Senegal’s new President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, is facing a political crisis just six months into his term. The feud with the parliament, controlled by his predecessor’s party, over the appointment of a Prime Minister has led to a stalemate. The country also faces economic challenges, including high national debt and youth unemployment, which casts a shadow over Faye’s promises of reform.
A brawl erupted in the Turkish parliament on August 15th after an opposition MP, Ahmet Sik, criticized the ruling AKP party and called for the reinstatement of a jailed colleague. The incident resulted in injuries and sparked widespread condemnation.
The Indian Parliament has established a joint committee to scrutinize the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. The committee, led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal, will examine the proposed changes to the Waqf Act, including the inclusion of non-Muslim representation in Waqf bodies and the renaming of the law. The Bill has sparked controversy, with the opposition voicing concerns about its potential impact on Muslims.
A joint parliamentary committee (JPC) has been formed to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has sparked heated debate. The bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha, aims to address issues related to Waqf properties but has been met with strong opposition from several parties, who argue that its provisions target Muslims and undermine federalism. The JPC will comprise members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and will scrutinize the bill’s proposed changes.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has proposed sending the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 to the Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny and deliberation. This decision comes after concerns were raised regarding the bill’s provisions and potential impact on the Waqf board’s functioning.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin dissolved parliament on Tuesday, paving the way for an interim government. This comes after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country, following widespread protests against her administration.
Congress has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a video emerged showing water leaking in the new Parliament building during heavy rains in Delhi. The video sparked reactions from the Opposition, highlighting the significant cost involved in the construction. Congress also posted an animated video of PM Modi, satirizing his alleged oversight of the project. The Lok Sabha Secretariat, however, attributed the leakage to displaced adhesive on the glass domes, claiming the issue was resolved swiftly.
The new Parliament building in Delhi experienced a leak in the lobby during heavy rains, prompting the Lok Sabha Secretariat to explain the cause. The secretariat attributed the leak to displaced adhesive material used to fix the glass domes, assuring that the issue was promptly resolved. However, the incident has drawn criticism from the opposition, highlighting the cost of the new building.
A BJP MP has proposed the establishment of ‘NaMo Nagar’ – hi-tech cities in every state of India. This proposal, presented as a Private Member’s Bill, aims to drive economic growth and enhance infrastructure through urbanisation. The MP cites the example of Chandigarh and highlights the need for well-planned urban spaces.
Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, in her maiden speech in the Lok Sabha, highlighted the plight of Himachal Pradesh’s disappearing tribal music and folk art, urging the government to take steps for their preservation. Meanwhile, a petition challenging her election victory is pending in the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
