Opposition Leaders Use Constitution as Symbol in Elections
In Hyderabad, opposition leaders have been waving a red book titled “Constitution of India” at election rallies and in Parliament. They wanted to convey that the Constitution is in danger and that if the BJP-led NDA wins, it would be disastrous.
The Congress-led I.N.D.I.A bloc tried to scare people with this message to win votes. However, they faced a significant defeat and are still recovering from the shock. They also suggested that reservations would be taken away if NDA came to power, but people still voted for the NDA.
The opposition also talked about issues like unemployment, poverty, and atrocities against minorities and Dalits, but it didn’t help them win. They thought their message about the Constitution being in danger would be a masterstroke, but it didn’t work.
Interestingly, they also used the fear of losing reservations to get votes from beneficiaries and divide Hindu votes. However, voters showed political maturity, and the Prime Minister addressed these fears.
Situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is not as fortunate. Hardcore Jihadis there are against the 56% reservation, especially the 30% for families of freedom fighters. These families fought for Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan, so they deserve reservations. However, hardliners oppose this and often target Hindus with violence.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, daughter of Bangladesh’s founder Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, deals firmly with these criminals.
Election Violence and Aftermath
Violence during elections is common worldwide. After elections, political parties usually move on and work together for the country’s good. Unfortunately, this spirit is lacking in India. Parties upset by electoral losses sometimes behave undemocratically and seek support from traitors or enemy countries.
Such behavior is deplorable and should not be tolerated. The government must keep an eye on these defeated parties to prevent any subversive activities.
Supreme Court on Bail under UAPA
A Supreme Court bench ruled on July 18 that denying bail for a long time violates Article 21 of the Constitution. The case involved Sheikh Javed Iqbal, who has been in jail for nine years on charges of possessing counterfeit currency. The court emphasized that even under UAPA, courts can grant bail if fundamental rights are violated.
Madras High Court on Student Transfer Certificates
The Madras High Court ruled that schools cannot withhold a student’s Transfer Certificate (TC) for non-payment of fees. The court ordered the State government to instruct all schools to follow this judgment. Withholding TCs violates the Right to Education Act and causes mental harassment to students.
Telangana High Court’s Guidelines for Property Registration
Justice N V Sravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court issued guidelines to ease property registration processes. Authorities must decide on property registration within a week and inform applicants in writing. The court also called for simplifying refund procedures and maintaining proper records.
New Appointments in Telangana High Court
The State government recently appointed Assistant Public Prosecutors (APP) to assist the Public Prosecutor (PP) in the High Court. Additionally, Government Pleaders (GPs) were appointed to handle government cases in the High Court.
