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If a word is touched in the constitution, you will fight teeth and nails: Kharge

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Hosabale recently addressed an incident on the Emergency and said that “Baba Saheb Ambedkar never made these words.”

“During the Emergency, when the fundamental rights were suspended, Parliament did not work, and the judiciary became lame, then these words were added.”

The RSS leader said that the issue was discussed later, but no attempt was made to remove them from the preface. “So should they remain in the preamble, should be considered,” he said.

Kharge said, “The RSS is always against poor people, dowtra -dowtra and schedule against caste and other communities. If they are so interested, they could remove untouchability. They claim that they are champions of Hinduism. If they are so, they should remove untouchability.”

The Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha also said that the RSS should deploy all its volunteers to ensure that untouchability is removed and the country is kept united. Kharge said, “Instead, just talking, noise and creating confusion in the country-it is very bad, and we are against it. The party will fight the teeth and nails if a word is touched in the constitution,” Kharge said.

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Uncontrolled promises, marginalized: CONG on 10 years of ‘Digital India’

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The Modi government placed ‘Digital India’ as a movement of people, which democratoized technology in 10 years, the Congress on Tuesday claimed that the fine print of its “loud claims” was killed by incomplete promises, to damage the marginalized digital exclusion, to damage the confidentiality and weaken transparency.

Digital India is a major program of the government launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, which aims to convert India into a digitally strong society and knowledge economy.

Questioning the claims of the government about the success of the initiative, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge cited data showing villages and schools, which has so far increased broadband connectivity, growing loans of state -owned telecom companies MTNL and BSNL, and Cyber ​​Crime.

At the same time, the opposition party demanded to take credit for laying the foundation of several pathbreaking initiatives like Aadhaar and UPI during its rule. Kharge said in a post on X, “The proper print of Modi government’s ‘Digital India’ is associated with incomplete promises and false claims.”

Till 26 June, under the Bharatnet project, a total of 6.55 lakh villages were to be targeted for broadband connectivity, but 4.53 lakh villages, ie 65 percent, have not been covered yet, they have claimed.

“The project deadline has been revised at least 8 times in 11 years. A small 0.73% (766) gram panchayats currently have active Wi-Fi services. When private players are choosing for 5G, BSNL has not yet met its target to deploy 1 lakh 4G towers.

Even after receiving three revival packages of more than Rs 3 lakh crore – Rs 69,000 crore in 2019, Rs 1.64 lakh crore in 2022 and Rs 89,047 crore in 2023 – it is still behind private players, Kharge said.

He said that in March 2014, BSNL’s loan increased by Rs 291.7 percent in March 2014, in March 2024, in March 2024 increased to Rs 23,297 crore. “MTNL’s loan rose 136.2%to more than Rs 14,210 crore to Rs 33,568 crore.

Kharge also flagged off the issue of “marginalized digital exclusion”. He said that 75.3 percent of people aged 15 years and above do not know how to use computers in the country. “This includes 81.9% in rural areas and 60.4% in urban areas, highlighting a significant digital skills difference. (NSS survey, 20-21),” he said.

He said that about 7 crore registered workers were excluded from MNREGA by implementing the Aadhaar-based payment status. Kharge further claimed that 54 percent of government schools do not have internet connection, 79 percent have no desktop computer, 85 percent lack of projector and 79 percent does not have smart classrooms.

He also alleged that it hurt secrecy and weakened transparency. “No one less than PM Modi, allegedly told ministers and secretaries that India saw 100 million cyber attacks since the Pahgam terror attack. Cybercity incidents increased by about 76.25% from 2020 to 2024. Growed from 11.58 lakhs in 2024 to more than 20.41 lakhs in 2024.

Between 2022 and 2024, digital arrest scams and related cybercrimes in India were almost three times, and the money was lost 21 times, he said, citing answers to questions in the Rajya Sabha. He alleged that the RTI Act introduced by the Congress is being weakened by bringing it to an error data protection law.

Kharge said, “We were told that demonetisation would reduce cash transactions, but the cash has increased last year.”

