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On this episode of To The Point, the monsoon session of Parliament begins with the opposition demanding a discussion on Operation Sindhu and the Pahalgam terror attack. The government has agreed to a 25-hour debate in Parliament next week, but the opposition continues to press for a specific date and the Prime Minister's attendance. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused the government of silencing him, stating, "I am the leader of opposition, I have the right, but they never let me speak." The programme also covers the motion submitted by over 200 MPs for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Verma, the acquittal of 12 convicts in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, and South Indian actors being summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in an illegal betting case. A heated debate unfolded over Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's repeated allegations that his mic is silenced in Parliament, a claim he made as recently as March 18, 2025. The discussion saw sharp exchanges on parliamentary rules versus conventions, with one panelist questioning the Leader of the Opposition's conduct. The debate also touched upon 'Operation Sindhu,' with claims that it paralyzed Pakistan's military readiness. Another major focus was the controversial voter list revision in Bihar, which has led to protests in Patna and a challenge in the Supreme Court. A key question raised during the fiery debate was, "Where is accountability in this nation? That is the problem what is happening." The issue of accountability was raised in the context of intelligence failures and the performance of the government.

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Word ‘secularism' to stay: Mayawati welcomes Centre's assurance

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Word ‘secularism' to stay: Mayawati welcomes Centre's assurance

Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday welcomed Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal's statement in Parliament, ruling out any intent to remove words like 'secularism' from the Constitution's Preamble. In a post on X, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister described Meghwal's assurance as 'appropriate and commendable' and a 'relief' for the BSP as well as people against any 'unjustified change or tampering' with the Constitution drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar. She reiterated that Ambedkar crafted the Constitution with the vision of ensuring equal respect for all religions and establishing an egalitarian society, a vision clearly reflected throughout the document. In a written reply, Law Minister Meghwal on Thursday said while there may be discussions or debates in certain public or political circles on the removal of the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble, 'no formal decision or proposal has been announced by the government' regarding amendment to these terms. 'The government's official stand is that there is no current plan or intention to reconsider or remove the words 'socialism' and 'secularism' from the Preamble and any such change will require thorough deliberations and broad consensus,' said the minister. Mayawati emphasised that the Constitution's essence of 'unity in diversity' provides India, the most populous country, with an unparalleled global identity as various religions and diverse cultures dwell here. She concluded by saying that it is a 'good thing' that the Centre has clarified its position and expressed hope that it will remain firm on its stand and not yield to any external pressure.

Rahul Gandhi's concern for Dalits self-serving: Mayawati

The Hindu

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The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi's concern for Dalits self-serving: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Saturday (July 26, 2025) accused the Congress of long-standing neglect towards the Dalits and tribals. In a post on X, Ms. Mayawati dismissed Rahul Gandhi's admission of Congress's failure in fulfilling the political, economic, and reservation-related aspirations of these people as 'not new' She called the leader's stance 'self-serving politics' and his party adopting consistently 'a sad and unfortunate attitude' towards the SC/ST communities. The Dalit leader said that it was this very behaviour of the oldest part of the country that compelled these communities to form their own party. 'Consequently' Mr. Mayawati said, 'the Congress party has continuously remained out of power in major states, including Uttar Pradesh. Now, after losing power, they are suddenly remembering these communities, which can only be described as crocodile tears given their perpetual deceitful intentions and policies.' She extended her criticism to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, accusing it also of hypocrisy. The BSP chief said the Congress kept in abeyance the full benefits of reservation, failed to honour Dr. B.R. Ambedkar with the Bharat Ratna for nearly 40 years after Independence. Ms. Mayawati said that all 'casteist parties' collude to effectively render SC, ST, and OBC reservations 'inactive and ineffective' under various pretexts. They are all 'cut from the same cloth.' she said. She claimed that her government in Uttar Pradesh guaranteed 'safety, dignity, and welfare' of all sections of society, including the poor, the oppressed, and the Bahujan Samaj. 'The welfare of the nation's Bahujans is solely inherent in the BSP's iron guarantee,' said the four-time U.P. Chief Minister.

Infiltrators won't be allowed...: Chirag Paswan backs Bihar voter roll clean-up

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Infiltrators won't be allowed...: Chirag Paswan backs Bihar voter roll clean-up

As the Opposition continues its protest against the revision of the voters' list in poll-bound Bihar, Union Minister Chirag Paswan has defended the exercise, stating that no injustice will be done to any Indian citizen and infiltrators will be allowed to misuse voting rights. He slammed the Opposition for its "double standards," questioning how they could object to the very process they had previously injustice will be done to any citizen of the country, but if someone is an infiltrator, they will not be allowed to misuse the greatest right, the right to vote,' Paswan told reporters in minister pointed out that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process is not being conducted for the first time and has taken place four times before. 'This time, it is being carried out in the same manner as during the previous four instances,' he added. Citing past elections, Paswan reminded the Opposition of their earlier allegations regarding discrepancies in the voter list in Maharashtra. 'You said voters' names were added overnight in Maharashtra and blamed that for your loss. Now, when the Election Commission is addressing these issues through a review, you're questioning that too,' he Lok Janshakti Party (Ramvilas) chief said he was unable to understand the Opposition's stance. 'It is beyond my understanding, you complain when there's a problem and question the solution too,' he said, criticising the Opposition for contradicting its earlier demand for accurate and updated voter voters, Paswan emphasised that no legitimate voter would be excluded. 'A rightful individual, a citizen of the country, will not face any injustice. But an infiltrator will not be granted any illegitimate rights,' he voter list revision, initiated by the Election Commission after 22 years, aims to eliminate ineligible voters from the rolls. However, the Opposition has alleged that the exercise is a "conspiracy" by the BJP to manipulate voter data and exclude a substantial portion of its traditional support base, particularly among marginalised and minority parties have been protesting the move both inside the Parliament and the Bihar Assembly, as well as outside, leading to chaos and disruptions in the Houses. The Parliament has witnessed frequent adjournments since the session began on July 21.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Bihar