Sammya Mukhopadhyay

New Delhi, Delhi, India

The anti-defection law, which made its way into Indian statute books through the 52nd amendment to the Indian Constitution in 1985, seeks to counter the “evil of political defections.” The law, which added the tenth schedule to the Indian Constitution sought to end the ‘ayaram-gayaram’ culture which had become a part of Indian politics wherein MLAs would join one party after another just to stay in power. ,Features of anti-defection law,The anti-defection law deals with elected members to Parliament and legislative assemblies and pertains to their changing political groupings after being elected on either a party ticket or as an independent candidate. The law, which has often criticised for being too stringent, aims to stop political defections. Also Read | A faltering Uddhav echoes Balasaheb, says ‘will step down if Sena asks’,Disqualification: A member of Parliament or a state legislative assembly can be disqualified from membership if they voluntarily give up their political party or votes contrary to the directive of their political party in the House or abstains from voting. ,Exception: The exception to the anti-defection law kicks in when two-thirds of MPs or MLAs of a political party have either decided to create a separate unit or become a new political party. The key factor in case of exceptions is that two-thirds of members have to agree to defect for the anti-defection law to not kick in. Also Read | MVA crisis: 5 big takeaways from CM Uddhav Thackeray's speech to Shiv Sena,Criticism of anti-defection law,Since the adoption of the anti-defection law at a time when political defections were passe in Indian politics, political observers have found that the law often stifles the freedom of legislators to vote “their conscience”. Critics say the role of a legislator is to vote independently in the House keeping the interests of his constituency in mind. ,However, votaries of the anti-defection law say that the law has helped in curbing political bribery and corruption and ensures stability of government.

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<ul>
 <li>Anti-defection law entered the Indian statute books in 1985</li>
 <li>The law constituted the tenth schedule of the Indian Constitution</li>
 <li>The law is meant to stifle political corruption and ensure stable government</li>
</ul>

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The Indian Supreme Court’s order to hold sedition cases in abeyance until the Union government completes its re-evaluation of the contentious Article 124A, the country’s sedition law, has attracted several responses from India’s political establishment. Indian Law Minister Kiran Rijiju said Wednesday that the government has made its position clear and while he “respected the court and its independence,” there is a “Lakshman Rekha,” or line not meant to be crossed. Also Read | Why is India reviewing its British-era sedition law?,The law minister’s comment comes after the Indian government, on Monday, said that it wants to review the sedition law. At the Supreme Court on Wednesday, the India’s Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that while the law will be reviewed pending cases should not be held in abeyance. Also Read | How India's sedition law came into being,“We do not know the gravity of offences pan-India. There may be other terrorism charges too in these cases. These pending cases are not before police or government. But they are before Court. So, we should not guess the wisdom of Courts,” Mehta said. “A cognisable offence cannot be prevented from being registered, staying the effect may not be a correct approach and therefore, there has to be a responsible officer for scrutiny, and his satisfaction is subject to judicial review,” Mehta added. Also Read | Indian Supreme Court asks Center to reconsider sedition law,Indian Supreme Court Chief Justice NV Ramana, however, said: “It is clear that Centre agrees that the rigours of (sedition) are not in tune with the current situation. It will be appropriate not to use this provision of law till further re-examination is over.” ,“We hope and expect that centre and state will desist from registering any FIR under 124A or initiate proceeding under the same till re-examination is over.”,The Supreme Court’s position saw the law minister remind the apex court of a “Lakshman Rekha” (a final line), apparently referring to the separation of powers of between the legislature and the judiciary. ,All organs must respect each other and “whatever we say and do we have to ensure that we respect the provisions and Constitution of India and all the existing laws,” said Rijiju. Congress, India’s principal opposition party, welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision. Congress general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted: “free Speech will not be throttled by autocrats & dictators masquerading as rulers.” ,“Supreme Court has sent a clear message,” said his tweet. ,The Congress spokesperson further wrote: “Speaking truth to power can’t be sedition and the status quo will change.”

