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Congress to kick off 'Samvidhan Bachao' campaign as it battles ED heat in Herald case
New Delhi, April 19: The Congress on Saturday announced to launch major nationwide 'Samvidhan Bachao' (Save the Constitution) campaign to “safeguard constitutional values and promote social justice”, amidst growing concerns over the alleged misuse of central agencies, particularly the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the ongoing National Herald case.
'Act assault on constitutional values': Congress welcomes SC interim relief on Waqf Act
New Delhi, April 17: The Congress on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's interim relief on the recently passed Waqf Act, which it termed "retaliation in the guise of reform".
Waqf amendment Bill is violation of Article 26 of Constitution and federalism: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, April 17: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to derive political gains from the Waqf (Amendment) Act, calling the move unconstitutional and discriminatory.
Move protest against Waqf Act to New Delhi: CM Banerjee tells Bengal Muslim leaders
Kolkata, April 16: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday requested Muslim religious leaders to shift the protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Act from the state to Delhi.
Congress backs Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's decision to form high-level committee on state's autonomy
Chennai, April 15: Tamil Nadu Congress President K Selvaperunthagai on Tuesday backed Chief Minister MK Stalin's decision to form a high-level committee to look into the rights and autonomy of the state with respect to the Centre.
Not just India, Baba Saheb inspired the entire world with his vision: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, April 14: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, while addressing the 134th birth anniversary celebration of Dr. B.R.
Respect for Ambedkar only under NDA: Union Minister
Hubballi, April 14: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Monday that it was the NDA government that accorded the highest respect to the architect of the Constitution B.R. Ambedkar, who had long been ignored by successive governments since the pre-Independence era.
Ambedkar's ideals continue to inspire state's welfare policies: Tripura Manik Saha
Agartala, April 15: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that the present state government is continuously working for the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and is following the principles and ideals of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Constitution, according to a CMO statement.
Ambedkar Jayanti: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces 15-day Ambedkar education drive in schools
New Delhi, April 15: On the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Deli CM announced a 15-day educational initiative aimed at informing school students about the life and legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution.
MP to offer pilgrimage-level facilities for visitors to Mhow in honour of Dr Ambedkar
Bhopal, April 14: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday announced that his government would make all necessary arrangements, similar to a pilgrimage, for those who wish to visit Ambedkar Nagar (Mhow), the birthplace of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, to pay tribute to the iconic leader.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani inaugurates the National Convention on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at O.P. Jindal Global University
Sonipat (Haryana), April 13: “Dr B.R. Ambedkar was not merely a person who drafted the Constitution with certain ideas borrowed from elsewhere, but who wanted to bring into the Constitution certain visions and understanding which today permeate the Constitution and make its working different from ideologies and are premised on equality, justice, fraternity and governance, Attorney General R.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta flags off Marathon on the eve of Ambedkar Jayanti
New Delhi, Apr 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off a marathon in Delhi on the occasion of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Jayanti.
Ambedkar was insulted by Congress, BJP restored his honour: Arjun Meghwal
Mumbai, April 11: Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, on Friday, accused the Congress of repeatedly insulting the creator of the Constitution, B.R. Ambedkar.
No panchayat elections before June: Rajasthan govt submits affidavit in HC
Jaipur, April 8: Elections for over 6,000 Gram Panchayats in Rajasthan will not be held before June 2025, as clarified by the state government in an additional affidavit submitted to the Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday.
Upholds federal system: Kerala CM welcomes SC's verdict on Governor witholding bills
Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday welcomed the Supreme Court's verdict that the Tamil Nadu Governor withholding 10 bills and reserving them for the President's assent after they were re-enacted by the State Legislature is "illegal and erroneous in law" and liable to be set aside.
SC verdict against TN Governor major victory for state's rights, says CM Stalin
Chennai, April 8: Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's ruling against Governor R.N.
Rahul Gandhi vows to increase reservation cap in Congress ruled Telangana
New Delhi, April 7: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi vowed to increase the reservation limit in Congress-ruled Telangana following the outcomes of the caste survey in the state.
US President led to tumble in stock market: LoP Rahul Gandhi in Patna
Patna, April 7: Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked US President Donald Trump over the stock market situation and said that the US president has caused the stock market to tumble.
AIMPLB condemns Waqf Bill as 'attack on Islamic values', announces protests
New Delhi, April 5: All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly opposed the Waqf Amendment Bill passed by Parliament. The outfit has claimed that it severely ‘threatens Islamic values, Shariah, and the core principles of the Indian Constitution’. The AIMPLB has declared its intention to launch a nationwide protest campaign, asserting that these amendments undermine the rights and freedoms of Muslims in the country.
Kerala CM Vijayan, Congress's Rahul Gandhi raise concerns over targeting of Catholic churches after passage of Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 5: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday voiced alarm over the targeting of the Catholic Churches following the passage of the Waqf Act Amendment Bill in Parliament.
