Raghav Chadha, a prominent AAP leader, has quit the party citing disappointment and disgust, not fear, over alleged corruption and a "Sheesh Mahal" controversy. He stated that seven MPs are leaving together, believing the AAP has fallen into compromised hands. Chadha's departure follows weeks of escalating tensions and his removal as deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet President Murmu to seek the recall of seven AAP MPs, including six from Punjab, who have joined the BJP. This move follows Raghav Chadha's announcement that two-thirds of AAP's Rajya Sabha members are merging with the BJP, citing the party's deviation from its principles.
Opposition parties have submitted a fresh notice in Rajya Sabha seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, backed by 73 MPs. This follows earlier rejected impeachment notices, with accusations of 'partial conduct' favoring the ruling BJP, particularly concerning electoral roll revisions. The move occurs amidst political tensions surrounding West Bengal's assembly elections.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to an Election Commission notice regarding his "terrorist" remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kharge stated his party would reply to the EC's ultimatum, which warned of action if he failed to explain his stand within 24 hours. The controversial comment was made during campaigning in Chennai.
BJP leader Agnimitra Paul's car was vandalized in a stone-pelting incident in Asansol after she exited a polling booth. Paul alleged a deliberate attempt to influence the elections and filed a complaint. Contesting from Asansol South, she expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects, calling the election a 'war to save Bengal' focused on jobs and development.
US Ambassador to India condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on its one-year anniversary, reaffirming Washington's support for India's fight against terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also paid tribute, vowing that India will never bow to terror. The attack led to Indian military operations targeting terror infrastructure.
A bench of Justices PK Mishra and NV Anjaria told the counsels arguing on behalf of the West Bengal administration which includes the CM Mamata Banerjee and other senior officials, that they may argue on abstract legal principles but the Court cannot shut it’s eye over the practical realities going on in the State.
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