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<ul>
 <li>India is reviewing its colonial era sedition law</li>
 <li>The sedition law is contained in Article 124A of the Indian Constitution</li>
 <li>The sedition law is alleged to have been used by governments to stifle dissent</li>
</ul>

How Indian political parties reacted to Supreme Court’s sedition law position

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Google Doodle marked India's Republic Day on Wednesday with a graphic depicting the country's famed parade. Google's logo showed elements of the parade that included musical instruments, the Indian flag and animals like elephants and camels. ,The following elements from the January 26 parade are shown in the Google Doodle (left to right): An elephant; a horse; a dog; a camel; a red tabla; the parade path; a saxophone; doves; and India's national flag. Also Read: What are the awards and medals that will be given out on Republic Day?,India is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day on January 26th, 2022, to mark the anniversary of its constitution coming into effect. The Indian constitution was first adopted on November 26, 1949 after the approval of national legislators. This year's Republic Day celebrations were kicked off a day earlier than usual to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, an iconic freedom fighter. This year's Republic Day parade, which is conducted on New Delhi's Rajpath, will be similar to the Google Doodle and will see multiple events overlap. ,New Delhi skies will see 75 Indian Air Force aircraft, performances by 480 dancers, the launch of 'Shaheedon Ko Shat Shat Naman' initiative and a countrywide Vande Bharatam dance competition, according to reports from NDTV. Also Read: History, significance of Republic Day: The biggest festival of Indian democracy,The day symbolises India’s independence from the 200-year-long British rule in the truest sense for this is the day the Government of India Act (1935) was replaced by the Indian Constitution, which led to the complete repeal of the foreign and anarchist era from the Indian soil. The Beating Retreat ceremony, which is scheduled for January 28, India plans to hold a 'Make in India' drone show in New Delhi. As seen in the rehearsals, the show is expected to showcase 1,000 drones.

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<ul>
 <li>Multiple elements of the Republic Day parade are seen in the Doodle</li>
 <li>75 IAF aircraft will be seen in Delhi skies on January 26</li>
 <li>The Beating Retreat ceremony will showcase 1,000 drones</li>
</ul>

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Google Doodle: India's Republic Day themed illustration shows Jan 26 parade

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December 6, 2021 marks the 66th death anniversary of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the man who is regarded as the Father of Indian Constitution. There is a significant reason behind the day being celebrated as the ‘Mahaparinirvan Diwas’. Also Read | Constitution Day 2021: Facts about Indian Constitution, the world's longest,The term ‘parinivan’ is derived from Buddhist traditions and has a deep meaning attached to it. A parinivana is a person who is believed to have attained nirvana after death, they are free of the samsara, karma and rebirth. ,As per the Mahaparinibbana Sutta, Budhha’s death at the age of 80 is considered to be the original Mahaparinirvana. Also Read | Rare 1968 Marathi film on BR Ambedkar acquired by National Film Archives,Bhimrao Ambedkar chose to reject several other religions including Islam, Christianity and Zoroastrianism among others in favour of Budhhism. A few weeks before his death, the social reformer adopted Neo-Buddhism or Navayana which is why the term ‘Mahaparinirvan’ was adopted to refer to his death anniversary. ,Ambedkar converted publicly on October 14, 1956 and the occasion was marked by approximately 3,80,000 people following his footsteps in the same ceremony. This was followed by roundabout 3,00,000 followers of his converting to Budhhism just two days later. Also Read | Dr BR Ambedkar's top quotes that still remain relevant,Bhimrao’s position as a Budhhist leader is what inspired the usage of ‘Mahaprinivan Diwas’ to mark his death anniversary. The occasion commemorated the contributions of one of India’s greatest revolutionaries whose contributions to the Indian society will be remembered for eternity. ,Bhimrao advocated for the rights of Dalits and women, two social groups that suffered the most. His vision and his work continues to be an inspiration for people all over the world. India’s first law minister dedicated his entire life to working for the causes he believes in. Also Read | This day that year: Dr BR Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1990,On top of his contributions as a social reformer, he worked as an economist and helped several people out of poverty’s web through his teachings.

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<ul>
 <li>December 6 marks the death anniversary of BR Ambedkar</li>
 <li>The social reformer converted to Budhhism as few weeks before his death</li>
 <li>In his last days he turned into a leader of the Buddhist movement</li>
</ul>

Why is BR Ambedkar’s death anniversary celebrated as Mahaparinirvan Diwas?

