times during its rule, says Gadkari; accuses Oppn of misleading people
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari accuses the opposition of spreading misinformation, asserting that it was the Congress, not the BJP, that made 80 constitutional amendments. Speaking at a Maharashtra rally, he blames Congress' economic policies for poverty, urging voters to focus on development, not caste or religion, ahead of Beed's May 13 polls.
Congress against quota to Dalits, backwards; attacked Constitution by amending Preamble: BJP
The BJP's charge comes at a time when the Congress has been claiming that the saffron party is seeking more than 400 seats in the Lok Sabha polls to change the Constitution and also end the reservations provided to the members of the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) if voted to power.
BJP wants to amend Constitution to help RSS succeed in conspiracy to abolish reservation: Congress
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh shared media reports on RSS-BJP leaders' remarks from the last few years on "ending reservation" and alleged that they have been trying to do away with the quota in education and jobs for the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Congress amended Constitution most times, misleading Dalits against Modi govt: BJP
BJP accuses Congress of planning to amend Constitution for Muslim reservations. Brij Lal defends Modi govt against allegations of ending reservations, citing past actions by Congress, Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi.
Modi govt used parliamentary majority for landmark steps, will never change Constitution: Amit Shah
Addressing an election rally in Akola in eastern Maharashtra in support of BJP candidate Anup Dhotre, Shah accused the Congress of putting hurdles in the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The senior BJP leader noted it was Modi who ensured that a grand and magnificent temple dedicated to Lord Ram was built in Ayodhya.
Key provisions of CAA may violate certain Articles of the Indian Constitution: Congressional report
US Congress's CRS raised concerns about India's CAA potentially violating the Constitution. The Act, allowing citizenship based on religion, faces criticism for excluding Muslims and threatening human rights norms, prompting calls for amendments by the US Congress. CRS is an independent research wing of the US Congress that prepares reports on issues of interest to the members of Congress so that they can make informed decisions. CRS reports are not considered to be an official report of views of the Congress.
Modi govt will never touch reservation policy: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday made it clear that the Narendra Modi government will never touch the reservation policy or let anyone else do it. Shah also said that the government will do its best to eradicate Naxalism from the country.
BJP raising Constitution amendment issue to snatch people's rights: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a Congress leader, expressed concerns on Monday regarding the BJP's discussions about amending the Constitution, suggesting that it is aimed at depriving people of their rights. She criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decade-long rule, stating that his promises have proven hollow. Gandhi made these remarks while addressing a public rally in Bandikui, Rajasthan, in support of Congress candidate Murari Lal Meena.
BJP raising Constitution amendment issue to snatch people's rights: Priyanka Gandhi
She said after 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rule at the Centre and false promises, his speeches sound hollow to her. "The talks about amendment in the Constitution is being raised by the BJP because they want to snatch the people's rights. And they want to do it in a manner that you don't even realise that it is happening," Gandhi said.
Amendment of CAA aims to legalize RSS's ideology of hatred: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Addressing a public meeting in Kollam, the Chief Minister said, "We all know that the ideology of the RSS is hatred. Citizenship based on religion is anti-constitutional and against the idea of democracy."
Kerala moves SC seeking stay on Citizenship Amendment Rules
Kerala has filed a new plea in the Supreme Court, seeking a stay on the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The state government argues that the rules, which pave the way for implementing the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, are discriminatory and against secular principles. The rules allow for fast-tracking Indian citizenship for undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who arrived before December 31, 2014. Kerala contends that the rules are unconstitutional and arbitrary, as they discriminate based on religion and country of origin.
View: CAA is not a threat to Indian Muslims
The act has been the subject of much controversy and debate, with some arguing that it discriminates against Muslims and violates India's secular Constitution. However, supporters of the act argue that it is necessary to provide a safe haven for those who have faced persecution due to their religious beliefs. The Indian government has time and again reiterated that CAA is a humanitarian gesture aimed at providing relief and support to those who have been marginalised and oppressed.
Kovind panel suggests 18 amendments to Constitution, other statutes for simultaneous polls
A high-level committee on simultaneous elections in India has proposed 18 amendments to the Constitution and other statutes to implement the proposal. The panel, led by former president Ram Nath Kovind, recommends simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.
Will PM take action against BJP MP Hegde to demonstrate commitment to Constitution: Congress
Congress questions Modi's commitment to the Constitution and demands action against Hegde. They hold a demonstration at Jantar Mantar and vow to save the Constitution made by Babasaheb. Supreme Court advocate Mahmood Paracha joins the protest.
Kovind-led panel aims at “minimum possible” amendments to Constitution and election-related laws
The Kovind-led panel is aiming at “minimum possible” amendments to the Constitution and various other election-related laws, to enable a switch to simultaneous polls. However, this is bound to be challenging given that assessments so far point to extensive constitutional and legal amendments.
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