The petitioner in the 1984 riots case appealed to Prime Minister Modi for justice after the Pahalgam incident. He called for “unwavering action to secure peace and justice,” urging efforts to create an India based on love, unity, and resilience against hatred.
Today, On 14th April, In his Ambedkar Jayanti speech in Hisar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress for opposing the amended Waqf law, accusing them of “appeasing fundamentalists” and misusing the Constitution for vote-bank politics. He emphasized that the new law would end land “loot” and benefit poor Muslims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the passing of the Waqf Bill a “watershed moment.” He said the new law will benefit people who have been ignored for a long time and lacked both voice and opportunities. Speaking from Thailand and Sri Lanka, he highlighted its importance. The bill aims to bring fairness and better rights to marginalized groups.
Today, On 3rd April, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the DMK will challenge the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Supreme Court. The decision comes amid concerns over the bill’s impact on religious and property rights. Stalin emphasized the party’s commitment to protecting secularism and minority interests. The move is expected to spark legal and political debates in the coming days.
Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed a Kerala Bishop’s support for amending the Waqf Act, calling certain provisions “unjust.” Rijiju stated that the act is not against any community and accused critics of spreading propaganda to mislead people. The debate over the amendments has sparked political and religious discussions. The issue highlights broader concerns about property rights and religious governance in India.
Today, On 22nd March, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence from Manipur as Supreme Court judges recently visited the violence-hit state. He criticized Modi for not addressing the ongoing crisis and urged him to take direct action. The visit by the judges highlights the gravity of the situation, raising concerns about the government’s response. Ramesh’s remarks add to the political pressure on the BJP-led central government.
Elon Musk’s Grok AI has come under the scrutiny of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) over controversial remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The AI model, integrated into X (formerly Twitter), has sparked backlash for allegedly making inflammatory comments in Hindi. Concerned over the potential impact, the Indian government has acknowledged the issue and is actively monitoring the situation.
The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency plea by Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking to block his extradition to India. Rana had opposed his transfer, but the court dismissed his request. With this decision, his extradition process moves forward. India has been pursuing his return to face trial.