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.
On Today(14th March), The Supreme Court summoned the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar to address allegations of unauthorized use of Sharad Pawar’s name and imagery for political gain. The court mandated a response by Saturday, emphasizing the need for an unconditional undertaking to refrain from such use. This underscores the legal and ethical considerations in political branding.
