The Supreme Court criticized Rahul Gandhi for his controversial comments about Veer Savarkar, leading to a defamation case filed by Savarkar’s relative. The court summoned Gandhi to appear in Pune on May 9, 2025, and warned him against making uninformed statements about historical figures. Proper historical understanding is emphasized for political leaders.
Virendra Vashist has formally requested the Punjab Government to rename a college in Hoshiarpur after former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, emphasizing his significant contributions to India. Vashist also proposed constructing a memorial at the college to preserve Dr. Singh’s legacy for future generations, coinciding with similar requests from the National Students’ Union of India.