Constitution

December 16, 2024 2:17 PM

“Amendments brought to protect those in power”: Nirmala Sitharaman targets Nehru, Indira during Rajya Sabha debate on Constitution

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a sharp critique of former Congress leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi during a debate in the upper house on the Constitution on Monday, accusing them of introducing constitutional amendments aimed at protecting the interests of those in power, rather than strengthening democracy. Sitharaman said that after World War II, more than 50 countries gained independence and drafted their constitutions, many of which underwent significant changes ove...

November 26, 2024 8:51 AM

President Murmu to address members of both Houses of Parliament to mark 75 years of Constitution

As part of celebrations for completing 75 years of the Constitution, President Droupadi Murmu will address members of both Houses of Parliament in the Central Hall here on Tuesday. The event will witness the presence of Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Union Ministers, Members of Parliament, foreign dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Vice-President Dhankhar will also deliver an address, with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla welcoming th...

October 21, 2024 7:02 PM

Pakistan empowers parliament to pick country’s top judge

Pakistan approved changes to the constitution on Monday, which included empowering parliament to pick the Supreme Court's chief justice, drawing criticism from opposition parties who said it was an attempt to subvert the judiciary. Pakistan's top court has become a battleground between the government and jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, ruling on issues ranging from a controversial national election to a potential military court trial for Khan and his supporters. The constitutional cha...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Congress declares Rahul Gandhi to be Leader of Opposition in 18th Lok Sabha

The Congress party on Tuesday announced that Rahul Gandhi, MP from Raebareli, will serve as the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the 18th Lok Sabha. This appointment ends a 10-year absence of an official LoP in the Lower House since 2014. Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal made the announcement in the national capital, saying, "Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been appointed as the LoP in the Lok Sabha." This decision comes after the Congress secured 100 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a s...