“Narendra Modi ji, we need to keep on record that it was under the then PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, that we made direct benefits through Aadhaar and UPI architecture, which has made India a leader in digital transactions. The National Payment Corporation (NPCI) which runs UPI transactions, was established by the UPA government in 2009,” He said.

The first direct benefit transfer scheme-Pahal LPG was launched by the Congress-up for 9.55 crore beneficiaries for subsidy, Kharge reported.

The Congress president said, “Therefore, instead of shining on national achievements, and trying to take credit for #10yearsOFDIGITALINDIA, perhaps you should reflect many failures and fraud by your government.”

Following his comment, Prime Minister Modi said on Tuesday that Digital India initiative launched a decade ago, reduced the digital division between Havs and Have-Nots, and democratic opportunities, emphasizing that it had become a movement of people.

In a post on LinkedIn, he said that while decades were spent doubting the ability of Indians to use technology, his government changed this view and trusted citizens’ ability to use technology.


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Is India giving priority to American farmers in itself?

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Recently, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan had made a clear statement, indicating that the government has no immediate plan for GM seeds (although GM seeds of GM seeds and mustard of GM seeds already available to Indian farmers) in Indian agriculture. No new GM seed will be introduced for now.

If we compare this stance with recommendations in the Niti Aig paper, a contradiction becomes clear: the paper indicates the benefit of GM crops to American farmers through duty-free access, while Indian farmers are still banned from using such seeds.

It is important to note that the document in the question is a working paper, not the official policy document. For example, its content does not represent formal government policy. However, the paper provides insight into thinking within the policy of the policy and, possibly, the direction of internal ideas within the government. The dispute highlights the complex and often conflicting pressures that shape India’s agricultural policy in front of global trade challenges.

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Why JNU’s own entrance exam matters

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This is the question in the heart of protest: Why is JNU entrance exam so important? Why students and faculties say here that it should be retained:

Why JNU’s PHD in entrance exam cases

  1. Lack number system: The unique model of JNU provides additional weightage to backward sectors and women candidates. This positive action helps to level the playground and is seen as necessary to ensure social justice in entry

  2. In-house entrance exam: Traditionally, JNU conducted its examination, which is ready to assess students in line with the separate educational culture of the university. This enabled comprehensive evaluation beyond multi-intellectual testing, adjusting diverse intellectual backgrounds.

  3. Commitment to social inclusion: JNU’s entry policies have long reflected their commitment to equity, which takes shape through years of student activism. Centralized examinations like NET (National Entrance Test), critics argue, bend the balance in favor of people with expensive coaching and resources.

Protest timelines and charges

In an open letter on 26 June, JNUSU President Nitish Kumar, Vice President Manisha, and General Secretary Mutteha Fatima accused the administration of sacrificing the promise made during the 17-day hunger strike in August 2023-2025-26 to restore JNUEE from the academic session. He alleged that the administration is using “lack of funds” on the pretext of stalling the entrance examination, carrying forward the model benefiting the ideological colleagues of RSS and ABVP.

Vice Chancellor Pandit, in his response on 27 June, claimed that he had asked all Dean to take responsibility for taking the entrance exam last year, but no one offered written commitment. He said that many chose for UGC-Net and QET, instead, citing widespread access and high participation from reserved categories. “As the democratic head of the institution,” he said, “I should respect his collective decision.”

Faculty stands with students

Rejecting VC’s arguments, Januta called the decision out of exclusion and poor plan.

In a letter issued on June 30, it was reported that the net results of June 2025 will not be declared on time for the upcoming academic cycle, effectively stopping the candidates who completed their master’s degree by applying this year.

JNUTA demanded a comprehensive meeting with university officials, including representatives of teachers, to discuss what it is called “fragmented and exclusion” entry policy. He also criticized the VC’s request, including the joint-religion-sure Vaibhav Meena-Ek JNUSU member, which supports the CUET/NET model and has not participated in the strike-to reflect the collective stand of the Sangh in the discussion. In particular, the JNU administration has postponed the meeting of stakeholders.

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