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December 6 is celebrated annually as the Mahaparinirvan Divas every year to mark the death anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar whose contributions and visionary thinking are celebrated on this day. He laid down the social and legal foundation of the Republic of India. Babasaheb lived a tough life which was marred with new challenges everyday but his determination and problem-solving skills are evident were on display every time. Also Read | Constitution Day 2021: Facts about Indian Constitution, the world's longest,Babaseheb Ambedkar’s expertise in subjects knew no bounds and he was well versed in areas ranging from education, economy, law, journalism, politics to sociology. Above all, the work he did as a social reformer is what will be remembered for eternity. He fought with innumerable people, including some who received education from the best institutions in the world, to eradicate the social scourge of untouchability. Ambedkar was one of those who challenged Mahatama Gandhi on a frequent basis. The social reformer went on to convert to Budhhism and devoted his life to spreading education amongst the masses. He helped improve their economic as well as social status by challenging age old norms that had plagues the country for years. Also Read | Rare 1968 Marathi film on BR Ambedkar acquired by National Film Archives,When Ambedkar spoke, the world listened. The work he put in to combat discrimination against women and promote gender equality had a humongous role to play in society. On this day, we take a look back on 5 interesting facts about the Father of Indian constitution,Babasehab Ambedkar received education at the prestigious Columbia University in the United States and the London School of Economics in Britain. As per government releases, he received a scholarship by the Maharaja of Baroda in order to pursue studies in the United States. Also Read | Dr BR Ambedkar's top quotes that still remain relevant,Babasaheb led the ‘Mahad Satyagraha’ or ‘Chavdar Tale Satyagraha’ in 1927 to fight for the ‘untouchables’ right to draw water from the public tank in Mahad. It is located in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. Nearly 5,000 men and women walked towards the Chavdar Tank that day. Babasehab adopted Budhhism weeks before his death at a ceremony which was held in Nagpur. Also Read | This day that year: Dr BR Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1990,Babasehab played a big role in the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India often known as the ‘bank of banks’. Its concepts were inspired by the guidelines presented by Ambedkar to the Hilton Young Commission on the basis of his book ‘The Problem of the Rupee – Its Origin and Its Solution’. Babasaheb’s last name was originally spelled as Ambawadekar but he ended up adopting ‘Ambedkar’ when his teacher mistakenly put that spelling in the school record.

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<ul>
 <li>Mahaprinirvan Diwas marks the death anniversary of BR Ambedkar</li>
 <li>The social reformer was one of the biggest contributors in the making of Indian constitution</li>
 <li>He fought for the rights of women and abolition of untouchability</li>
</ul>

BR Ambedkar death anniversary: Why the Father of Indian Constitution remains relevant

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Constitution Day programme at Vigyan Bhawan Friday. India celebrates November 26 as the country’s Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 1950. The prime minister, having addressed legislative and executive wings of the Indian state in the morning, addressed the judiciary in the evening. Also Read | As India celebrates Constitution Day, a look back at its history and significance,In his address, Prime Minister Modi chose to focus on the recent climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland and slammed developed nations for trying to thwart “India’s growth” by criticising its climate endeavours. Narendra Modi said that India’s criticism by developed nations is an indication of their persisting colonial mindset. “Today no nation directly exists as a colony to any other nation. But it doesn’t mean that the colonial mindset has ended,” the Prime Minister said in Hindi. ,He added that it is this colonial mindset and the distortions caused by it that has allowed developed nations whose accumulated emissions had contributed to 15 times more absolute emissions than India that has led to this criticism. Also Read | COP26: Nations strike climate deal with coal compromise,Narendra Modi further said that the climate issue was being hijacked and referred directly to the talks at the COP26 Summit. ,The COP26 Summit was the 26th United Nations Climate Conference. While India made significant pledges on the global stage with regard to achieving net zero emissions by 2070, the world’s second-most populous country’s position on coal-use invited controversy. ,The member nations at the climate summit apparently wanted the Glasgow Climate Pact to pledge a gradual “phase out” of coal. India disagreed, and along with China, called for the phrase to be changed to “phase down” the use of coal. ,Both Indian and Chinese economies, despite some recent interventions, continue to depend on coal. The Indian government’s perspective is that developed nations have already advanced their economies through the use of coal and asking developing nations to abjure from its use is unjust. ,However, India’s position on coal was widely criticised by developed countries and leaders of multilateral organisations. Alok Sharma, the British MP who presided over COP26, had said following the summit that India and China will have to explain their position on coal to climate-vulnerable countries. ,The Indian Prime Minister’s Constitution Day address before the heads of the country’s judiciary is largely being seen as a message to the world on the nation’s perspective on development and its response to climate change.

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<ul>
 <li>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian judiciary in his Constitution Day address on Friday</li>
 <li>India observes November 26 as Constitution Day to commemorate the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950</li>
</ul>

