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Former PM Deve Gowda urges Parliament to consider reservation on economic grounds
6 days, 18 hours ago

Former PM Deve Gowda urges Parliament to consider reservation on economic grounds

India TV News  

Reservation on economic criteria: Former Prime Minister and JD leader H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday urged Parliament to reconsider whether reservation should continue based on caste or it should be changed to economic criteria. Participating in a discussion on the "Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India" in Rajya Sabha, Deve Gowda said, "The House itself …

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Parliament Winter Session 2024: My government made changes to constitution to unite the country, says PM Modi
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1 week, 2 days ago

Parliament Winter Session 2024: My government made changes to constitution to unite the country, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

This liveblog is now closed Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied to the debate on the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution in the Lok Sabha today. The Defence Minister initiated a two-day debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha with a sharp focus on its historical significance and its role in shaping the nation’s governance and global standing. In her …

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Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia: PM Modi's big 'Constitution' attack on Gandhis
1 week, 2 days ago

Nehru, Indira, Rajiv, Sonia: PM Modi's big 'Constitution' attack on Gandhis

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mounted a scathing attack on the Gandhi family across its generations, accusing it of leaving no stone unturned in attacking the Constitution. "The legacy that began with former Prime Minister Pandit JL Nehru was carried forward by Indira Gandhi, and when Rajiv Gandhi became the prime minister, he continued to attack the Constitution," PM Modi said. …

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Bloodthirsty Congress attacked, altered Constitution 75 times: PM's top 5 quotes
1 week, 2 days ago

Bloodthirsty Congress attacked, altered Constitution 75 times: PM's top 5 quotes

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and said that while the framers of the Constitution celebrated the strength of India's unity in diversity, some people chose a different path. "Instead of embracing the Constitution, they sowed seeds of discord and negativity," the Prime Minister said in Lok Sabha while replying to the Constitution …

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In Constitution debate, PM Modi lists 11 resolutions for India
1 week, 2 days ago

In Constitution debate, PM Modi lists 11 resolutions for India

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined 11 resolutions for the country's future in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. Replying to the Constitution debate in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said, "After being inspired by the inherent spirit of the constitution, I want to present 11 resolutions in front of the Parliament for the future of the country." PM Modi said that …

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Govt, Oppn trade blows in Constitution debate
1 week, 2 days ago

Govt, Oppn trade blows in Constitution debate

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The government and the Opposition on Friday clashed in the Lok Sabha during the opening day of a historic debate to mark 75 years of the Constitution, with 26 speakers weighing in on themes ranging from reservation, politics, the administration’s inclusive development agenda and the missteps by previous regimes. Union defence minister Rajnath Singh opened the debate, mocking …

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Rajya Sabha BAC Meeting Decides 12 Hours to be Allocated for Discussion on Constitution Day
1 week, 5 days ago

Rajya Sabha BAC Meeting Decides 12 Hours to be Allocated for Discussion on Constitution Day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In the Business Advisory Committee meeting of Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, it has been decided that twelve hours would be allocated for discussion on Constitution Day in the House, as per official sources. The Constitution Day is celebrated every year on November 26 to highlight the values of India's unique Constitution, adopted on this day in 1949, under …

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Crime Branch inquiry ordered against Kerala minister over remark on Constitution
1 month ago

Crime Branch inquiry ordered against Kerala minister over remark on Constitution

India Today  

The Kerala High Court, on Thursday, ordered a Crime Branch inquiry into allegations that Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian disparaged the Indian Constitution during a 2022 speech in Pathanamthitta district. The High Court quashed the earlier police report and directed a fresh investigation, citing prima facie evidence of Cherian’s offensive remarks. In light of Kerala High Court’s decision, Leader of the …

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'I am the protector': PM on 'Modi will change Constitution' allegations by Opposition | EXCLUSIVE
7 months, 1 week ago

'I am the protector': PM on 'Modi will change Constitution' allegations by Opposition | EXCLUSIVE

India TV News  

PM Modi EXCLUSIVE interview: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an exclusive conversation with India TV amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024, on Tuesday responded to Opposition's changing Constitution allegation saying he's the protector of it. Attacking the Opposition, PM Modi said, "We praise Baba Ambedkar so much, but the Constitution was not implemented in the entire country for 75 …

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Amit Shah responds to Opposition's charge on reservation, constitution: ‘If we had to…’
8 months ago

Amit Shah responds to Opposition's charge on reservation, constitution: ‘If we had to…’

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday dismissed charges that the government was planning to amend the Constitution, saying the BJP has not misused its majority in Parliament. Read: Amit Shah's challenge to Rahul Gandhi on electoral bonds: ‘Accept you extorted as well’ Amid the opposition's claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party will abolish the reservation policy if it returns …

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Karnataka: Minister unhappy with excess police security at seminar in Central university
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka: Minister unhappy with excess police security at seminar in Central university

Deccan Chronicle  

Kalaburagi: Minister of IT-BT, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Priyank Kharge expressed dissatisfaction with the atmosphere at Central University. Displaying a letter delineating the conditions established by the university registrar for the seminar's organization, the minister voiced his discontent with the stipulation that the event must uphold academic integrity. Expressing dismay over the university's condition, Kharge acknowledged Mallikarjun Kharge's relentless …

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Siddaramaiah urges people to reject BJP/RSS for their stand on Constitution
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah urges people to reject BJP/RSS for their stand on Constitution

