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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 BJP's Stance BJP leader Amit Malviya announced on Monday that the central government has withdrawn a 58-year-old "unconstitutional order" that had banned government employees from taking part in RSS activities.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1966, imposing a ban on government employees taking part in the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has been withdrawn by the Modi government.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...

Allegations Against Rahul Gandhi: Vow to Overturn Ram Mandir Verdict Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam made startling claims on Monday, alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pledged to reverse the Supreme Court's verdict on the Ram Mandir if the Congress forms the government at the Centre. Background on the Shah Bano Case and Rajiv Gandhi's Action Krishnam asserted that during a meeting with his close aides, Rahul Gandhi proposed the establishment of a "superpower commission" to annul the SC's decision, similar to how his father, Rajiv Gandhi, overturned the Shah Bano verdict in 1985. Ram Mandir Verdict and its Context In 2019, the Supreme Court passed a historic verdict granting legal authorization for the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The temple's inauguration took place on January 22, 2021. Resignation of Radhika Khera and Allegations Against Congress Regarding Radhika Khera's resignation from the Congress, Krishnam predic...

Rahul Gandhi to File Nomination from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi: Insider Sources According to insider sources, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is anticipated to enter the Lok Sabha electoral fray from Raebareli, with the party finalizing his candidature for the constituency. Simultaneously, it's reported that Congress loyalist KL Sharma will vie for the Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, a seat Rahul Gandhi lost to BJP leader Smriti Irani in the 2019 general elections. Significance of Candidate Selections Friday marks the deadline for filing nominations for seats scheduled to go to polls on May 20, forming the fifth round of the seven-phase general elections. Despite the sources' disclosure, the Congress is yet to issue an official statement regarding its candidate selections for Amethi and Raebareli, historically considered the party's strongholds. Historical Context of Raebareli and Amethi Raebareli, Sonia Gandhi's stronghold, has been a Congress bastion for decades....

Congress Leader Chidambaram Vows to Implement "Bail is the Rule, Jail is the Exception" Principle if INDIA Bloc Comes to Power Former Union Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram made significant promises on Sunday, stating that if the INDIA bloc comes to power at the Centre, it would enact a special law to operationalize the legal principle established by the Supreme Court: "bail is the rule, and jail is the exception." Enacting New Legislation Chidambaram emphasized the need for a special law to ensure that bail is granted as a rule, especially highlighting the plight of undertrial prisoners, a majority of whom belong to marginalized communities. He underscored the importance of implementing this principle effectively in lower courts, where it is often overlooked. Repealing Controversial Laws In addition to promising to implement the "bail is the rule" principle, Chidambaram stated that the INDIA bloc would repeal several contentious laws enacted by ...