'Colonial mindset': COP26 in focus in PM Modi's Constitution Day speech

NarendraModi

COP26

ClimateChange

Priyadarshni Bishnoi

Delhi, India

Constitution Day is observed on November 26 to commemorate the adoption of India's Constitution. Samvidhan Diwas is another name for the day. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, but it didn't take effect until January 26, 1950. The Constituent Assembly had met on November 26, 1949, and the passing of the Constitution was greeted with loud and prolonged cheers and thumping of desks. Also Read | This day that year: Dr BR Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1990,In his speech before putting the motion to pass the Constitution, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, President of the Constituent Assembly, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and said, “I shall only hope that all those whose good fortune it may be to work this Constitution in future, will remember that it was a unique victory which we achieved by unique method taught by the Father of the Nation, and it is upto us to preserve and protect the Independence that we have won and to make it really bear fruit for the man in the street. While the constitution was the result of the efforts of many leaders, B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the drafting committee, was its chief architect. He was also India's first Law and Justice Minister. Also Read | For how many generations reservations will continue, asks SC,Here are some inspirational quotes by Dr. Ambedkar that help understand the true meaning of democracy and independence as the country celebrates Constitution Day 2021:,“Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of…social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life…, “Democracy is not merely a form of government. It is primarily a mode of associated living, of conjoint communicated experience. It is essentially an attitude of respect and reverence towards fellow men,“The Constitution can provide only the organs of State such as the Legislature, the Executive and the Judiciary. The factors on which the working of those organs of the State depend are the people and the political parties they will set up as their instruments to carry out their wishes and their politics. “However good a constitution may be, if those who are implementing it are not good, it will prove to be bad. However bad a constitution may be, if those implementing it are good, it will prove to be good, “I measure the progress of a community by the degree of progress which women have achieved

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Priyadarshini Bishnoi

<ul>
 <li>In his speech before putting the motion to pass the Constitution, Dr. Rajendra Prasad paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi</li>
 <li>B R Ambedkar, the chairman of the drafting committee, was its chief architect</li>
 <li>Some inspirational quotes by Dr. Ambedkar that help understand the true meaning of democracy</li>
</ul>

Constitution Day 2021: Top quotes by BR Ambedkar on democracy, independence

Joy Tirkey

Constitution Day, also known as National Law Day, is celebrated in India every year on November 26. This day is observed to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. It was back in 1949, on this day, that the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India. It came into effect on January 26, 1950. The Government of India, by a gazette notification, declared November 26 as Constitution Day on November 19, 2015. The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi made the declaration on October 11, 2015, while laying the foundation stone of the B. R. Ambedkar's Statue of Equality memorial in Mumbai. Since 2015, we began to celebrate 26th November as Constitution Day. From then onwards, this day is marked to honour the makers of our Constitution and to reiterate our commitment to building an India that would make them very proud, the official handle of MyGovIndia tweeted. The tweet is accompanied by a photo of PM Modi and his quote. Let us always uphold the ideals and values of our Constitution, and create an India that would make our founding father very proud, PM Modi had said in 2019. 2021 marks the 131st birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, who had chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly. He also played an important role in the drafting of the constitution. Here are some of the facts about the world's longest Constitution. -The Constituent Assembly took almost three years to frame the Indian Constitution. To be precise, it was done in 2 years, 11 months and 17 days. -Originally, the Indian Constitution was written in English and Hindi. -The Indian Constitution was signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950. -The Parliament's Central Library contains the original copies of the Indian Constitution. They are kept in helium-filled cases. -More than 2,000 amendments were made to the first draft of the Indian Constitution. -Each page of the Indian Constitution was designed by noted Santiniketan artists, including Beohar Rammanohar Sinha and Nandalal Bose. -The word 'socialist' and 'secular' were incorporated in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution during the Emergency in 1976.

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<ul>
 <li>The Government of India declared November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015</li>
 <li>BR Ambedkar had chaired the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly</li>
 <li>Originally, the Indian Constitution was written in English and Hindi.</li>
</ul>

Constitution Day 2021: Facts about Indian Constitution, the world's longest

Every year on November 26, India celebrates Constitution Day, also known as 'Samvidhan Diwas', which honours the adoption of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution was adopted on November 26, 1949, and it went into effect on January 26, 1950. ,According to a government website, the Union ministry of social justice notified the Centre's decision to celebrate November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015 to encourage constitutional values among the people of the country. ,Also Read | Farm laws to go: A timeline of the farmers' protest that shook the nation,In 1947, Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, India's first law minister in the Congress-led government, was appointed chairman of the constitution drafting committee and charged with writing the country's new constitution. ,Ambedkar's Constitution, according to American historian Granville Seward Austin, is first and foremost a social document. Parliament to celebrate Constitution Day,On Friday, President Ram Nath Kovind will lead the celebrations from the Central Hall, beginning at 11 am, to commemorate Constitution Day. The event will be addressed by the President, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. ,Also Read | Sugarcane-sweetness or Jinnah? Yogi Adityanath asks country to make a choice,Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present at the Parliament and Vigyan Bhawan celebrations. He will open the Supreme Court's two-day Constitution Day celebrations at 5:30 pm in Vigyan Bhawan later in the day. The President will then release a digital version of the Constituent Assembly Debates, an online version of a calligraphed copy of the Constitution, and an updated version of the document laying out the framework of the country's fundamental political code, which will include all amendments to date, according to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). Congress, other opposition parties to skip celebrations,The Constitution Day celebrations in Parliament will be skipped by a delegation of 13 opposition parties led by Congress on Friday. ,According to Hindustan Times, opposition parties are going to skip the event to protest what they claim is the Centre's disrespect for them, its complete unwillingness to meet their demands, and the quickened passage of bills in Parliament.

