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Indian Parliament: ‘Violence’ And ‘Vocabulary’ Restricted, Severely Reprimanded Here!

Sayani ChakrabortyJuly 20, 20220

Pompous Pradhan aka Dankapati once existed. Over a hundred years, he had brushed off his opponents' taunts with a Teflon-coated shield. He had a habit of returning favours in kind. As a result of the support of media sources, his outbursts were exaggerated and his opponents were demonised. But one day he realised that the two Houses of Parliament were on an equal playing field when it came to name-calling. Meanwhile, adversaries like Jumlajeevi, Vinash purush, tanashah, corrupt, Superspreader, Shakuni, and Jaichand were able to describe him and his henchmen using the most derogatory terms, including "Superspreader". As we all know, the truth is painful. His excellency and his subjects may now be described using a large list of phrases that are forbidden in both Houses. Members of Pa...

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Abbas Naqvi Breaks Ties With Modi Government: What Will Be Opposition’s Strategy?

Isha PoddarJuly 19, 20220

Union minister for minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigned from the Modi government on Wednesday. Naqvi is the deputy leader of the BJP in the Rajya Sabha, and his term will end on Thursday. In the Union cabinet meeting held on 6 July, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated Naqvi's contribution to the service of the country and the people. Apart from Naqvi, Union minister RCP Singh has also resigned. Recently, Rajya Sabha elections were held in 57 seats in 15 states, but Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was not nominated by the right-wing party as a candidate. Naqvi is the third Muslim MP after former Union Minister MJ Akbar and Syed Zafar Islam resigned from the Modi government. Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda after the cabinet meeting ...

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Ukraine-Russia War: America’s Reaction On Long Dispute So Far

Isha PoddarJuly 19, 20220

President Joe Biden vowed to support Ukraine "as long as it takes". His administration has spent about $8bn on military aid. In May, Congress passed a $40bn supplemental budget—more than Mr Biden had expected and more than the annual defence financial blueprint of most European allies—to assist Ukraine and deal with the global outcome of the dispute. But after nearly six months of involvement in the fight, with the hope of a long war, even Mr Biden's closest allies are seeking whether America might soon tire of the pressure. The president is more detested even than Donald Trump was at this point in his presidency. Inflation and excessive fuel prices are weakening Americans' spending power. And Republicans are set to make significant gains in mid-term elections in November: they are look...

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Local Elections In Indian Electoral System: An Examination On Obligations

Sayani ChakrabortyJuly 19, 20220

The biggest democracy in the world, India, boasts of its democratic framework and the system of elections that assures the preservation of the people's right to pick a government of their choosing. The fact that elections are a common characteristic of democratic systems across the globe, however, does not mean that they must be completely fair, free, impartial, transparent, and inclusive. On the basis of universal adult suffrage, Indian elections are conducted. Any Indian citizen who is at least 18 years of age is eligible to register as a voter on the country's electoral roll. Reservations are made for women, Scheduled Castes and Tribes, Other Backward Classes, and those from the Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes. The most crucial aspect and condition for allowing the genera...

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West Bengal Overhauls Governor’s Chancellor Position: Is It Constitutionally Viable?

Sayani ChakrabortyJuly 18, 20220

The West Bengal government enacted a bill on June 13, 2022, to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as the Chancellor of 31 state public universities such as Calcutta University and Jadavpur University. According to the All India Higher Education Survey (2019-20), state public institutions in India educate over 86% of all students enrolled in higher education in the country. Here, we examine the function of the Governor at state-supported colleges. Legislation approved by state legislatures establishes state public universities. Governors in most states are named chancellors of these colleges and universities by law. The vice-chancellor is appointed by the Chancellor, who is the leader of public institutions. Chancellors have the power to invalidate any university action tha...

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Satellites Catch China Bombing Japanese Aircraft: A Showcase Of Dragon’s Missile Power?

Vikas DeshwalJuly 18, 20220

A report said that the area is considered under Chinese army control, and several things resembling US warships have also been noticed there. It might have been used to practice missile strike training on debatable targets in Japan.  Many reports said that satellite images taken of the same area in mid-May showed an object that resembled an E-767 aircraft of the Tokyo Air Force.  The fighter jet is an airborne warning and control system (AWACS) of the country's Air Force. The new photo, taken on July 13, shows the object's destruction, debris, and black burn marks.  As of July 2, the thing was still visible in previous satellite pics, the report states. The exact timing of the event is fuzzy due to the weather, making it difficult to take images on some days. However, it looks like t

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Sri Lanka’s Uprising And Its Transitional Challenges

Sayani ChakrabortyJuly 18, 20220

A popular revolt in Sri Lanka has finally brought down the Rajapaksa government. Throughout the globe, the massive demonstrations asking for the resignation of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Gotabaja Rajakkasa are serving as lessons on democracy. Where do we go from here in terms of political activism? Will the ashes be swept under the rug in the next weeks and months, or will the massive awakening of political awareness shape politics for the foreseeable future? The state and society in Sri Lanka are likely to be transformed as a result of the current political and economic crises. What are the immediate prospects for progressive forms of political and economic stabilisation while we wrestle with these historical questions? It's hard to have faith in a successful ...