The Hindu  

The political scene is heating up in Karnataka ahead of the Lok Sabha election, with the Congress on Sunday asking people to reject the Bharatiya Janata Party for its stand on the Constitution even as poll preparation in the saffron party is under way. Urging people to discard the BJP-RSS for dividing society and opposing the Constitution, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah …

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'Puppet of RSS': Cong President Kharge hits out at PM Modi during R-day celebration in Bengaluru
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Puppet of RSS': Cong President Kharge hits out at PM Modi during R-day celebration in Bengaluru

Hindustan Times  

On the occasion of Republic Day, Congress party's National President Mallikarjun Kharge hoisted the Indian flag at Bengaluru's Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office on Friday morning. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge after hoisting the tricolour at the KPCC office in Bengaluru on Friday. This year will decide whether we will be able to save the values of the Constitution and …

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CM Siddaramaiah asks Central govt to amend Constitution for internal reservation for SCs
11 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah asks Central govt to amend Constitution for internal reservation for SCs

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday termed the high-level committee to review internal reservation for Scheduled Castes as a ploy to mislead the Dalit community. "The Central Government has formed a high-level committee under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary to review the internal reservation for Scheduled Castes," Siddaramaiah said in a statement and alleged that this seemed to be …

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Disrespecting Sanatan Dharma is against the Constitution: Union Minister
1 year, 3 months ago

Disrespecting Sanatan Dharma is against the Constitution: Union Minister

Live Mint  

In the latest development concerning controversial comments on Sanatan Dharma, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has put the spotlight back on the Congress party. Meghwal emphasised the need for clear articulation from the Congress on its stand regarding Sanatan Dharma, asserting that those in constitutional roles should uphold respect for all faiths. Meghwal, while speaking to ANI, shared his …

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Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab CM thinks he is an uncrowned king, but he has to abide by the Constitution: Governor Purohit

The Hindu  

Over the last one and a half years, since the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in Punjab, the tiff between Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been evident. I have received several complaints surrounding corruption and anomalies, and public-centric issues surrounding which, from time to time, I have been seeking information from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann …

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AAP Ramlila Maidan rally: Today in Delhi, later ordinance will be brought everywhere, alleges Arvind Kejriwal
1 year, 6 months ago

AAP Ramlila Maidan rally: Today in Delhi, later ordinance will be brought everywhere, alleges Arvind Kejriwal

Live Mint  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday organised a mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan against the Centre's Ordinance on control over administrative services in the national capital. ": Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal attends Aam Aadmi Party's rally against Centre's ordinance Today in Delhi, tomorrow it will be brought in other states: Kejriwal attacks Centre on Ordinance row Aam Aadmi …

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Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict
1 year, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis asserts speaker’s authority following SC verdict

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis commented on the Supreme Court's verdict regarding the political crisis in the state, stating that the Speaker has been granted full rights and sufficient time to make a decision. Earlier in the day, the Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar criticized Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde by saying that he will not step down as …

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Need to change Constitution to end Assembly’s dependence on Governor for assent to Bills: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
1 year, 8 months ago

Need to change Constitution to end Assembly’s dependence on Governor for assent to Bills: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin

The Hindu  

Stalin on Monday, April 10, 2023 alleged that Governor R.N. He also made a strong pitch for amending the Constitution to change the requirement for the laws passed by an elected Assembly to get assent from a “nominated” Governor. Mr. Stalin, who moved a resolution urging the Union government and the President to issue instructions to the Governor to give …

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Judges don’t face public scrutiny, don’t stand for elections: Kiren Rijiju
1 year, 11 months ago

Judges don’t face public scrutiny, don’t stand for elections: Kiren Rijiju

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing controversy between the Executive and the Judiciary, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on January 23, 2023 said that the judges do not have to contest elections or public face scrutiny after they become judges. Since the day Mr. Narendra Modi took oath of office as Prime Minister and he took charge as Law Minister, “the government hasn’t …

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No additional restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech of public functionaries: SC
1 year, 11 months ago

No additional restrictions can be imposed on freedom of speech of public functionaries: SC

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that no additional restrictions other than those which are permissible under article 19 of the Indian constitution can be imposed on the free speech of public functionaries. A five-judge Constitution Bench ruling came on the issue to decide if greater restrictions could be imposed on the right to free speech of ministers, MPs, MLAs …

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EDITOR’S NOTE | How Governor-Chief Minister tussles are playing out across various opposition-ruled States
2 years ago

EDITOR’S NOTE | How Governor-Chief Minister tussles are playing out across various opposition-ruled States

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 01, 2022 10:50 IST The Constitution is pretty clear. Article 154 says: “Nothing in this article shall be deemed to transfer to the Governor any functions conferred by any existing law on any other authority.” In other words, the Constitution does not allow the Governor to take upon himself or herself the roles conferred by the people …

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Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM
2 years, 3 months ago

Governor\'s press conference at Raj Bhavan unprecedented: Kerala CM

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday lashed out at Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for his recent press conference convened against the state government, terming it as "unprecedented" and accused him of turning Raj Bhavan into a centre of "political conspiracy". At the press meet, Khan had also accused the Chief Minister and the state government of using "pressure …

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Tunisian president seeks more powers in new constitution
2 years, 5 months ago

Tunisian president seeks more powers in new constitution

Associated Press  

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian President Kais Saied on Friday unveiled a new draft constitution that would bestow broad powers on the president and curtail the authority of the prime minister and parliament. Several organizations, including the powerful UGTT central trade union, have deplored the absence of a public dialogue in preparing the new constitution that they have dubbed “the Constitution …

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