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<ul>
 <li>The Union ministry of social justice notified the Centre's decision to celebrate November 26 as Constitution Day in 2015</li>
 <li>Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was appointed chairman of the constitution drafting committee</li>
 <li>President Ram Nath Kovind will lead the celebrations from the Central Hall</li>
</ul>

As India celebrates Constitution Day, a look back at its history and significance

PrimeMinisterofIndia

RamNathKovind

Srinagar, Aug 18 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the institutions that were meant for protecting rights of the people and upholding the Constitution of the country have been Talibanised. She was answering reporters' queries after her mother, Gulshan Nazir, was questioned for nearly three hours by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case. Unfortunately, the institutions which were supposed to protect our rights and uphold the spirit and Constitution of India have been Talibanised, Mufti told reporters here. The former chief minister alleged that even the media has been Talibanised. The majority of the mainstream media is peddling BJP's narrative, they are not talking about how agencies are being misused and the Constitution is being played with, she added. Asked about the line of questioning by the ED, the PDP president asked, Do you understand the chronology? I refused to meet the delimitation commission, the next day we got the summon. I held a peaceful protest on August 5, the next day we got a summon, she claimed. Mufti said agencies like the NIA and the ED were made to do serious work. But unfortunately these agencies are being weaponised and used against politicians, activists and media personnel and students -- be it Sudha Bhardwaj or Disha Ravi or Umar Khalid or any politician. Anyone who speaks the truth, anyone who speaks against the divisive policy of BJP, anyone who speaks against their false narrative about Jammu and Kashmir, they have to bear this punishment, she alleged.

Institutions meant to protect people's rights, uphold Constitution have been 'Talibanised': Mufti

MehboobaMufti

DishaRavi

UmarKhalid

Guwahati, Jul 9 (PTI) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement that shooting criminals who try to escape from custody or snatch service guns should be pattern has dangerous ramifications of turning Assam into a 'police state' by making law enforcers trigger-happy and disregarding of human rights, state Congress chief Ripun Bora said on Friday.The chief minister had issued the statement on July 5 while justifying the series of encounters, in which at least 12 suspected insurgents and criminals were killed, since he assumed office, triggering a political slugfest in the state.Sarma should be aware that both the Supreme Court and the Gauhati High Court have ruled that no matter how dreaded criminals may be, they should be apprehended alive and the police has no right to open fire on the accused or kill them at will, Bora told reporters here.Only in case of self-defence can they be fired upon and that too below the knees. The Supreme Court has also said that if a criminal is fired upon even in self-defence or otherwise, police has to give justification before the court for its actions, the Congress leader said.Despite the apex court's ruling, a chief minister issuing such a statement speaks volumes about his disregard for the judiciary, Bora said.Sarma had earlier remarked that all opposition MLAs should join the BJP as what will they do in the opposition bench for five years? Such remarks only reflect the total disregard for the whole democratic process, and show his belief in an autocratic dictatorship, he said.Sarma had on July 6 also said that an MLA's only role is to make laws in the assembly and he/she has no part to play in developmental activities in his/her constituency, the responsibility of which rests upon ministers, and no officer is bound to listen to a legislator's directives.His remarks are not only abusive to the elected representatives but also insult our revered Constitution of India. That a Political Science degree holder and a PhD scholar like Sarma could utter such words about the Constitution is doubly shameful, Bora said.The Constitution clearly highlights not only the legislative powers of the MLAs but also their executive and financial powers, he said.Sarma's attempts to forcefully undermine the function and powers of the MLAs exposes his fascist mentality and his remark that as long as he is chief minister, it will continue in this manner is also condemnable, the state Congress chief added.