Waqf bill bulldozed in Parliament, it's brazen assault on Constitution: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, April 3: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi, in her first reaction to the passage of Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha, called it a brazen assault on the Constitution and urged the party lawmakers to be ‘aggressive and combative’ in calling out the failures of BJP-ruled NDA government.
People will change govt if you try to change Constitution, Oppn warns Mahayuti
Mumbai, March 25: The Congress Legislature Party leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Tuesday warned the Mahayuti government that if any attempt is made to change the Constitution, the people will change the government.”
Next meeting on delimitation will be held in Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
Chennai, March 22: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday said that the next meeting on the delimitation of constituencies will be held in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Delimitation row: Progressive states face a choice -- submit or resist, we choose resistance, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, March 22: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at a Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting that “Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and every progressive state, today in this room faces a stark choice: submit to domination or rise in resistance.
Proposed Amendment granting 4 per cent quota in Govt contracts to Muslims is unconstitutional and discriminatory: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
New Delhi March 22: Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to withhold consent to a proposed amendment to the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurements Act, which seeks to reserve 4 per cent of government contracts for minority communities, arguing that such a provision violates 'constitutional principles of equality, secularism, and non-discrimination' while potentially deepening social and economic divisions.
K'taka govt's 4 pc Muslim quota a threat to national unity, will challenge it in court: BJP
Bengaluru, March 17: Coming down heavily on the Congress-led Karnataka government over its decision to provide 4 per cent reservation to Muslims in tenders, the BJP has stated that this move has the potential to balkanise India. The party has also declared that it would challenge the move in the court.
Urban Naxals: Sule urges Maha to review security Bill amid Secretariat's move to seek public views
Mumbai, March 15: NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule on Saturday attacked the state government saying that the Bill to check the 'Urban Naxal' menace known as the Maharashtra Special Public Security Act, 2024 undermines the fundamental rights of citizens.
SC notice to Centre on plea challenging IT Blocking Rules
New Delhi, March 3: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a plea challenging the IT Rules which makes it optional to issue a blocking request notice to the originator of the digital content.
Reduction in K'taka's tax revenue share is attack on federal structure: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Feb 28: The Union government's attempt to further reduce Karnataka's rightful share of tax revenue is not just anti-Karnataka but also a direct attack on the federal structure enshrined in the Constitution, stated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Union Law Minister highlights philanthropy's role in achieving social, legal equality
New Delhi New Delhi, February 21: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the importance of philanthropy in achieving social and legal equality at the launch of the KK Luthra Centre by Jindal Global Law School.
Supreme Court pushes for better childcare facilities in public places across India
New Delhi, February 19: The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Central Government to issue a reminder to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories (UTs) to set up separate baby care facilities for women in public spaces.
Purpose was to thank people who worked so hard during elections: Priyanka Gandhi on UDF meeting in Kerala
Malappuram, February 10: After the United Democratic Front (UDF) meeting in Kerala, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that the purpose was to thank the people who had worked hard during the elections.
UCC registration has no relation with residence certificate: Expert Committee member
Dehradun, February 7: Professor Surekha Dangwal, a member of the expert committee that drafted the Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand and the Vice Chancellor of Doon University, has clarified that the registration under UCC has nothing to do with the domicile or Permanent Residence Certificate of the state.
Congress destroyed the spirit of Constitution makers: PM Modi in Parliament
New Delhi, February 7: Recalling the Emergency period in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday slammed the Congress government for jailing and banning the works of multiple individuals who protested against the ruling government at that time.
Gareebon ki baat boring hi lagegi: PM Modi attacks Rahul Gandhi in Parliament
New Delhi, February 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took a veiled jab at the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, saying that people who resort to "photo sessions" at the homes of the poor will find boring the discussion in Parliament about such deprived people.
UCC is that feeling of Constitution that will establish harmony, equality: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi
Gandhinagar, February 4: Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Tuesday stated that UCC is that feeling of the Constitution that will establish harmony and equality.
Manu Gaur explains why UCC calls for registration of live-in relationships
New Delhi, Jan 28: The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand has sparked widespread discussion. Manu Gaur, a member of the committee that drafted the UCC rules, spoke to IANS about various aspects of the law and how it addresses the needs of different political parties, social issues, and legal requirements.
Attempt to provide equal rights to all citizens: Uttarakhand CM Dhami after implementation of UCC
Dehradun, January 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami officially announced the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand, calling Monday a historic day not only for the state but for the entire nation. He stated that the implementation of the UCC is an attempt to provide equal rights to all citizens.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami launches UCC portal, credits people for implementation
Dehradun, Jan 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) portal and rules on Monday, marking a historic moment as Uttarakhand becomes the first state in India to implement the UCC.
President Murmu lauds 'One Nation One Election' move, says India's economy now influences global economic trends
New Delhi, January 26: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday backed moves on 'One Nation One Election' as she emphasised the role of the Constitution in providing the foundation of "our collective identity as Indians" and noted that India's economy today influences the global economic trends.