Can SC Sack Gyanesh Kumar? CEC Removal Clause, Article 32 & Oppn Strategy
The opposition has taken its battle against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to the Supreme Court, challenging voter list revisions and poll panel functioning. Under Article thirty-two, the apex court can examine whether actions violate fundamental rights and strike down unlawful decisions, but it cannot remove the CEC. Under Article three twenty-four, Clause five, the CEC can only be removed through a special parliamentary impeachment process akin to that of a Supreme Court judge for proven misconduct or incapacity. Highlighting past judicial interventions such as the Rafale, PMLA, and electoral bond rulings, the report notes that the judiciary cannot replace Parliament or the Election Commission as the court navigates between accountability and overreach.
India Today Group Unveils AI Micro-Drama 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' On Life Tak
The India Today Group has ventured into premium digital fiction with Life Tak, a mobile-first platform dedicated to micro-dramas. Its flagship series, Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram, is an artificial intelligence-powered contemporary retelling of the Ramayana tailored for short-form entertainment. The series was launched at the India Today Conclave Mumbai, where Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and India Today Group Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Arun Puri unveiled the official teaser. Designed for mobile audiences in a vertical format, the series features shorter episodes with high-intensity narratives. Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram is now streaming across Life Tak's official YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram handles, as well as on the Aaj Tak mobile app.
Voter List SIR Debate: Understanding ECI's Form 6, Form 7 And Form 8
The Special Intensive Revision of India's electoral rolls has sparked significant debate regarding voter inclusion and wrongful exclusion. Central to this issue are three key forms prescribed by the Election Commission of India. Form 6 facilitates enrolment for first-time voters and eligible citizens omitted from the rolls, though revisions requiring supporting documentation have drawn scrutiny. Form 7 permits voters to object to entries or seek deletions, triggering concerns over bulk filings and potential misuse in states like Karnataka and Telangana. Form 8 enables electors to correct or update existing particulars. With reports of millions of names excluded during revisions, the Election Commission has directed authorities to cross-check rolls and safeguard the franchise for all eligible electors.
Rahul Gandhi Attacks Delhi Police: 'Crossed All Bounds of Shame'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of the Delhi Police over their alleged conduct towards female protesters and students. In a statement on social media, Rahul Gandhi claimed that the police's actions, including sexual harassment and brutality against women who raise their voices for democracy, have "crossed all bounds of shame." He stated that these actions are part of a calculated effort to silence dissent and instill fear so that questions are not raised against the government. Furthermore, he linked the conduct of the police to the political leadership, stating that fear of losing power manifests as violence unleashed against the nation's youth and women.