Himanta's 'shooting criminals' remark has ramifications of turning Assam into police state: Congress

RipunBora

Pratheek S

<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/tamilnadu">Tamil Nadu</a>’s ruling party <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/dmk">Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</a> (DMK), since it came to power in May, has been referring to the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/nda">NDA</a>-led government as ‘Ondriya Arasu’, which means union government, instead of ‘Mathiya Arasu’, which means central government. And that has sparked a discussion on whether the two terms are interchangeable, or on the correctness of the usage of the term ‘Centre’.,So what do the two terms mean? What is the difference between the two terms? <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/constitutionofindia">Constitution</a> expert Subash Kashyap told The News Minute, “From the point of the usage of the words, 'centre' indicates a point in the middle of a circle, whereas 'Union' is the whole circle. In India, the relationship between the so-called 'Centre' and States, as per the Constitution, is actually a relationship between the whole and its parts. The relation between the whole and its parts is definitely different from the relation between a centre and its periphery”.,Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/thomas-nides-named-us-ambassador-to-israel-days-after-a-change-of-government">Thomas Nides named US ambassador to Israel days after a change of government</a>,Kashyap added that usage of the word ‘Centre’ was not in the Constitution, which is why it would not be accurate to use it. “The word ‘Centre’ is not used in the Constitution; the makers of the Constitution specifically discarded it and instead used the word ‘Union’, he said. “'Centre' is a hangover from the colonial period because the ‘Babus’ (bureaucrats) in the North and South Block (of the Secretariat Building in New Delhi), who are used to using the word ‘Central Laws,’ ‘Central legislature,’ etc, and so everyone else, including the media, started using the word”, reported The News Minute.,Kashyap said that the issue with using the term ‘Centre’ is that the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/delhi">Delhi</a> Government ends up being seen as the central authority in the country, which could lead to other states not having as much of a say.

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Yash Bajaj

<ul>
 <li>Constitution expert Subash Kashyap said that usage of the word ‘Centre’ was not in the Constitution</li>
 <li>“'Centre' is a hangover from the colonial period", said Kashyap</li>
 <li>Kashyap said that using the word 'Centre' leads to the Delhi Government being seen as the central authority &nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Union Government or Central Government? Why DMK prefers the former

CentralGovernment

Knowledge

Shubhangi Shah

On this day, two decades ago, the architect of India's constitution Dr&nbsp;Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna, country's highest civilian honour. An advocate, a social reformer and the first law minister of independent India, <a href="https://opoyi.com/on-dr-br-ambedkars-death-anniversary-watch-this-documentary-by-ministry-of-information-and-broadcasting">Ambedkar</a> was posthumously given the honour on March 31, 1990.,Born in a Dalit Mahar family in&nbsp;present-day Madhya Pradesh’s Mhow, Ambedkar experienced untouchability first-hand and described many of them in his books. Ambedkar studied in premier education institutes&nbsp;like the Columbia University and the London School of Economics.,Although he was a lawyer and a professor, Ambedkar is largely known for his role in the making of India's constitution, with him serving as the chairman of its drafting committee.,With his role in such a prominent position, he advocated for several provisions to be included in the constitution that led to the outlawing of caste-based discrimination.,He served as India's first law and justice minister in Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet, from August 15, 1947 till December 6, 1951.&nbsp;,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/fact-check-jawarharlal-nehru-was-publicly-slapped-in-1962-for-saying-aryans-were-refugees-in-india">Fact Check: Jawarharlal Nehru was publicly slapped in 1962 for saying 'Aryans were refugees in India'</a>,Due to the inequality perpetuated through the&nbsp;Hindu doctrine of&nbsp;four-fold varna system, Ambedkar,&nbsp;along with thousands of his Dalit followers, renounced Hinduism and embraced Buddhism on October 14, 1956. He died on December 6, 1956 and his book 'The Buddha and His Dhamma' was posthumously published in 1957.

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<ul>
 <li>Dr&nbsp;Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour</li>
 <li>He served as the first law minister of independent India</li>
 <li>Ambedkar, along with thousands of his Dalit followers, converted to Buddhism on October 14, 1956</li>
</ul>

