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11:23 PM

Spreading hatred and violence, what kind of patriotism is this: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appealed to the people of the country to maintain brotherhood, saying nothing will be achieved by violence and it will only harm the country. In a Facebook post in Hindi, Gandhi said, "Spreading hatred and violence in the country, making a brother fight with his brother, what kind of patriotism is it?" "I have been saying from the beginning, the country cannot move forward with anger and hatred. India needs peace to progress," the former Congress chief said. "I will appeal to all Indians, maintain brotherhood - nothing will be achieved by violence, only our country will be harmed," Gandhi said.

 

11:19 PM

Canada PM Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Trudeau are separating

5:15 PM

MoHFW to launch e-CARe (e-Clearance for Afterlife Remains) portal tomorrow

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to launch e-CARe (e-Clearance for Afterlife Remains) portal tomorrow, 3rd August. The portal will facilitate the swift transfer of mortal remains of Indians who die abroad.

 

5:08 PM

51st GST Council Meeting being held through video-conferencing

4:02 PM

Never in the history of this country has a state been made into a Union Territory: Sibal

Sibal states that not only were the boundaries of J&K changed but the state was also converted into a Union Territory. 

 

Sibal said, "You can change the boundary of a state, you can bifurcate boundaries of a large state to make smaller states. But never in the history of this country has a State been converted into a Union Territory... This is unthinkable. You move away from representative democracy and you put under executive control." 

 

He argues that a political act cannot be exercised by parliament and that they had no authority to this when the constitution came into force.

 

He points out that the abrogation took place three months after parliamentary elections in May 2019

 

He said, "So you can hold parliamentary elections but you will not hold state elections?"

4:01 PM

Sibal contends that in abrogating Article 370, the Parliament exercised the will of the people of J&K

Sibal said, "Parliament took upon the constitutional responsibility saying "we are the legislature, we are the constituent assembly and we exercise the will of J&K people and now we will abrogate Article 370"... Is that possible constitutionally? Is that envisaged in 370? Is it not an exercise of political power?"

3:49 PM

Parliament monsoon session: Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests over situation in Manipur

Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Wednesday as opposition members continued with their protests on the Manipur issue even as Speaker Om Birla, upset at the repeated disruptions in the House, skipped the proceedings. As the House assembled for the post-lunch session, the opposition members trooped into the well of the House and raised slogans demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in Manipur, which has been roiled by months-long ethnic violence.

3:40 PM

Relationship with J&K is special and unique and cannot be jettisoned: Sibal

Sibal argues that in hindsight people can only interpret a provision through its terms, therefore a process in violation of the express terms of the constitution cannot be legitimised.

 

No one can deny that people of Jammu and Kashmir are the people of India. But we have a special relationship which is unique and cannot be jettisoned unless of course such a process is followed, said Sibal.

3:33 PM

Abrogation of Article 370 can only take place through "political act": Sibal

Sibal argues that the abrogation of Article 370 is not in the remit of Parliament to take such a political decision.

 

He says that it was not the intention of the government a the time to perceive Article 370 as a temporary provision, adding that such abrogation could only be done through a political act not constitutional procedure.

2:39 PM

Supreme Court resumes hearing post lunch

Sibal says that according to Article 370, Parliament can only make laws for J&K "in consultation" with the government of the state.

2:32 PM

Nominate two Manipuri women to Rajya Sabha, suggests Opposition bloc

Opposition bloc INDIA on Wednesday suggested that President Droupadi Murmu nominate two Manipuri women from different communities to the Rajya Sabha to help rectify the "grievous harm" inflicted on women of the state. Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev made the suggestion when a delegation of the opposition bloc met the President and urged her to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address Parliament on the situation in strife-torn Manipur. Dev said nominating two women from different communities from Manipur to the Rajya Sabha would serve as a small measure to rectify the grievous harm and violation inflicted upon the women of the state.

 

2:25 PM

SC issues notice to Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi, list Nuh violence issue for 4th August

1:33 PM

We are looking at Article 370... look at clauses B,C, and D, says CJI

Clause B refers to the power of parliament to make laws for the state. Presidents must consult with the states regarding matters governed by union and concurrent lists and referred to in instruments of accession.

 

Clause C refers to substantive Article 1 of the Constitution of India and Clause D refers to other provisions of the constitution that may be applicable under the order of the President.

1:33 PM

The purpose of President's rule is to restore democracy not decimate it, says Sibal

Sibal states that Article 356 of the Constitution, under which the President’s rule is imposed in a state, is meant to be a temporary position and is not intended to decimate democracy.

 

Sibal: This power was used under Article 356 and how can this article be used.

12:26 PM

NDRF team deployed for rescue operation at Maharashtra construction site where 4 are trapped under debris