The Delhi HC upheld the Centre's decision to move Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital. The court found the government's action was not arbitrary given his health condition. His wife's petition for transfer to a private hospital was declined by the court. The court noted Wangchuk's family has been given unrestricted access to him.
A joint parliamentary committee deferred its draft report on removing leaders facing serious charges. The panel decided more consultations were needed before adopting its five recommendations. Members voted on recommendations, with some BJP members also voting against initial proposals. The committee suggested suspending, not permanently removing, leaders detained for thirty days. This bill seeks to amend the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.
Madan Mitra has left Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faction for a rebel group. He dismissed allegations that his decision was linked to the Enforcement Directorate's actions. Mitra stated his move was purely based on the current political landscape in West Bengal. He expressed disappointment with the TMC's strategy and leadership focus. Mitra also praised the political strength of Suvendu Adhikari.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting. He requested adequate time for opposition parties to study the revised delimitation proposals. The Congress party plans to strongly oppose the proposed delimitation bill if reintroduced. They will also work to maintain unity among all opposition parties. The party supports women's reservation but opposes linking it to delimitation.
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