Foreign Media First to Report IAF Losses; Govt Keeps Parliament Waiting
The Indian public, and even members of Parliament, first learned about the Indian Air Force’s losses during the early phase of Operation Sindoor through foreign media reports quoting Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on May 31. This confirms that the information about the initial setbacks is not classified on grounds of national security. Why, then, has the central government not provided a clear explanation of what transpired during those four days of armed conflict?
How Easily Can the BJP Pass Bills in Parliament?
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ability to pass bills in Parliament may not be as straightforward as you might think. With the dynamics of coalition politics, the composition of the two Houses of Parliament, and the nature of the legislation in question, the ease—or difficulty—of getting bills approved varies greatly.
Supreme Court Allows Judicial Review of Legislative Punishments
The Supreme Court has ruled that laws and major decisions made by a legislature can be challenged and reviewed by the judiciary, explaining that judicial immunity applies only to how lawmakers conduct internal debates or voting procedures, even if there are claims of procedural mistakes.
Rahul Gandhi as Leader of Opposition: What to Expect
Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, has been appointed as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, with the INDIA alliance having significantly increased its parliamentary seats to 237, up from the 91 seats held by its predecessor, the United Progressive Alliance, in the previous election cycle. What does this shift in the parliamentary landscape mean for us, the citizens?