This day that year: Dr BR Ambedkar was awarded Bharat Ratna in 1990

BharatRatna

History

For how many generations would reservations in jobs and education continue, the Supreme Court sought to know during the Maratha quota case hearing on Friday and raised concerns over “resultant inequality” in case the overall 50% limit was to be removed.,A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan was vehemently told by senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Maharashtra, that the Mandal judgement on capping the quota needed a re-look in changed circumstances.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/mumbai-records-highest-single-day-spike-of-covid-19-cases-at-3062">Mumbai records highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases at 3,062</a>,He said the courts should leave it to states to fix reservation quotas in view of the changed circumstances and the Mandal judgement was premised on census of 1931.,Arguing in favour of the Maharashtra law granting quota to Marathas, Rohatgi referred to various aspects of the Mandal judgement, also known as Indra Sawhney case, and said the Centre's decision to grant 10% quota to people from economically weaker section also breached the 50% cap.,“If there is no 50% or no limit, as you are suggesting, what is the concept of equality then. We will ultimately have to deal with it. What is your reflection on that... What about the resultant inequality. How many generations will you continue,” observed the bench, which also comprised Justices L Nageswara Rao, S Abdul Nazeer, Hemant Gupta and S Ravindra Bhat.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/maharashtra-private-offices-theatres-to-operate-at-50-capacity-till-march-31-amid-covid-19-surge">Maharashtra private offices, theatres to operate at 50% capacity till March 31</a>,Rohatgi said there were many reasons for the re-look of the Mandal judgment which was premised on the census of 1931 and moreover, the population has increased many fold and reached to 135 crore.,The bench said 70 years have passed since independence and the states have been carrying on so many beneficial schemes and “can we accept that no development has taken place, that no backward caste has moved forward”.,It also observed that the purpose of reviewing the Mandal judgement was that those who have come out from backwardness must be eliminated.,“Yes, we have moved forward. But it is not that backward classes have gone down from 50 to 20%. We still have starvation deaths in this country... I am not trying to say that Indra Sawhney is completely wrong, throw it in the dustbin. I am raising issues that 30 years have gone by, the law has changed, the population has grown, backward persons may also have increased,” Rohatgi said.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/ncb-needs-to-challenge-rhea-chakrabortys-bail-order-to-assail-bombay-hcs-remarks-supreme-court">NCB needs to challenge Rhea's bail order to assail Bombay HC's remarks: SC</a>,He referred to amendments made in the Constitution and said they are the indicators that the country has not reached “anywhere near the emancipation” it required for its backwards classes.,“The fact of the matter is Parliament should know what is going on in the country. If Parliament knows it is more than 50% and has given 10% to a class of economically backward section, no warrant from court should say it cannot go over 50%,” he argued.,When a number of states have reservations exceeding 50% and in this situation, it cannot be said that this is not “a burning issue” and does not require a relook after 30 years, he said.,The arguments in the case remained inconclusive and would resume on Monday.,On Thursday, Attorney General K K Venugopal had told the apex court that the 102nd amendment to the Constitution does not deprive state legislatures to enact law determining the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and conferring benefits on them.,The 102nd Constitution amendment Act of 2018 inserted Articles 338B, which deals with the structure, duties and powers of the National Commission for Backward Class (NCBC), and 342A dealing with power of the President to notify a particular caste as SEBC as also of Parliament to change the list.,Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/haryana-reservation-in-private-sector-jobs-other-states-with-similar-provisions">Haryana reservation in private-sector jobs: Other states with similar provisions</a>,On Wednesday, the top court was told that Marathas have been dominant “socially and politically” as almost 40 per cent of MPs and MLAs of Maharashtra are from this community and the entire hypothesis that they have been left behind, faced historical injustice is completely flawed.,The top court has been hearing a clutch of cases challenging the Bombay High Court verdict which upheld the grant of quota to Marathas in admissions and government jobs in the state.

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Shubham Banerjee

<ul>
 <li>"Can we accept that no development has taken place," The Supreme Court said</li>
 <li>The apex court made the remarks during a hearing of the Maratha quota case</li>
 <li>The Maharashtra government's lawyer told the court that the Mandal judgement on capping the quota needed a re-loo</li>
</ul>

For how many generations reservations will continue, asks SC

Reservation

Maratha

Maharashta

Ratul Maitra

Rajya Sabha member of Parliament Swapan Dasgupta on Tuesday resigned from the Upper House amid attacks from the Trinamool Congress over his move to contest the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled between March 27 and April 29, reports ANI. Dasgupta’s name was announced as the BJP candidate from Tarakeshwar assembly constituency on Sunday.,Mahua Moitra, the Lok Sabha lawmaker of the Trinamool Congress, citing the Constitution had earlier tweeted that the BJP candidate and former
journalist Dasgupta must be disqualified from Parliament’s Upper House
as stipulated under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution.,"Swapan Dasgupta is BJP candidate for WB polls. 
10th Schedule of Constitution says nominated RS member to be disqualified if he joins any political party AFTER expiry of 6 months from oath.
He was sworn in April 2016, remains unallied. 
Must be disqualified NOW for joining BJP," the 45-year-old leader tweeted.,Following this up with a second tweet, she wrote, "Rajya Sabha website as of today says Swapan Dasgupta is nominated &amp; not formally BJP. If he files nomination as @BJP candidate he should be disqualified according to the Constitution’s 10th Schedule.",Also read: <a href="https://opoyi.com/watch-chai-na-bjp-na-congress-mamata-banerjee-calls-to-reject-bjp-congress-cpm">Watch | 'Chai na BJP, na Congress' Mamata Banerjee calls to reject BJP, Congress, CPM</a>,As per Rajya Sabha official website, Dasgupta was nominated to the
Upper House by the President in 2016 and is not affiliated to any party currently.,“A nominated member of a House shall be disqualified for being a
member of the House if he joins any political party after the expiry of six
months from the date on which he takes his seat after complying with the
requirements of article 99 or, as the case may be, article 188”, notes paragraph
2(3) of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution of India.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/tmc-trolls-bjps-amit-shah-for-skipping-jhargram-rally-citing-helicopter-snag">TMC trolls BJP's Amit Shah for skipping Jhargram rally citing helicopter snag</a>,In a later tweet, the Trinamool Congress MP shared a screenshot of the
list of nominated members from the Rajya Sabha website.,Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/who-is-suvendu-adhikari-the-former-tmc-leader-going-against-mamata-banerjee">Who is Suvendu Adhikari, Mamata Banerjee's ex-aide, now a challenger?</a>,Dasgupta, who was fielded by the BJP as a candidate in the upcoming
Assembly Elections in West Bengal from the Tarakeshwar seat on March 14, has
not filed his nomination yet.

