Omar Abdullah questions Lieutenant Governor's authority to nominate 5 MLAs in J&K Assembly
Jammu & Kashmir: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah has expressed concerns regarding the Lieutenant Governor’s authority to nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly. Abdullah highlighted that some legal experts within the party have pointed out that the governor does not have the power to make such nominations. He added that people's mandate must be respected.
Abdullah also commented separately on the issue of poll rigging, emphasising that the electoral process should be fair and transparent, and urged authorities to ensure that no irregularities take place in the Assembly elections.
The issue surrounding the nomination of MLAs has gained significance ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly results. If the Lieutenant Governor proceeds with the nominations, the majority mark required to form the government could rise to 48, potentially impacting the final outcome in a closely contested election.
The rules for nominating members were amended in 2023 to include Kashmiri migrants, which has further intensified the debate over the Lieutenant Governor’s powers. With the final results for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections coming out, the matter of nominated MLAs could play a crucial role in determining the region's political future.
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Congress voices concern over safety of minorities in Bangladesh
New Delhi (PTI): The Congress on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the "atmosphere of insecurity" being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh and the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das.
In a statement, Chairman of the party's Media and Publicity Department Pawan Khera said, "The Indian National Congress expects the government of India to prevail upon the Bangladesh government to take necessary steps and ensure security of life and property of minorities in the country".
"The Indian National Congress expresses its deep concern at the atmosphere of insecurity being faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. The arrest of the ISCKON monk is the latest example," he said.
A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between security personnel and followers of Das, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh in a sedition case.
Das, the spokesperson for Bangladesh Sammilita Sanatani Jagran Jote, was arrested from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka a day earlier.
India on Tuesday noted with "deep concern" the arrest and denial of bail to the Hindu leader, and urged authorities in the neighbouring country to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minority groups.
Bangladesh reacted sharply to the Ministry of External Affairs statement, saying it was unfounded and stood contrary to the spirit of friendship between the two countries.
In its statement, Dhaka said it does not interfere with the country's judiciary, which is fully independent
