On February 15, a five-judge bench of the Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional. The scheme allowed individuals and corporations to donate money to political parties anonymously by purchasing electoral bonds from the State Bank of India (SBI). The SBI had sole access to the details of those who purchased electoral bonds, and any unencashed bonds were to be deposited in the Prime Minister Relief Fund. The scheme was introduced in 2017 by then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as a solution to the issue of opacity in political parties’ funding. However, it was challenged in court by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and NGOs Common Cause and ADR. The court raised several issues in its verdict. Firstly, it held that the electoral bond scheme violated t...
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White Paper On India’s Economy: NDA Govt’s Comparison To UPA Was Informative, Though Not Complete
The Union Ministry of Finance recently released a report called 'White Paper on the Indian Economy' which aims to highlight economic issues leading up to the Lok Sabha elections. Although the report is not factually incorrect, it selectively chooses data to showcase the failures of the previous government and the successes of the current government while neglecting the opposite scenarios. For instance, the report mentions that in 2013, Morgan Stanley assessed India as one of the "fragile five" global economies, which is true. However, it fails to mention that India was not among the "fragile five" during the UPA's 10-year rule from 2004 to 2014. India saw the fastest period of growth rate between 2004 and 2009, despite the Global Financial Crisis. Additionally, while the report i...
Read MoreNitish Kumar’s Split From INDIA Bloc Dampens Opposition’s Caste Pitch, Revamps ‘Hindutva’ Tone
Nitish Kumar's return to the NDA just before the Lok Sabha elections has significant implications for the BJP. As the mastermind behind Bihar's caste survey, he provided the blueprint for the Opposition's caste census call and social justice pitch against the BJP in 2024. Nitish also chaired the first meeting of the Opposition (INDIA) bloc in Patna in June 2023. This move not only gives the NDA a possible bump in Bihar's tally but also challenges the Opposition's strategy of countering Hindutva with social justice. This strategy has been the political commonsense of the Opposition since the early 1990s when an alliance of Mulayam Singh Yadav and Mayawati prevented the BJP from coming to power in 1993 in UP. Nitish's crossing comes soon after Karpoori Thakur was awarded the Bharat Ratna,...
Read MoreNirmala Sitharaman Won’t Present A Full-Fledged Budget This Year; What’s The Reason?
The 17th Lok Sabha’s final and short Budget session will take place from January 31 to February 9. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget for 2024-25 on February 1 during the session. However, she will not table the full budget in the Parliament, but only a vote on account or interim budget in the House. The reason for not presenting a full budget this year The Union government presents an Interim Budget in an election year, which shows the expected revenues and expenditures until a new government comes to power. This interim budget helps the government to meet its financial commitments. A new and complete Budget will be announced in July after the formation of the new government. An Interim Budget is also called a ‘vote-on-account’. Acc...
Read MoreLakshadweep’s Delicate Dance: Navigating Turbulent Tides of Politics and Environment
Under the crystalline waters of Lakshadweep lies a story of political conflict and ecological peril. Narendra Modi’s latest visit to this blissful archipelago not only causes a diplomatic crisis with Maldives but also reminds us of the poor state of the Lakshadweep ecosystem. The Social Media Storm: Lakshadweep vs. Maldives The result of Prime Minister Modi's efforts to demonstrate Lakshadweep’s beauty in the era of digital diplomacy was an unexpected social media war. As people began discriminating in favour of Lakshadweep compared to the Maldives, cries for a boycott emerged. In a fiery rejoinder, Maldivian politicians criticized Modi and Lakshadweep which led to approaches for temporary suspensions of business linkages in retaliation. The controversy not only added to the tension
Read MoreAamir Khan’s Daughter, Ira’s Wedding: Groom, Nupur Shikhare Cried While Giving Speech
Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan, and Nupur Shikhare's wedding was one of the most entertaining B-Town weddings, and the wedding trailer provided a glimpse of it. Ira Khan recently shared a cute wedding teaser from her white wedding. Ira Khan shared the trailer of her white wedding The groom, Nupur Shikhare, and his mother arrived at the wedding location after a stunning view of Udaipur's plateaus opened the video. Cut to Ira walking into the room while clutching her parents' hands—Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta. Ira looked stunning in a fitted gown with balloon sleeves and a white hue. She wore a low bun that accentuated her flawless appearance. Furthermore, Nupur prepared a memorable speech in which he expressed his love for Ira. Nupur broke down in tears as he spoke of his unen
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Shoaib Malik Ties The Knot With Pakistani Actress, Sana Javed Amid Divorce Rumours With Sania Mirza
Shoaib Malik married Pakistani actress Sana Javed for the second time amid rumours of his separation from Sania Mirza, and the newlyweds announced the news to their fans. Shoaib Malik gets hitched to Sana Javed, shares wedding photos with her On January 20, 2024, Shoaib Malik posted two happy pictures from his wedding to Sana Javed to his Instagram account. They were seen having a cozy moment together as the photos were being taken. They looked good together and were dressed in gorgeous wedding attire. The cricket player looked good in a bandhgala suit with a matching doshala and white hues. Sana, on the other hand, wore an elaborately decorated sage green outfit with kundan jewelry. She accessorized her appearance with a bun and minimal makeup. Shoaib shared the heartwarming photos
Read MoreElectoral Alchemy: Decoding BJP’s Magic Recipe For Success In India’s Political Arena!