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<ul>
 <li>BJP candidate Swapan Dasgupta was nominated in the Rajya Sabha in April, 2016</li>
 <li>Swapan Dasgupta was fielded by the BJP as a candidate in the Tarakeshwar seat on March 14</li>
 <li>A six-month date remains in place for any nominated member in the Upper House to join any political party</li>
</ul>

Swapan Dasgupta quits Rajya Sabha after Trinamool's Mahua Moitra cites Constitution

MahuaMoitra

RajyaSabha

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COVID-19 has caused many disruptions – major and minor – in the celebration of India's Republic Day. Like, for the first time in 55 years, January 26 will not see a Chief Guest present, after British Prime Minister – citing the inflating pandemic in his country – cancelled the visit. Like last year when anti-CAA protests were active during the D-Day, this time it is the farmers who'll hold a rally in form of protests.&nbsp;,Here's everything to know about the Republic Day Parade:,1) When will the Republic Day Parade start?,The parade will start&nbsp;at 9.50 AM from Vijay Chowk and move towards the National Stadium. The wreath laying function at the National War Memorial&nbsp;will&nbsp;take place at 9 AM.,2) What will be the route of the parade?&nbsp;,Starting from Vijay Chowk, the parade will pass through Rajpath, Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate, Princess Palace roundabout, Tilak Marg and Radial Road. Then it will turn right on “C” Hexagon, turn left again to enter the National Stadium.&nbsp;,3) What routes will be blocked on the Republic Day?,With traffic to the tableaux restricted, no traffic will be allowed on Vijay Chowk from 6 pm on Monday till the parade is over on Tuesday. The Delhi Police says that due to the parade no cross traffic will be allowed on Rajpath intersections from Monday afternoon.,The&nbsp;India Gate will be closed for traffic movements from 5 am on Tuesday till the tableaux cross Tilak Marg. The traffic will not be allowed on Tilak Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and Subhash Marg from 5 am Tuesday. The cross traffic can be allowed depending on the movement of tableaux. The routes that motorists can follow tomorrow are the north-south corridor that includes Ring Road, Ashram Chowk, Sarai Kale Khan, and Rajghat.,4) What will be the Metro schedule on Republic Day?,The Delhi Metro services will be partially shut. Four stations — Central Secretariat, Udyog Bhawan, Patel Chowk and Lok Kalyan Marg — near the Rajpath will be shut in the morning.

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 <li>The wreath laying function at the National War Memorial&nbsp;will&nbsp;take place at 9 am</li>
 <li>There will be no chief guest for the Republic Day this year</li>
 <li>Farmers will hold a 'Kisan Gantantra&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Republic Day Parade: Timings, route, traffic, Metro and restrictions

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India celebrates Republic Day on January 26 to mark the day the Constitution of India came into effect after its formal adoption by the Constituent Assembly in the year 1950. . After over 200 years of the British rule, the Indian National Congress demanded ‘Purna Swaraj’ (complete independence) on the last Sunday of January of 1930, which was January 26. The Constitution of India was drafted on November 26, 1949 and it came into effect on January 26, 1950. . #RepublicDay #ConstitutionofIndia #Knowledge .

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Find out what Republic Day means below.

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The answer is - January 26th, 1950. The Republic is governed in terms of the Constitution of India which was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on November 26th, 1949 and came into force on January 26th, 1950. The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with certain unitary features. The constitutional head of the Executive of the Union is the President. #ConstitutionofIndia #Government #India .

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Do you know when did the Constitution of India came into effect?

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The answer is - Article 14. Article 14 of the Constitution of India provides for equality before the law or equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. It states: "The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.". #article14 #ConstitutionofIndia #equality .

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