constitutional principles

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.
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.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
Kerala School RSS Song Controversy: Principal Defends Students Amid Government Probe
Nov 10, 2025 11:39 am CST
A controversy has erupted in Kerala after school students performed the RSS anthem during a Vande Bharat Express inauguration, leading to a government investigation. The school principal defends the performance as a patriotic song chosen by the students themselves, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemns it as a violation of constitutional principles. The incident has sparked debate between state officials calling it communal politics and Union Ministers defending the children's choice.
Kerala Orders Probe Into RSS Song Controversy on Vande Bharat Express Inaugural Journey
Nov 09, 2025 04:08 pm CST
The Kerala government has launched an investigation after school students reportedly sang an RSS song during the inaugural journey of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. Education Minister V Sivankutty directed the DPI to conduct an inquiry, citing concerns about constitutional principles, while Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the performance as an innocent celebration.
Kerala CM Condemns RSS Song Performance on Vande Bharat Express: Political Controversy Erupts
Nov 09, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned Southern Railway for allowing students to perform an RSS song during the inaugural run of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The incident sparked outrage among opposition leaders who claim it violates constitutional principles and promotes communal politics through government institutions. Southern Railway later clarified that the performance was the school song of Saraswathi Vidyalaya students.
Former CJI NV Ramana Reveals Political Coercion Through Cases Filed Against Family Members
Nov 03, 2025 02:02 am CST
Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana disclosed at VIT-AP University's 5th Convocation that his family members were targeted with criminal cases to pressure him during Andhra Pradesh's capital controversy. Without naming the previous YSRCP government, Justice Ramana praised the Amaravati farmers' resilience and highlighted how the judiciary upheld constitutional principles despite political intimidation.
Chief Justice Gavai: Courts as Moral Conscience of Constitution Protecting Democracy and Fundamental Rights
Oct 24, 2025 01:14 am CST
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai delivers a powerful lecture in Bhutan emphasizing the judiciary's role as the moral conscience of the Constitution, highlighting how courts safeguard democracy, protect fundamental rights, and ensure power accountability while exploring constitutional connections between India and Bhutan.
Mamata Banerjee Demands Revocation of Gorkha Interlocutor Appointment in Letter to PM Modi Citing Federalism Concerns
Oct 18, 2025 07:44 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing shock over the unilateral appointment of an interlocutor for Gorkha-related discussions. She argues this decision violates cooperative federalism principles as it bypasses state consultation on matters directly affecting the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body under the West Bengal government, and requests immediate revocation to preserve peace in the region.
Plea Seeks Removal Of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhatt's Graves From Tihar Jail Premises
Sep 22, 2025 10:36 pm CST
A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to remove the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt, who were awarded death penalty and executed in Tihar jail.