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.
DMK MP P Wilson introduces a private bill seeking 33% women’s reservation in Parliament and State Assemblies without waiting for delimitation or Census. The move challenges the current framework and demands immediate and permanent political representation for women.
The Union government notified enforcement of The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, granting 33% reservation for women in legislatures. Effective April 16, measure mandates quota in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
The Centre introduced key Bills in Lok Sabha to implement 33% women’s reservation from 2029 through seat expansion and fresh delimitation. Opposition leaders raised strong concerns, calling it a threat to federal structure and representation balance.
Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma has moved court alleging false and defamatory statements made by MLA Ranjit Debbarma during election campaigns. The case will be heard on April 30, while the MLA denies naming any minister in his speeches.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeared before a Bhiwandi court in a 2014 defamation case over remarks on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Following Shivraj Patil’s death, he appointed Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal as new surety.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal accused the Modi government of “weaponising laws” and called it the most “constitutionally immoral” in India’s history. He strongly opposed new bills that propose removal of PM, CMs, and ministers if arrested for 30 days.
High drama erupted in Lok Sabha as opposition MPs tore and flung copies of key amendment bills towards Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The House was adjourned till 3 PM amid the uproar.
