Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka criticised political leaders for “appeasing religions” and failing to support scientific temper. He warned that rational thinkers are being targeted, and constitutional duties under Article 51A(h) are being ignored.
The Calcutta High Court has overturned the controversial decision of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Government in West Bengal to grant OBC status to certain communities post-2010. CM Yogi Adityanath supports the ruling, emphasizing the prohibition of religious-based reservations according to the Indian Constitution. Mamata Banerjee opposes the decision, accusing the BJP of influencing the verdict.
