On the 75th anniversary of the Constitution, BJP leader Amit Shah took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's accusations that the BJP wants to change the Constitution. Shah countered by pointing out that the Congress has amended the Constitution numerous times for their own political gain. He also brought up the provision for amending the Constitution, which Indira Gandhi had used to curtail citizens' rights. In response to the uproar over the "One Nation One Election" Bill requiring a constitutional amendment, Shah argued that the Constitution is not immutable and that the provision for amendment allows for change to strengthen democracy.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Gandhi family in a heated parliamentary debate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution's adoption. He accused the Congress family for amending the Constitution 75 times in 55 years and defying the ideals of democracy and equality. PM Modi specifically called out former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for disrespecting the Constitution during the Emergency and for promoting the idea of a "Committed Judiciary". He stated that the Gandhi family's bad habit of changing the Constitution for their own interests has led to the neglect of fundamental rights and the oppression of innocent citizens.
In response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's criticism of VD Savarkar, Shiv Sena and BJP reminded him that his own grandmother, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had hailed the Hindutva ideologue as a "remarkable son of India". Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde read out a letter written by Indira Gandhi praising Savarkar and questioned if she was also anti-Constitution. The House witnessed tumultuous scenes as Rahul Gandhi attempted to respond but was not allowed.
During a heated debate on the Constitution in parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party. He accused former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru of misusing the Constitution and said that the current Congress leadership continues to attack it. PM Modi also spoke about the Emergency and the Shah Bano case, criticizing Indira Gandhi's actions during that time. He accused her son, Rajiv Gandhi, of sacrificing justice for the sake of vote bank politics.
South Indian actor Nani recently appeared on The Rana Daggubati Show and had a candid conversation about his personal life and marriage to Anjana Yelavarthy, granddaughter of renowned scientist Yelavarthy Nayudamma. Nani shared some heartwarming anecdotes about their love story and how he was able to convince his wife's well-educated family for their marriage. He also shared interesting details about Anjana's grandfather's connections to famous personalities like Mrs. Indira Gandhi and NTR Sir.
On November 19th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the legacy of India's first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, on her 107th birth anniversary. Gandhi's role in uniting India is celebrated on this day, known as National Integration Day. Her contributions to national unity and development continue to inspire leaders and citizens alike. Despite her tragic assassination, Indira Gandhi's courage, leadership, and lifelong struggle for the country's well-being endure. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and President Mallikarjun Kharge also paid tribute to their grandmother and former leader, highlighting her dedication to preserving India's unity and integrity.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a set of petitions demanding the elimination of "secular", "socialist" and "integrity" from the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. The court stated that after 44 years of their introduction in 1976 by the Indira Gandhi government, there is no genuine reason for challenging the Constitutional amendment. The petitioners, including Subramanian Swamy, argued that these words violate the basic structure of the Constitution, but the apex court disagreed and emphasized that parliament holds the power to amend it. The court also pointed out the delay in filing the petition and clarified that parliament's power to amend the Constitution is not constrained by the date of its adoption.
After Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's victory in the 2024 Indian parliamentary elections, members of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) expressed their congratulations and belief that her win signifies a boost for women's empowerment in India. They also drew comparisons to her grandmother, Indira Gandhi, who they say championed women's rights during her tenure as prime minister. Meanwhile, they criticized the opposing BJP and RSS parties for their lack of support for women in politics and society.
As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia unfolds, the discussion shifts to a different kind of contest - the impact of Indian Prime Ministers on the country's economy. With the likes of Narendra Modi, Manmohan Singh, and Indira Gandhi at the forefront, this debate has been ongoing for decades. With newcomers Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy making their Test debuts, the question arises - which Indian PM has made the biggest impact on the economy? This analysis delves into the policies and actions of past Indian leaders and the impact on the country's economic growth.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Malikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 103rd birth anniversary at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi. Gandhi took to social media to share heartfelt memories of his grandmother and expressed how she continues to be a source of strength and inspiration. Indira Gandhi, India's first and only woman prime minister, is remembered as a fearless leader and pioneer of economic and social reforms in the country.