In a significant escalation of tensions, North Korea has amended its Constitution to formally designate South Korea as a ‘hostile state’. This move follows Kim Jong-un’s earlier vow to abandon unification as a national goal and comes just days after the North demolished inter-Korean road and rail links. South Korea has strongly condemned the move, calling it an ‘anti-unification, anti-national act’.
Despite facing criticism, the Constitution remains a cornerstone of American democracy, upholding individual rights and limiting government power. This article examines the Constitution’s enduring significance and how its principles have protected Americans from injustice throughout history.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP government of undermining the Constitution with its lateral entry policy, claiming it will disadvantage Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis. He alleges that the policy, which allows recruitment of experienced professionals into government positions, is a ploy to dismantle the reservation system and is part of a larger plan to dismantle the Constitution. The BJP has countered these claims, arguing that lateral entry is a transparent process and that the Congress itself implemented similar policies during its time in power.
Two Pakistani Supreme Court judges have issued a dissenting note on a majority decision concerning reserved seats for women and minorities in legislatures. They argue that granting these seats to Imran Khan’s party requires suspending certain constitutional provisions, effectively creating a new parliamentary party.
In 1975, India faced a tumultuous period with the imposition of a 21-month state of emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This action, citing threats to national security, severely restricted civil liberties and impacted various aspects of Indian life. This article delves into the events leading to the Emergency, its consequences, and its lasting impact on Indian politics.
Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed a select committee to review the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Gender Equality Bill, which deemed the bill inconsistent with the Constitution. The ruling has sparked controversy, with some MPs criticizing the court’s decision and others calling for a re-determination. The bill aimed to legalize equal opportunities for all, regardless of sex or gender identity, but opponents argued that a clause could allow same-sex marriage, a sensitive issue in the Buddhist-majority country.
In his first speech after winning the Lok Sabha elections, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi cautioned the Prime Minister against any attempt to alter the Constitution. Addressing a public gathering in Raebareli, Gandhi emphasized that such a move would be met with severe consequences from the people.
The upcoming 2024 General Elections in India have witnessed a significant rise in the salience of the Constitution as a central issue in political discourse. This development has been driven by concerns among voters, particularly Dalit and Yadav voters, that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intends to alter the Constitution.
In a landmark decision, New Brunswick’s Court of Appeal has ruled that while it is desirable for the province’s lieutenant-governor to be bilingual, the Constitution does not impose such a requirement. This reverses a lower court ruling that found Prime Minister Justin Trudeau violated language protections when he appointed unilingual anglophone Brenda Murphy as lieutenant-governor in 2019. The Acadian Society of New Brunswick had challenged Murphy’s appointment, arguing that it violated the right to communicate with and receive services from the government in either official language. However, the Court of Appeal panel held that while residents of Canada’s only officially bilingual province have that right, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms does not obligate the appointment of a bilingual lieutenant-governor.
Former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming Delhi elections, asserting that they hold the power to safeguard the nation’s democracy and constitutional principles. In a video address, she implored Delhi residents to actively participate in this pivotal electoral battle and ensure the victory of INDIA bloc candidates in all seven constituencies. Gandhi highlighted the urgent need to address pressing issues such as unemployment, inflation, and the erosion of constitutional institutions.
