YouTuber Dhruv Rathee is facing scrutiny after a parody account posted a fake message about Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla’s daughter on X. Maharashtra’s cyber police have registered a case, but Rathee maintains he is not involved. The parody account, which has since deleted its posts, claimed Birla’s daughter cleared the UPSC exam without appearing for it. This incident comes after Rathee previously faced threats following his video about an alleged assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal.
Today’s news is dominated by major developments in the business and political spheres. LTIMindtree Chairman A M Naik has stepped down, Reliance Industries shares reclaimed the ₹ 3,000 mark, and Om Birla has been elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker for a second term.
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.
NDA nominee Om Birla was elected as the Lok Sabha Speaker on June 26th, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi shaking hands before escorting him to the chair. The opposition INDIA bloc, however, voiced concerns about stifling dissent and expressed hopes for a more inclusive approach during the new term.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will propose Om Birla as the Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday, with the election scheduled for 11 am. The ruling NDA holds a significant majority, making Birla’s election highly likely. However, the opposition alliance has fielded Kodikunnil Suresh as their candidate, leading to a contest for the position.
Tuesday, June 25, saw a flurry of news, from politics and business to social controversies and legal developments. The Indian stock market reached record highs, while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal faced a setback with his bail being stayed in a money laundering case. The Lok Sabha Speaker election saw nominations filed by Om Birla and K Suresh, representing the NDA and INDIA blocs respectively. The day also saw controversy surrounding a BJP MP’s use of ‘Jai Hindu Rashtra’ during his oath-taking ceremony.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is facing a tough challenge from his former party colleague, Prahlad Gunjal, in the upcoming election for the Kota Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan. Gunjal, a Gujjar strongman and two-time MLA for the BJP, joined the Congress in March, alleging that the party’s politics in Kota was dominated by just one person. The entry of Gunjal, a staunch supporter of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, into the race has turned the electoral battle into a high-profile affair. The Congress is banking on Gunjal’s OBC status and his support among Dalits and Muslims to win the election. Birla, on the other hand, has maintained strong relations in the constituency and is focusing on urban voters while emphasizing the BJP’s guarantees during his public meetings. While both sides are putting in efforts to reach out to voters, the high-profile clash between the two leaders has shifted attention away from key issues facing the Hadoti region, such as the agrarian crisis and the increasing number of suicides by students in coaching classes.
