- President of Congress spoke on the 75th anniversary of the approval of the Constitution
- Congress attacks BJP, those who destroy the Constitution dominate
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New Delhi. Congress urged citizens to protect the values of the Constitution. He also said that the fight to protect India’s inherent philosophy must be revitalized and revived in the 75th year of its adoption. Apart from this, the opposition party also targeted the BJP. He said this at a time when those who are destroying the Constitution are showing a disloyal commitment to it. Then our duty to protect it and fight for its true values becomes more relevant. Everyone should come together to protect every idea expressed in the Constitution.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the people of India should come together to protect every idea expressed in the Constitution. He said on the occasion that today begins the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. I extend my warmest greetings to all Indians on this historic occasion. He said that the Constitution prepared with great effort and care by our ancestors is the lifeline of our country. It guarantees us social, economic and political rights. This makes India a sovereign democratic socialist republic. He further said that justice, liberty, equality and fraternity are not just ideals or ideas, they are a way of life for 140 million Indians. Today we remember the tremendous contribution of the Constituent Assembly and its members. We will always be indebted to his foresight and wisdom. Kharge said Jawaharlal Nehru, Baba Saheb Dr BR Ambedkar, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr Rajendra Prasad, Sarojini Naidu, Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer, Princess Amrit Kaur and many eminent personalities were not only respected national icons. But he was also an inspiring personality. Who became a guide of hope for generations.
Constitution is the soul of India and thousands of years of history: Venugopal
Congress organization general secretary KC Venugopal said India is celebrating the 75th Constitution Day today. The Constitution is the soul of India and its thousands of years of history. He said the Constitution is a living document that gives hope to 140 crore Indians and keeps alive the ideals of justice, equality, inclusion and democracy in India. Let us work together to ensure that the Constitution that resulted from the efforts and vision of Pandit Nehru, Dr. Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, Sarojini Naidu, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Princess Amrit Kaur and which embodies Gandhian principles in various forms, be the only guide for people in public life.
India’s strength is our Constitution: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that in a huge country like India, the strength of democracy is its Constitution, which gives the mantra of national unity and integrity. The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 26, 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950. Extending his warm greetings on Constitution Day, Shah said that today India celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Constitution with full enthusiasm. He wrote on social media platform ‘X’ that Prime Minister Modi ji started celebrating ‘Constitution Day’ to remember the contribution of all the architects of the Constitution including Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar ji. Shah said that the power of democracy of a huge country like India is our Constitution, which gives the mantra of national unity and integrity by ensuring justice and equal rights to all people. He said that the Constitution is only to be shown on the platforms. a book, but absorbing it with complete devotion is the key to making the greatest contribution to public life. Shah said, “Come!” On this Constitution Day, commit to creating a strong, prosperous and self-reliant India.
- Opposition’s opposition increased over Waqf amendment, with BJD also pointing out flaws
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Bhubaneswar. Naveen Patnak’s party, BJD, is on a different path from the central government when it comes to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. They allege that Muslims were not consulted before introducing the bill. The party also organized a rally in Odisha on November 24 demanding withdrawal of the bill, in which protesters raised slogans demanding withdrawal of the bill. They claim that this (the bill) will affect harmony among the community. This demand was raised by the BJD at a time when opposition members included in the Joint Parliamentary Committee formed for the Waqf Amendment Bill were demanding more time to deliberate on the bill.
The Lok Sabha Speaker has extended the mandate of the CPM Committee till the last day of the entire winter session. Although the JPC report will be presented in the winter session, JPC president Jagdambika Pal says the report is ready. The minority cell of the BJD organized a rally near Raj Bhavan on Sunday. The protesters also submitted a memorandum to President Draupadi Murmu through the Khurda District Collector, making some suggestions and expressing concern over the proposed amendments to the Waqf Act, 1995. “We urge that this bill be withdrawn and that broader consultations be carried out with stakeholders to address their concerns before any amendments are tabled in Parliament,” the memo said. We are committed to the well-being of our nation and trust your office to maintain justice and fairness in this matter.
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New Delhi. The Center issued a fresh five-year ban against the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, saying the group was involved in 16 cases of planting explosives during 2019- 24. Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) in Assam ahead of Independence Day 2024.
So far, the Center has signed 12 tripartite agreements between the Centre, states and northeastern insurgent groups including Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland, while the anti-talks faction of the ULFA, also known as ULFA, is in talks for the peace process remains elusive. This organization is the only major organization in the northeast that is not holding peace talks with the government.
- Supreme Court rejected the petition
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New Delhi. The Supreme Court has rejected the plea to conduct voting through ballot papers instead of EVMs during elections in India. Justice Vikram Nath said that when Chandrababu Naidu or Reddy lose, they say that the EVMs have been manipulated, but when they win they do not say anything, after this the Supreme Court said that it is rejecting the petition.
The petitioner said: I have seen the mafia in the recent elections. I have seen evidence in the PIL filed by Swamy that the MLAs came in and broke the EVMs. 180 countries and all democracies in the world have ever used EVMs, Elon Musk clearly stated that EVMs can be manipulated, other prayers in the petition include disqualification of candidates who indulged in corruption in elections.
