New Delhi: The aggressive stance taken by the central government in the ongoing hearing on the recognition of same-sex marriages in the Supreme Court has created a surprise. The Modi government has also questioned the right of the Supreme Court to rule on this issue by adopting a stance that same-sex marriages should not be recognized under any circumstances.
According to constitutional experts, the Supreme Court has the power to interpret any constitutional provision. It is surprising that the BJP government is acting without knowing this. Parliament has the power to change the interpretation of the Supreme Court. BJP government should use it.
According to him, the Centre's argument of Indian tradition is not valid as the laws are not made keeping in mind the tradition. The Centre's argument is that the legal recognition of same-sex marriages will create complications in matters of adoption, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, etc. as all legal provisions are based on marriage between a man and a woman. These provisions may change after interpretation by the Supreme Court.
Mukul Roy's family alleges against BJP
The drama unfolding around the alleged disappearance of Trinamool Congress leader Mukul Roy is providing great entertainment. Roy's family claimed that Mukul Roy has gone missing and is not in a good mental state. Mukul Roy's son Subhranshu also filed a missing complaint of his father at the Bidhannagar police station.
A day after this statement, Mukul Roy appeared in Delhi. Mukul Roy said, I am a BJP MLA. I want to stay with BJP. BJP has arranged my stay in Delhi. I want to meet Amit Shah and talk to JP Nadda.
Following Roy's statement, his family has alleged that BJP should not play dirty politics by using mentally ill Roy. Regarding this drama, Trinamool's Kunal Ghosh quipped that Mukul Roy spends three days a week in the BJP and three days in the Trinamool while relaxing with tea on Sundays.
Women leader's allegation against Youth Congress president
Assam Youth Congress President Angkita Dutta met Youth Congress National President Srinivas B.V. Alleging harassment has created a sensation. Dutta also claimed that Rahul Gandhi was told about the harassment by Srinivas during the Bharat Jodo Yatra but no action was taken against Srinivas.
Angkita Dutta said that because I am a girl, Srinivasa constantly harasses and discriminates against me. Youth Congress secretary-in-charge Vardhan Yadav is also involved in harassment. BV thinks that she is very powerful and can harass and humiliate women because of the blessings of big leaders.
Congress sources say that Angkita has been in touch with the BJP for a long time. Now he has decided to leave the party so he makes these allegations. Angkita's father was a minister in the Congress government of Assam.
Supriya claims, there will be two big explosions in 15 days
Due to Supriya Shule's statement, there is an expectation that something new will happen in Maharashtra politics. The superintendent has said that after 15 days there will be two big explosions in the country's politics. One of the blasts will take place in Delhi and the other will take place in Maharashtra. Earlier there were speculations that Ajit Pawar will leave NCP along with his supporting MLAs, Supriya has said this.
However, Ajit Pawar was shocked and said, should I write on the stamp paper that I will stay in NCP for life? After this statement, speculations have started about the meaning of Supriya's words. For the last few days, there have been rumors that Ajit Pawar has convinced 40 NCP MLAs to join the BJP government. Ajit Pawar may join the coalition government with more than two-thirds of the NCP MLAs. Pawar has also taken the signatures of all the MLAs on the consent forms.
Gangrape victim's house burnt in UP
A 13-year-old minor girl was gang-raped in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh. As the accused of this gang-rape came out and set the victim's house on fire, questions have been raised against the Yogi Adityanath government's claim to have eradicated gangsterism. Two girls aged 7 months and 2 months were also burnt in the fire set by the rape accused.
The victim and her mother have alleged that the rapists were pressuring them to settle the case, but when they were not ready, they beat them up. After that, the house was set on fire. Rapists tried to burn two innocent children.
In this incident, on February 13, 2022, five youths of the village raped a 13-year-old minor girl. As a result, Sagira got pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl seven months ago. In this case, three youths of the village were sent to jail but have been out on bail for a month.
Gowda got into a fight over tickets in the family
Dev Gowda had to intervene as the family was torn apart due to internal fighting in the Karnataka assembly elections. Hassan assembly seat is considered to be the stronghold of Dev Gowda family. Dev Gowda's son Revanna's wife Bhavani sought a ticket from this seat but Kumaraswamy asked H.P. Giving the ticket to Swaroop, a furious Bhavani announced to contest as an independent. Sources claim that Bhavani will not fight after Dev Gowda's assurance.
