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‘Every Generation Of The Gandhi Family Has Violated The Constitution’: PM Modi Takes Congress To The Cleaners In Lok Sabha
On Saturday (December 14), PM Modi scathingly attacked the Gandhi family during his speech on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha. Modi said that every generation of the Gandhi family, from Jawaharlal Nehru to Rahul Gandhi, violated the Constitution. Prime Minister Modi stated, “The present… Read More
Only Parliament Can Remove “Socialism” And “Secularism” From Constitution: SC
The Supreme Court of India on Monday (25th November) dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the words “Socialism” and “Secularism” from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution stating that only the Parliament of India can amend the Constitution of the country. The petition was… Read More
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Free Temples: Government Control Of Hindu Temples Is A Violation Of The Constitution
In a nation where the Constitution upholds democracy and guarantees fundamental rights to its citizens, frauds perpetuated by the governments –Central and/or State – vis-à-vis their fundamental rights are the worst kind of frauds. This is so because of the impact such frauds have on… Read More
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The Need for a Uniform Civil Code and Protest from Clergy
India, being a diverse nation with a multitude of cultures, religions, and traditions, upholds the principles of equality and secularism in its Constitution. This reflects the vision of a united nation where all citizens are treated fairly. However, one area where this vision has not… Read More
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THE LEGAL FORCE BEHIND THE POLITICS OF MINORITY APPEASEMENT
When our country gained political independence, Constitution makers did not look into सर्वधर्म समभाव philosophy of Indian history. They were more fearful of the way Jews were treated in Nazi Germany. Partition horrors had worsened the psychological trauma. Resultantly, specific provisions for minorities found their… Read More
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KERALA HC JUDGE STOPS JUDICIAL OFFICERS FROM PERFORMING KODATHI VILAKKU RITUAL DURING GURUVAYUR MANDIR FESTIVAL
On November 1, Justice A K Jayasankaran Nambiar from the Kerala high court issued an ‘instruction.’ It read, “As secular democratic institutions under the Constitution, courts cannot be seen engaging in activities that promote any particular religion. While steps are being explored to prevent the… Read More
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Communities in Tamilnadu seek to be delisted from Scheduled Caste List
India has witnessed several agitations some of which have turned violent in order to include several communities to the Scheduled Caste List in the Constitution. Tamilnadu however, witnessed a surprising turn of events where six communities are fighting to be delisted from Scheduled Castes. While… Read More
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Caste discrimination in the 21st century Tamilnadu
Even after 73 years of Independence and the progress that India has made, certain practices like caste discrimination still continue despite being banned by the Constitution which makes us question the true value of that progress. Recently there was a report where school children in… Read More
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PM Modi condemned Akash Vijayvargiya’s act, terms it unacceptable
BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya's son Akash Vijayvargiya had recently physically attacked an officer in an anti-encroachment drive using a cricket bat. The video became viral on social media. Kailash Vijayvargiya had defended his son's act and Akash was released from jail which was celebrated.… Read More
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91 Lok Sabha Constituencies Are To Participate In The First Phase Of Lok Sabha Elections In India
Lok Sabha Elections 2019's first phase have 91 constituencies that will contest with 1279 candidates from different parts of the states in India. Single Phase polling will be in 22 states and all the seven phases polls will be held in the three states of… Read More