POLITICS
Deserter cannot be Shiv Sena CM: Uddhav Thackeray
Slamming the statements of several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders claiming that a 'Shiv Sainik' (Shinde) had finally become the state Chief Minister, Thackeray termed them as "attempts being made to misguide the Shiv Sena workers". The Sena chief's statements assume significance amid claims by the Shinde Group of 40-MLAs that they are 'the real Shiv Sena' with the possibility of a tussle to control the 56-year-old party and its assets.
SC's remark on Nupur Sharma resonates with the country: Congress
"The Supreme Court has held a mirror to this government and called out the base ugliness of its actions. It is no secret that the BJP seeks to profit from inflaming communal passions. Today, the Supreme Court has strengthened the resolve in every single one of us who are fighting these destructively divisive ideologies," he said.
'Arrogant, obstinate & loose tongue', SC slams Nupur Sharma's plea to club FIRs in row over religious remarks
Senior advocate Maninder Singh, representing Sharma, mentioned the plea before a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala seeking transfer of all FIRs filed against her to Delhi. However, the bench reprimanded Sharma for making irresponsible comments against a religion during a TV debate. It said, "These remarks are very disturbing...shows her arrogance. What is her business to make such remarks?"
Sanjay Raut reaches ED office for money-laundering probe
"Whatever it is, its my duty to join the probe as a law-abiding citizen... I don't blame the ED... I shall provide them whatever information they need," said Raut, while urging his followers not to crowd outside the agency's office. Raut responded to the summons -- earlier on Monday, he excused himself in view of the massive political crisis raging in Maharashtra -- but said he would join the ED probe and give his statement on Friday.
Shiv Sena moves Supreme Court seeking suspension of rebel MLAs, also restraining them from entering Assembly
The plea said till date there is no dispute regarding the leadership position of Uddhav Thackeray as the president of the Shiv Sena political party. It cited the resolution passed in national executive meeting of the Shiv Sena political party held on June 25, this year, where Thackeray's leadership was re-affirmed and the conduct of the delinquent MLAs led by Eknath Shinde has been criticised.
BJP has unethically captured yet another govt: Jairam Ramesh
"The BJP has undemocratically and unethically captured yet another state government. Under the Modi-Shah duo, the BJP wants to capture power at any cost, either directly or through remote control. What happened in Maharashtra is shameful for Indian democracy," Jairam Ramesh said. Ramesh said that since 2014, the prime focus of the BJP has been to bring down elected governments in states rather than serve the public.
People will know if I visit 'Matoshri': Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
Shinde after being sworn in as the Chief Minister, came back to Goa Thursday late night and joined the rebel MLAs at the Taj hotel in Panaji. The rebel MLAs of Shiv Sena, who forced Uddhav Thackeray to resign as Chief Minister, will continue camping in Goa and may go back before the floor test.
Bihar BJP leaders asked to avoid speaking out against Nitish Kumar
A BJP insider said that the political relation between BJP and JD-U turned sour during Agnipath agitation when BJP state chief Sanjay Jaiswal and other leaders like Deputy Chief Minister Renu Devi blamed the Nitish Kumar government of not firmly tackling the largescale violence. Meanwhile, JD-U leaders like its national President Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Upendra Kushwaha have asked the Centre to rethink on that scheme.
Parliament's Monsoon Session to begin from July 18
"The ninth session of the 17th Lok Sabha will commence on Monday, July 18, 2022. Subject to exigencies of government business, the session is likely to conclude on Friday, August 12, 2022," a notification from the Lok Sabha Secretariat said. The session will encompass the elections for the posts of President and Vice President.
Criminals becoming fearless due to Rajasthan government's appeasement politics: Udaipur MP
In an exclusive interview with IANS, Meena said that whenever the BJP was in power in the desert state, the fear of law and order prevailed among the criminals. "Former Vice President of India, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, was the Chief Minister of the state thrice (1977 to 1980, 1990 to 1992 and 1993 to 1998). Later, Vasundhara Raje became the Chief Minister for two terms (2003 to 2008 and 2013 to 2018).
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