It is indisputable that Narendra Modi's magnetic personality is the bedrock of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) electoral supremacy in India. As the party's public face during election campaigns, Modi does double duty: he controls the unhappiness with current BJP governments and helps to grow and strengthen the party's base of support. A Firm Basis for Achievement: Ideological Resilience The BJP's core support group is a key component for repeated electoral success, and a firm ideological basis offers just that. Even in the most economically depressed parts of India, the party has been able to win over voters from all walks of life, which is especially true in the Hindi-speaking regions. This has altered the political scene so that caste factors are less important now than they wer...
Read More“Amit Shah Has A Habit Of…” Says, Rahul Gandhi’s Retort After BJP Targets Nehru: Checkout Deets!
Amit Shah accused Jawaharlal Nehru of making "two major blunders" by bringing the Kashmir issue before the UN and calling for a ceasefire in the war with Pakistan. One day after Amit Shah attributed mistakes on Kashmir to the nation's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Congressman Rahul Gandhi claimed that the home minister had a "habit of rewriting history." "Pandit Nehru gave his life for India, he was in jail for years. Amit Shah is unaware of history. I cannot expect him to know history, he has the habit of rewriting it," Rahul Gandhi told reporters outside parliament today. "It is just a way of distracting people from real issues," added Rahul Gandhi. Amit Shah accused Jawaharlal Nehru, the nation's first prime minister, of making mistakes regarding Kashmir the day before,
Read MorePM Tells Parliamentarians To Drop ‘Ji’ From Modi, Says “Don’t Distance Me From Public” Checkout Deets!
PM Modi asked all of the MPs to refer to him as Modi rather than "Modi Ji" during the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting. On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all Members of Parliament to address him as Modi rather than "Modi Ji." "Don't distance me from the public by making me 'Modi ji'. "I am Modi," he said. Prime Minister Modi stated at the Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary Party meeting that the saffron party's victories in the three Hindi heartland states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan were a group effort rather than an individual one. According to PM Modi, this was a group victory rather than an individual one. Additionally, the PM stated, "Don't distance me from the public by making me 'Modi ji'. "I am Modi," he said. PM Modi stated during th
Read MorePM Modi Raise 8 Navy Veterans’ Death Row Issue With Qatar Amir in Dubai: Deets Inside!
On the margins of the COP28 meeting in Dubai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to raise the issue of the death penalty for eight former Indian Navy officers with Qatar's Emir, HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. After arriving in Dubai late on Thursday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to speak with Qatari officials attending the COP28 summit about the issue. The Amir arrived in Dubai on Friday, escorted by senior officials and Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. On the sidelines of the climate meeting, Prime Minister Modi will hold a series of bilateral meetings in Dubai. The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet formally announced a bilateral meeting with the Emir of Qatar, but the source
Read MoreBJP Seeks Action Against Rahul Gandhi, Sister Priyanka For Posts On Day Of Polling In Rajasthan: Deets Inside!
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were accused by the BJP of breaking election rules on the day of the Rajasthan Assembly polls by posting on X. The BJP then wrote to the Election Commission to voice their concerns. The Rajasthan Assembly polls were held on Saturday. The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of breaking election laws with their posts on X, a former Twitter account. The BJP urged the Election Commission to request that their social media accounts be suspended and to take further action against them. Both leaders of Congress have asked people to vote for their party in their posts. The BJP sent a letter to the Election Commission claiming that their posts go against the 48-hour period of silence before elections, during which time most forms of campa
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