There has been a rising trend in India of attacks against the judiciary and the Supreme Court, as seen in the recent statements made by BJP member of Parliament Nishikant Dubey and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. This dangerous trend can be traced back to the century-old project led by the RSS to establish a Hindu Rashtra in India. With the executive and legislative branches of the government already under the control of Hindu Rashtra forces, controlling the judiciary has become a top priority for these forces in order to pave the way for the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra.
Bangladeshi far-right group Khelafat Majlish plans to stage a mass march to the Indian Embassy in Dhaka to protest against the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act by the Indian Parliament. The outfit's leader, Maulana Mamunul Haque, claims that the Act aims to illegally acquire Muslim-owned lands for the construction of religious structures by giving them legal backing. This move has sparked outrage among Muslims in India, who see it as an interference in their religious rights. Meanwhile, the Indian government has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh, with the Ministry of External Affairs describing it as part of a disturbing pattern of persecution under the country's interim administration.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has once again emphasized that Parliament is the supreme authority according to the Constitution and that there is no entity above it. Speaking at an event in Delhi University, Dhankhar stated that elected representatives hold the power to decide the content of the Constitution and are ultimately accountable to the people through elections. These remarks by the Vice President are likely to spark a new debate on the balance of power between the Judiciary and the legislature, coming just days after his criticism of the courts for acting as 'super-Parliament' without any accountability.
Congress leader Pawan Khera has called for BJP MP Nishikant Dubey to be reprimanded for his derogatory comments against the Supreme Court and accused Prime Minister Modi of giving him tacit approval. Khera emphasized the importance of reining in MPs and questioned the influence behind such attacks on the highest judiciary. This came after Dubey's call to shut down Parliament, sparking widespread condemnation and concern over the state of Indian democracy.
The recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Act, which addresses the management of religious properties, has sparked controversy and has been challenged in the Supreme Court. This raises the question of whether the Supreme Court has the power to overturn a law passed by the Parliament. This article explains the Supreme Court's authority and previous instances of it declaring laws unconstitutional.
In a recent scandal surrounding the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah's daughter Safia Abdullah Khan has publicly denounced former RAW chief AS Dulat, stating that she never trusted him and that he was only loyal to himself. Dulat's new book claims that Farooq Abdullah actually supported the Centre's move, causing doubt among politicians and the public alike. Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija Mufti also spoke out, accusing Farooq of choosing to stay in Kashmir instead of the Parliament during the decision, further adding to the controversy.
As the nation celebrates the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar, his grandson and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar discusses Dr Ambedkar's contributions and the relevance of his thoughts in today's political and social landscape. He highlights the importance of upholding the Constitution and its principles of equality, brotherhood, and freedom of speech, while also discussing Dr Ambedkar's views on economic policies and the role of Parliament in decision-making. He also raises concerns about the current state of the economy and its impact on the common man's livelihood, and the need for policies that promote social justice and equal opportunities.
Amid escalating protests and violence in West Bengal, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee appeals for peace and cautions against those trying to create unrest in the name of religion. He also criticizes the Supreme Court verdict on the SSC recruitment scam, alleging BJP's biased attitude towards the state. The passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill in parliament has further intensified the situation in the region.
The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed by Parliament after a 13-hour long debate in the Rajya Sabha. The government hailed it as a "historic reform" for the benefit of the minority community, while the opposition criticized it as "anti-Muslim" and "unconstitutional". The revised bill, which aims to enhance the management and registration process of waqf properties, was approved by both Houses of Parliament and awaits presidential assent to become law. The Union Minority Affairs Minister noted that the Joint Parliamentary Committee's consultation process for this bill was the largest in India's democratic history, receiving over 97 lakh petitions and opinions from various stakeholders.
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi vehemently opposes the Waqf amendment bill during a Lok Sabha discussion, stating that it is an attack on the foundation of Parliament and the Constitution. He also alleges that the government has ulterior motives for pushing the amendment, including diluting the Constitution, defaming minorities, dividing society, and disenfranchising the minority community. He questions the timing of the amendment and accuses the BJP-led government of restricting religious freedoms in India.