The Samajwadi Party has issued a legal notice to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, accusing him of defaming Akhilesh Yadav through X posts linking him to an accused without judicial findings. The notice calls the claims false, misleading, and defamatory.
The BJP criticised the INDIA alliance for writing to Chief Justice Surya Kant over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged the Opposition was spreading misinformation, creating fear about elections, and attempting to undermine democratic institutions.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans to introduce a strict anti-conversion law, Uniform Civil Code and NRC in the state. Speaking in Kolkata, he said the measures were aimed at protecting national security and cultural identity, while critics raised concerns over the claims.
Rahul Gandhi recorded a dissent note during the CBI Director selection meeting chaired by Narendra Modi, alleging lack of transparency and fairness in the appointment process conducted under the statutory committee framework for choosing the agency chief.
The Allahabad High Court heard a petition challenging Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship, directing inclusion of the Centre. Citing confidential Ministry of Home Affairs records, the judge held in-camera proceedings and reviewed submitted documents.
The Kerala government, backed by all major parties except the BJP, will challenge the Election Commission’s special voter roll revision in the Supreme Court. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the move based on the 2002 list is “unscientific” and “ill-intentioned.”
Amid rising political tensions, senior central ministers reportedly contacted Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar just hours before his sudden resignation. Sources say the outreach came after he accepted an Opposition-backed impeachment notice against Justice Yashwant Varma.
Today, On 22nd July, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. The Ministry of Home Affairs has released the official Gazette notification under Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns with immediate effect citing medical advice. In his letter to President Murmu, he invoked Article 67(a) of the Constitution.
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, faces legal challenges with two cases filed against him for derogatory remarks about the Modi surname and comments about former BJP president Amit Shah. He has failed to appear in court for scheduled hearings, prompting requests for a warrant and garnering significant media attention for its potential impact on the political landscape in India.
