Indian Constitution
BJP President JP Nadda Advocates Equal Status for Vande Mataram as National Anthem in Rajya Sabha Debate
Dec 11, 2025 07:43 pm CST
In a passionate debate in the Rajya Sabha, BJP President JP Nadda advocated for elevating the status of the national song Vande Mataram to equal that of India's national anthem and flag. Nadda emphasized the song's historical importance in India's independence movement, criticized the Congress party for diminishing its significance, and called for constitutional recognition of Vande Mataram as a symbol of Indian nationalism and cultural heritage.
Pawan Kalyan Sparks Debate: Is Dharma Equivalent to the Indian Constitution?
Dec 08, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ignited a political controversy by equating Dharma with the Indian Constitution during an address at Karnataka's Sri Krishna Mutt. While Congress leaders firmly opposed his view, claiming the Constitution is strictly secular, BJP allies defended his stance that both share fundamental principles aimed at creating a just society.
Religious Tensions Rise as BJP Leader Conducts Bhumi Puja for Ram Temple Replica Following Babri Masjid Foundation in Murshidabad
Dec 07, 2025 02:46 am CST
In a significant development reflecting India's ongoing religious dynamics, BJP leader Sakharov Sarkar conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for a Ram Temple replica in Murshidabad, following suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid foundation stone laying. Both leaders cited constitutional rights to religious establishments, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and religion in the region.
PM Modi Unveils Dr Ambedkar's Bust at UNESCO Headquarters on India's Constitution Day
Nov 27, 2025 07:18 am CST
On Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the unveiling of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's bust at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, honoring the architect of India's Constitution. The event coincided with Modi's letter to citizens emphasizing constitutional duties and democratic participation, highlighting the significance of the world's longest written Constitution adopted in 1949.
How India's Historic Constitution is Preserved in a State-of-the-Art Nitrogen Chamber
Nov 26, 2025 05:05 pm CST
Discover the sophisticated preservation techniques protecting India's original Constitution manuscripts in a specially designed nitrogen chamber. Learn how this world's longest constitution, featuring artistic contributions from Shantiniketan masters, is safeguarded against environmental degradation through cutting-edge conservation methods developed in collaboration with international experts.
India's Constitution: A Symbol of National Pride and Path to Shedding Colonial Mindset, Says President Murmu
Nov 26, 2025 04:42 pm CST
President Droupadi Murmu celebrates Constitution Day by highlighting how India's Constitution serves as both a cornerstone of national identity and a guide for embracing nationalistic thinking while abandoning colonial perspectives. She emphasizes recent legislative reforms and development achievements that are helping India present a new model of progress to the world.
PM Modi Emphasizes Constitutional Duties on Constitution Day: A Call to Honor First-Time Voters
Nov 26, 2025 12:15 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated Constitution Day by urging citizens to fulfill their Constitutional obligations as foundational elements of democracy. In his letter, he emphasized voting rights, suggested honoring first-time voters, and referenced Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy connecting duties to rights. PM Modi stressed that fulfilling civic responsibilities is essential for India's progress toward becoming a developed nation.
Chief Justice BR Gavai Advocates for Creamy Layer Exclusion in Scheduled Caste Reservations: Constitutional Perspective
Nov 16, 2025 08:15 pm CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai reaffirms his support for excluding the creamy layer from Scheduled Caste reservations, arguing that children of privileged officials shouldn't receive the same benefits as those from impoverished backgrounds. Speaking at a constitutional event, Justice Gavai emphasized the evolving nature of India's Constitution and how its principles of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity have enabled social mobility, including his own journey from humble beginnings to the nation's highest judicial office.
PM Modi Advocates for Justice Delivery in Local Languages: Strengthening Legal Aid for All Citizens
Nov 09, 2025 12:36 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to deliver justice in languages understood by recipients, calling for court judgments and legal documents to be available in local languages. Speaking at a national conference on legal aid delivery mechanisms, he stressed that ease of justice is essential for social justice regardless of socioeconomic background and highlighted government initiatives including the translation of over 80,000 Supreme Court judgments into 18 Indian languages.
Chief Justice BR Gavai's Family Condemns Shoe Attack as Assault on Constitutional Values
Oct 08, 2025 11:25 am CST
Chief Justice BR Gavai's family has condemned the recent shoe-throwing incident in court as an attack on the Constitution, emphasizing the need for respectful discourse. Despite the attack, CJI Gavai maintained composure and continued proceedings. The incident drew nationwide condemnation, including from Prime Minister Modi, while the Bar Council has suspended the responsible lawyer who claimed divine motivation for his actions against alleged remarks on Sanatan Dharma.