Kumaraswamy is all-powerful in JDS but there is a fierce war going on between the families of the two brothers. Revanna himself is an MLA from Hollenrasipura and is running for re-election. His son Prajwal Hasan is a Lok Sabha MP from the seat while another son Suraj is a member of the Legislative Council.
Kumaraswamy's wife Anita is an MLA from Ramnagar. He has vacated this seat for his son Nikhil. Actor Nikhil is the president of the JD(S) youth wing. Nikhil lost from Mandya seat in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
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Foreign Minister slamming Siddaramaiah on Sudan issue
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has appealed to the Center for immediate intervention to bring 31 Indian tribals trapped in Sudan safely back to India amid violent clashes. 31 tribals of Karnataka's Hakki Pikki caste are trapped in Sudan, the Congress leader tweeted. In response to this, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar lashed out at Siddaramaiah for his irresponsible attitude and also asked him to refrain from making the situation in Sudan political. The Indian Embassy in Khartoum in Sudan has been in touch with the Indian nationals living there since the fighting started in Sudan on April 14, the External Affairs Minister added.
10,000 coins given as candidature deposit
An independent candidate named Yankappa of Yadgir constituency in Karnataka for the assembly elections to be held on May 10 gave Rs 10,000 coins as a deposit to be paid while filling his ballot paper. He collected these coins from the people (voters) of his constituency. Yankappa has taken an oath to dedicate his life to the people of his community and the villagers.
Atiq's murder: Notice to UP Police
National Human Rights Commission regarding the murder of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police R.K. Vishwakarma and Prayagraj Commissioner Ranjit Sharma have been served notices and asked to submit a detailed report within four weeks on the killing of miscreants.
Deep crisis in Karnataka BJP
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagdish Shettar, who on Monday criticized the Congress for denying BJP tickets for the assembly elections, said BJP's National General Secretary (Organization) B.L. He accused Santhosh of destroying BJP's chances of victory in the upcoming elections. As part of his 'gameplan' to take complete control of Karnataka Pradesh BJP, B.S. Shettar also added that Santosh is throwing stones at senior BJP leaders in Karnataka. Shettar described Santosh as the son of Lord Brahma. Shettar is contesting from Hubli Dharwad (Central) seat.
Guddu Muslim still beyond the reach of the police
The police have been unable to nab Atiq's wife Shaista Parveen, besides the miscreant Guddu Muslim whose name has surfaced in the killing of gangster Atiq Ahmad in UP. State Special Task Force DIG Anantdev Tiwari said that efforts are being made by the police to nab the duo. A huge cash reward has been announced for those who provide information that will be useful in nabbing the two miscreants.
Women will join self help groups for employment
Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Giriraj Singh launched the 'Sangathan Se Samriddhi - Koi Gramin Mahila Vanchit Na Reh' campaign as part of Azadika Amrit Mahotsav Inclusive Development, under which eligible self-help groups to join Self Help Groups launched by Ministry of Rural Development's Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Employment Mission One crore rural women will be encouraged. This special campaign will run till June 30, which will be held in every state.
Modi will open the Buddhist Council
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a two-day global conference of Buddhist monks, diplomats and scholars from 30 countries to be held in New Delhi on Thursday. India is the birthplace of Buddhism. It is also the land of Lord Buddha. Hence, it is our responsibility to show our Buddhist history and heritage to the world, said Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy said. The convention is being organized by the Union Ministry of Culture and the International Buddhist Federation.
LG praises the TMR team
From November, 2022 to April, 2023, the Triranga Mountain Rescue Teams were deployed to provide protection against avalanches and falling rocks to the personnel serving in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Army's Northern Command Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Anindaya Sengupta spoke to the leader of the Tiranga Mountain Rescue Team, Col. Satish Sharma (retd.) and 21 members in Udhampur, who appreciated the efforts made by the Triranga team to protect the soldiers. He described the TMR as 'Shaktipunj' for soldiers performing duty in extremely dangerous places.
BJP's attempt to gain a foothold in Kerala
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs John Barla called on Cardinal Mar George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church at St. Thomas Mount in Cochin Kakka as part of the BJP's Christian outreach program in Kerala. After that he called the meeting fruitful in a conversation with journalists. John Barla, who is a Christian himself, dismissed rumors of attacks on Christians in India as false.
- Inder Sahni
