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Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has been elected as the President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), defeating his nearest rival, Pradeep Rai, by a margin of 1,066 votes to 689. This marks Sibal’s fourth term as SCBA President, having previously held the position in 1995-96, 1997-98, and 2001. Sibal, a Harvard Law School graduate and former Additional Solicitor General of India, announced his candidacy on May 8th, facing competition from Priya Hingorani, Tripurari Ray, Neeraj Srivastava, and the incumbent President, Adish Aggarwala.

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released its manifesto for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, prioritizing several key issues, including:

– Caste census
– Establishment of a separate commission for farmers’ welfare
– Right to apprenticeship
– 50% reservation for women in government jobs
– Full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
– Rejection of ‘one nation, one election’ concept

The party also plans to review and propose changes to various laws, such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Register for Citizens (NRC), and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Sharad Pawar has unveiled its election manifesto for the 2024 general elections, prioritizing caste census, a separate commission for farmers’ welfare, 50% reservation for women in jobs, and a review of contentious laws like the CAA and NRC. The party also supports full statehood for Jammu and Kashmir and rejects the idea of ‘one nation, one election’.