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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has requested a report from the Karnataka Police regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna within three days. The NCW, in a letter to the Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP), condemned the incident and emphasized the need for prompt action to apprehend Revanna, who has fled the country. Revanna was suspended from his party, JD(S), following the allegations, which include the circulation of explicit video clips allegedly involving him and multiple women. Separately, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asserted that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wins the current Lok Sabha elections, it will “tear apart” and “throw away” the Indian Constitution. Gandhi highlighted the importance of the Constitution in protecting the rights of marginalized communities. In other news, a Delhi-based doctor expressed her concerns about Uber’s safety measures after experiencing an accident while traveling with the service. She raised concerns about inexperienced drivers and has decided to boycott the company. Additionally, students from the University of Utah joined pro-Palestinian demonstrations, demanding the institution divest from its Israeli connections. The protests have led to the establishment of nearly 20 tent encampments on campus grounds.

Ashok Chavan, a BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP, has emphasized that India’s Constitution will remain intact. Speaking to the media in his constituency of Nanded, Chavan stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has categorically ruled out any alterations. Chavan highlighted that PM Modi’s directive serves as party policy. He also noted that individual comments on constitutional changes hold less weight than the stance of the BJP’s top leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress party for promising reservations based on religion, claiming that it violates the Indian Constitution. Speaking at an election rally in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, Modi accused Congress of attempting to deprive people of their wealth and exploiting religious sentiments for political gain.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has accused the Congress party of attempting to implement ‘Sharia law’ and redistribute wealth in India. He made these allegations while addressing election rallies in Amroha and Baghpat. The CM highlighted the contrast between the Congress’s manifesto and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions, emphasizing the potential danger posed to the Indian Constitution. Adityanath also recalled former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s alleged statement in 2006 regarding Muslims having the first right to the country’s resources.

Disability rights advocates are optimistic after the Congress and CPI(M) pledged to include disability as a specific ground for discrimination in Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. Currently, Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, but it does not explicitly mention disability. The proposed amendment would bring India in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which recognizes that individuals with disabilities should enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others.