The NDA has declared Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as its Vice President candidate, highlighting his “40-year experience in politics and many hats.” He will contest against the Opposition nominee on September 9, with NDA numbers favouring him.
New Delhi, April 22 – The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear next week a petition concerning critical remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the apex court and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. The plea also seeks urgent directions to remove viral derogatory videos from social media platforms. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Congress for undermining the judiciary while defending the BJP’s position on judicial independence. In response to controversial remarks by BJP MPs about the Supreme Court, Sarma emphasized respect for judicial institutions, highlighting Congress’s history of attacking judges when verdicts are unfavorable.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has convened a meeting to discuss judicial accountability following allegations of cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence. The meeting, involving BJP and Congress leaders, aims to address concerns raised about corruption and constitutional amendments. An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the matter further.
The Karnataka High Court on Friday (June 21st) granted interim relief to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda and its IT cell head Amit Malviya in a case registered against them for an Instagram post claiming that the Congress party would re-distribute the wealth of the nation to Muslims if voted to power.
