CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
'Dark Days of Democracy!' BJP leaders hit out at Congress on 1975 Emergency anniversary; June 25 to be observed as "Samvidhan Hatya Divas"
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.
After top leaders join Congress, BRS reminds Rahul Gandhi of constitution
Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, BRS working president KT Rama Rao slammed Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying he does "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution", while his party is doing politics of "Aya Ram, Gaya Ram". The BRS leader did not mince words in his criticism of the Congress, accusing the party of violating constitutional principles despite promising to amend the 10th Schedule to curb defections in the 2023 polls.
Rahul Gandhi does Oscar-level acting on protecting Constitution: BRS leader K T Rama Rao
BRS working president K T Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for "Oscar-level acting on protecting the Constitution" after several leaders defected to Congress. BRS plans legal action against defectors, including filing a petition in the Supreme Court. KTR called out Congress for violating constitutional principles despite promising electoral reforms.
Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram
Criminal Law is a subject in the concurrent list of the Constitution and the state legislature is competent to make amendments, Chidambaram said. "I also welcome the appointment of Justice (retd) Mr K.Sathyanarayanan as the one-person Committee. I request the Committee to hold consultations with all stakeholders, including judges, lawyers, police, law teachers, scholars and human rights activists," he said.
Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram praised Tamil Nadu's move to appoint a committee for state-specific amendments to new criminal laws. He emphasised that criminal law falls under concurrent jurisdiction, allowing state legislatures to make changes aligned with modern criminal justice principles. He welcomed Justice (retd) K.Sathyanarayanan's appointment to lead the committee and urged consultations with various stakeholders. Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin initiated the process for state-specific amendments by forming a one-man committee led by Justice M Sathyanarayanan to study and propose changes to the laws within a month.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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