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Alexie Navalny: The Hope Against Putin’s Autocracy

Agamapar ChadhaJuly 18, 20220

After the collapse of The United Soviet Socialist Republic (U.S.S.R.), better known as the soviet union, on 26th December 1991, after attempts and making a more democratic nation by Boris, which eventually waned, Vladimir Putin announced on 31st December 1999 that he is now the head of the state. F.S.B. Masha Gessen, an author and journalist, commented on his rule by saying, “So, he was trying to remake Russia in the image of the K.G.B. Like if everything in the world could be as centralised, insular, and secretive as the K.G.B., it would work well.” Hence to concretise his control to totality. First, he took down the independent Russian media companies, gazettes and papers under the power of the Russian state. Hence Putin managed to cover his tracks and his operations’ illegality. Next...

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Catholic Reformers Need Significant Modification In Church Marred By Sex Abuse

Isha PoddarJuly 18, 20220

Over the past twenty years, the Roman Catholic Church has been battered by an endless succession of child-abuse scandals. In 2002 the Boston Globe newspaper revealed the sexual abuse of children by the clergyman and a cover-up by Cardinal Bernard Law, then the archbishop of Boston. Wide-ranging investigations have uncovered similar abuse in America, Australia and Europe. The revelations are still appearing. In 2018 a German report on sexual abuse by clerics recognised a systemic problem and thousands of victims. The Portuguese Church announced a federal investigation in 2021. Following reporting by El Pais, another newspaper in March, the Spanish government launched one of its own. It is likely to make some radical recommendations. Church Members wanted to end celibacy in the priesthood, ...

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Why Congress Took Action Against Digambar Kamat, Removed As Permanent Invitee Of CWC

Isha PoddarJuly 18, 20220

On Sunday, Congress President Sonia Gandhi immediately removed former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat as a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee (CWC). The action comes days after Kamat's alleged role in the recent turmoil in the Goa unit of Congress. In Goa, the party has deferred a break in the department for the time being. Kamat was accused of collaboration with BJP. Sources said that Kamat is alleged to have played an active role in the turmoil in the party with the BJP, following which some Congress MLAs did not attend the party meetings. The Congress high command had earlier removed Michael Lobo as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Goa Legislative Assembly. "The Congress President has removed Digambar Kamat from his present post as a permanent in...

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Parliament Now Bans Pamphlets, Leaflets And Placards Inside Complex; How Can It Change Proceedings Of Upcoming Session?

Isha PoddarJuly 16, 20220

After a controversial list of 'unparliamentary' words, the Lok Sabha secretariat issued another advisory prohibiting the distribution of any placards, pamphlets, or leaflets in the House in the monsoon session. The advisory came in feedback to the Opposition creating ruckus at the Parliament complex for not being permitted to hold dharna and demonstrations. As per established convention, no literature, pamphlets, Press notes questionnaire, leaflets, or any matter printed or otherwise should be distributed without the Hon'ble Speaker's prior permission within the House's precincts. Placards are also strictly restricted inside the Parliament House Complex. A previous bulletin had already barricaded them from any dharna, strike, fast"demonstration, or performing any religious rituals in t...

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Introduction Of ‘Unparliamentary Words’ Creates A Row Among Oppositions

SinshaJuly 16, 20220

The monsoon session of parliament begins on July 18, meanwhile, the Lok Sabha secretariat enlisted words and expressions that are considered unparliamentary in both the Loksabha as well as the Rajyasabha. Now, let's examine what is meant by unparliamentary words. They are Literally millions of words and phrases in both English and Indian languages. Such phrases must not appear in the records of Parliament, according to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, who serve as the Presiding Officers. The 'unparliamentary words' are: ashamed, abused, betrayed, corrupt, hypocrisy, incompetent, drama, jumlajeevi, taanashahi, khalistani, behri (deaf sarkar), baalbudhi, and the list goes on. The updated list contains terms that are prohibited not just in the Indian...

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