Delhi Protests: 'No Fundamental Right Is Absolute', Says BJP's Sanju Varma
In a debate on India Today, BJP National Spokesperson Sanju Varma defended the law enforcement actions and restrictions imposed across the national capital amid demonstrations by the Cockroach Janata Party and opposition groups. Addressing anchor Shreya, Varma argued that while Article 19 guarantees the right to assemble and protest, no fundamental right is absolute and remains subject to reasonable restrictions regarding public order. She referenced legal precedent to state that unauthorised agitations become unlawful, alleging that previous demonstrations featured provocative slogans targeting the government and state institutions. Cockroach Janata Party coordinator Shresth Singh Khaira countered the allegations, accusing authorities of high-handedness and suppressing peaceful protesters carrying copies of the Constitution. Meanwhile, Congress spokesperson Nishant Anand condemned police action against citizens and challenged the ruling regime over democratic rights. The discussion examined the constitutional balance between regulating public order and enabling broad shutdowns.
Shobhinaw Satyaa: ' सात जन्मों का commitment है'
In an interview, actor Shobhinaw Satyaa reflected on his transformative experience portraying Neem Karoli Baba and how spiritual discipline shaped his preparation. He revealed that his spiritual journey began back in 2018 when he took up fasting for Lord Hanuman and adopted a sattvic routine, noting, 'हनुमान जी ने पहले से prepare कराना शुरू कर दिया था।' Satyaa discussed bridging an eight-year gap in his acting career to take on the character after director Vishal Chaturvedi instilled confidence in him during screen tests. Discussing his newfound public recognition, he explained that while he sometimes wears a mask to avoid overwhelming crowds, he views the emotional reactions of devotees as a blessing. Satyaa reaffirmed his lifelong commitment to upholding the sacred boundaries and dignity associated with the saint.
Vinai Kumar Saxena: 'World Economic Forum Ko Karein' Is My Dream For Ladakh
In an interview with India Today, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena highlighted administrative efforts to transform the cold desert into a hub of high-value agriculture and floriculture. Speaking about agricultural diversification, Saxena shared details of planting 2.5 million lilium flowers imported from Holland across 40 acres, as well as initiating pilot saffron cultivation using premium Iranian corms. He noted that Ladakh has established 11,000 greenhouses since becoming a Union Territory in 2019, enabling supplies of organic produce to the Indian Army and national markets. Emphasizing his vision for the region, Saxena stated, "World Economic Forum ko karein" remains his dream conference for Ladakh once supporting infrastructure is established. Addressing security concerns, Saxena affirmed that the borders remain completely peaceful and armed forces stay highly alert, while dismissing assertions of an undeclared emergency by underscoring the resilience of Indian democracy.
Delhi Cops Detain Protesters at Connaught Place Amid Heavy Security Deployment
Protests were witnessed for a second consecutive day in central Delhi's Connaught Place as demonstrators attempted to march towards Jantar Mantar. With key roads and access points barricaded by authorities, small groups of protesters gathered across the inner and outer circles of Connaught Place, raising slogans before being detained. Delhi Police, alongside personnel from the Rapid Action Force, Central Reserve Police Force, and Border Security Force, maintained heavy security deployment across the area to preserve law and order. Student organisations and various political groups had called for flash demonstrations, but security personnel immediately detained gathering demonstrators into buses to prevent large assemblies.