Talks between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress to form an alliance for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections have hit a major roadblock. With seat-sharing negotiations on the verge of collapse, AAP is preparing to contest the election independently in 50 seats. The potential breakdown of the alliance could benefit the BJP and significantly impact the election outcome.
Following strong opposition from the INDIA bloc, the Indian government has withdrawn its advertisement for lateral entry recruitment of joint-secretary-level officers and other key positions in the Central Government. The decision comes after concerns were raised about the potential undermining of reservation policies.
The 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog saw controversy erupt as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out, alleging her microphone was cut off after five minutes. Prime Minister Modi, chairing the meeting, emphasized the importance of states in achieving the ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ vision. Several states, including those led by INDIA bloc parties, boycotted the meeting, highlighting the political divide.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming she was unfairly stopped during her speech. NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam clarified the incident, stating that Banerjee was given an early time slot at her request and that a timer on the screen indicated the remaining time for each speaker.
Today marks a day filled with key events, including the Supreme Court’s directive for NTA to release center-wise NEET-UG results, the launch of the Amazon Prime Day sale, and the release of Q1 results by several companies. Also, the INDIA bloc will hold protests in Bihar, and Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line service will witness temporary changes.
The INDIA bloc secured a resounding victory in Assembly by-polls across seven states, winning 10 out of 13 seats. The BJP, on the other hand, faced a significant setback, winning only two seats. The results are seen as a boost for the INDIA bloc, highlighting the BJP’s struggles in opposition-ruled states.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed she will attend the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in Mumbai on July 12th. Her visit will also include meetings with INDIA bloc allies, including Uddhav Thackeray, Sharad Pawar, and potentially Akhilesh Yadav, for political discussions. These meetings are crucial as they come ahead of the Lok Sabha elections and the upcoming budget session in Parliament.
Opposition MPs from the INDIA bloc staged a protest in Parliament, accusing the government of misusing central agencies to target and silence opposition leaders. The protest comes after the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with an alleged excise scam.
The INDIA bloc, a coalition of opposition parties, will raise concerns about alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in Parliament today. The opposition has called for a discussion on the issue and has threatened to stage a protest if it is not addressed. The CBI has registered a criminal case to investigate the alleged irregularities in the exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
BJP leader Om Birla was re-elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday after the ruling NDA and opposition INDIA bloc failed to reach a consensus on the selection. Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence in Birla’s leadership, while the opposition voiced concerns about fair representation and potential disruptions. Birla vowed to maintain a high standard of parliamentary tradition and ensure a platform for all voices.
