Saturday, March 07
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended her brother, Rahul Gandhi, stating he quoted from a magazine referencing former Army Chief Naravane's memoir, not defaming the Army. The Lok Sabha saw disruptions and adjournment as Gandhi insisted on discussing border tensions, prompting objections from BJP members who accused him of flouting rules and demoralizing forces. Gandhi maintained national security is paramount.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hit out at the INDI Alliance over attempts to seek bail for those who raised slogans about cutting the "chicken neck corridor," saying their efforts failed as the Supreme Court rejected the bail pleas and that such intentions against India would never succeed.
Real estate magnate CJ Roy, founder of Confident Group, was discovered deceased at his Bengaluru office on Friday, sustaining bullet injuries from his licensed firearm. Authorities suspect suicide, with the final cause of death pending a post-mortem examination. The incident occurred shortly after the Income Tax Department reportedly conducted searches at his premises.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the NCP will decide its next leader following Ajit Pawar's demise, with the government and BJP supporting their choice. Fadnavis will oversee the state budget process, which Pawar was set to present. Reports suggest Sunetra Pawar may succeed her husband as legislative party leader and deputy chief minister.
Ajit Pawar's untimely death in a plane crash has reignited talks of reuniting the NCP factions. Sources indicate merger talks were advanced, with Ajit Pawar viewing it as a strategic move for the party's future. His passing may now accelerate this process, with a potential February announcement. Leadership questions arise for the ruling NCP.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's detention under the NSA is challenged in the Supreme Court. His lawyer argues that edited videos and misquoted statements, circulated by an "IT cell," were wrongly used for his arrest. Wangchuk's wife contends he never made anti-national remarks, only criticized government policies regarding Ladakh's environmental protection and promised safeguards.
