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Delhi HC Seeks Response from Bansuri Swaraj on  Somnath Bharti's Plea The Delhi High Court has recently directed BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj to respond to a plea filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti, challenging her victory in the New Delhi constituency Lok Sabha elections. The plea alleges 'corrupt practices' in the election process. Court Orders Removal of BSP Candidate from Case The court has also ordered the removal of Raaj Kumar Anand, a Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidate, from the list of respondents. Somnath Bharti had alleged that Anand was used by the BJP to siphon votes away from him. However, the court found that Anand, who received only 5,269 votes, had no substantial impact on the election outcome. His name was removed from the case due to lack of valid cause of action. Returning Officer's Role and EVMs/VVPATs Another point of contention was the involvement of the Returning Officer, who argued that they were not a necessary party in the case. The...

Opposition and BJP Spar Over Order Allowing Govt  Employees to Participate in RSS Activities A recent order issued by the Ministry of Personnel permitting government servants to participate in activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has sparked a heated exchange between the opposition parties and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP's Stance BJP leader Amit Malviya announced on Monday that the central government has withdrawn a 58-year-old "unconstitutional order" that had banned government employees from taking part in RSS activities. He referred to the original ban, implemented in 1966, which was imposed following a massive anti-cow-slaughter protest at the Parliament, mobilized by RSS-Jana Sangh. "The unconstitutional order issued 58 years ago, in 1966, imposing a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been withdrawn by the Modi government. The original order shouldn't have been passed in t...

Delhi Court Sends Arvind Kejriwal to Judicial Custody  Till July 12 In a significant development, the Delhi Court has sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody until July 12 in connection with the excise policy case. The decision came after Kejriwal’s three-day Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody ended, and the court decided not to extend it further. Court's Decision and Immediate Reactions The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi ordered the judicial remand of Arvind Kejriwal, following arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense. Advocate DP Singh, representing the CBI, argued that Kejriwal had been uncooperative during his police custody, providing evasive replies contrary to the evidence on record. The court found these arguments sufficient to warrant judicial custody. AAP’s Response The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called the court’s decision a conspiracy orchestrated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). AAP leader Sanjay Singh criticized the CBI...

Market Mayhem: Sensex and Nifty Plummet as NDA Falls  Short of 300-Seat Mark The stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) struggled to secure a decisive lead in the ongoing national election results.  Election Results Impact Market Sentiment By 11 AM, it became clear that the BJP, on its own, was unlikely to cross the halfway mark, although it is certain that with allies, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government at the center. The idea of a coalition government led by the BJP has led to widespread market anxiety and a sharp decline in stock indices. Sharp Decline in Sensex and Nifty Since the opening of trading on Tuesday, investor sentiment has been notably bearish. The Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark Sensex plummeted by 3905.15 points, while the Nifty 50 index suffered a substantial drop, falling 1061.05 points by 11 AM. Sector-Wide Declines The decline in stocks was widespread, affecting various ...

Delhi Police Recovers Vehicle of BJP Chief's Wife Recovery of Stolen Vehicle The Delhi Police recently achieved a significant breakthrough in recovering the stolen SUV belonging to Mallika Nadda, the wife of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda. The vehicle, a Fortuner car, was reported stolen from the Govindpuri area of Delhi on March 19. Following intensive efforts, the police traced the car to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where it was found. Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the theft. Theft Incident The incident unfolded when the driver of the SUV parked the vehicle in Govindpuri and left to have lunch at his residence after getting it serviced. Upon his return, he discovered that the car was missing and promptly reported the theft to the authorities. Subsequently, the police launched an investigation and registered a case based on the complaint filed by the driver. Apprehension of Suspects Analysis of CCTV footage indicated that the stole...