Major Political Turmoil: PM Modi, Judicial Probes, and Legislative Walkouts Shape the Headlines

Prime Minister Modi responds fiercely to Congress's Constitution protection pitch, citing the 1977 Emergency. Chaos in Hathras due to the godman's followers led to a tragic stampede, prompting judicial inquiries. Political drama ensues with walkouts in the Rajya Sabha during PM Modi's speech and reshuffling in Jharkhand's government.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress for centering the 2024 general elections around the protection of the Constitution. Modi reminded that the electorate rejected Congress post-Emergency in 1977.

In Hathras, a preliminary report by the SDM pointed to chaos caused by a godman's followers and a 'slippery slope' leading to a stampede that claimed 121 lives. Amidst the tragedy, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a judicial probe and did not dismiss the possibility of a conspiracy.

Political dynamics in the Rajya Sabha took a heated turn as opposition parties, led by the Congress, staged a walkout during Prime Minister Modi’s speech. Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, criticized the walkout as setting a 'dangerous precedent'. Additionally, Jharkhand witnessed political upheaval with Champai Soren’s resignation as Chief Minister, followed by Hemant Soren's claim to form the government.