PM Modi reacts to election results through tweet, says victory unprecedented
New Delhi: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has won the confidence of the Indian electorate for the third consecutive time in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude and outlined his commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the nation in his first reaction following the vote count.
As the results stand, the BJP-led NDA has secured a majority with victories or leads in 295 seats, surpassing the 272-seat threshold required to form the government. The opposition coalition, INDIA alliance, is trailing with wins or leads in 235 seats. Despite the clear lead, there remains some uncertainty over the formation of the government as alliance partners deliberate on their future course.
Addressing the nation, PM Modi described this moment as unprecedented in India's democratic history. "The people of the country have expressed their trust in the NDA for the third consecutive time. This is an unprecedented moment in the history of India," he stated.
He extended heartfelt thanks to the nation for their continued support, likening the support to familial love and blessings. "I thank my family for this love and blessings," he said, emphasizing the close bond between the government and the citizens.
Assuring the country of his commitment, PM Modi promised to lead with renewed vigor. "I assure the countrymen that to fulfill their aspirations, we will move forward with new energy, new enthusiasm, and new resolves," he pledged.
The Prime Minister also expressed appreciation for the dedication and tireless efforts of party workers. "I express my heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to all the workers for their dedication and tireless hard work," he said, acknowledging their role in the electoral success.
देश की जनता-जनार्दन ने एनडीए पर लगातार तीसरी बार अपना विश्वास जताया है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024
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SC issues contempt notice over scurrilous allegations against Telangana HC judge
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued contempt notices to a litigant and his lawyers for making "scurrilous allegations" against a sitting judge of the Telangana High Court in their plea.
The top court, while issuing the show cause notices to the petitioner and his lawyers, refused to allow withdrawal of the petition, and said, “We cannot permit judges to be out in a box and allow any litigant to make such allegations against a judge. Here we were trying to protect lawyers.”
A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran was hearing a transfer plea filed by petitioner N Peddi Raju filed through advocate-on-record Ritesh Patil.
The petition involved a case in which Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy had received relief from a high court in a matter under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
“Here we were trying to protect lawyers, but this kind of conduct cannot be condoned,” the bench, which earlier heard another suo motu case pertaining to summoning of lawyers by the ED for rendering legal advice, said.
“Scurrilous allegations have been made against the sitting judge of Telangana High Court. It has been held (in a judgement) that it is not only a litigant but also a lawyer who signs (the petition) is guilty of contempt of court.
“We thus issue notice to Peddi Raju as well as the lawyers … and the AoR. They are directed to state why contempt should not be initiated against them. Notice returnable on August 11,” the CJI said.
A counsel sought the liberty to withdraw the remarks after the court expressed strong displeasure. However, the bench dismissed the request.
“File apology …we will see whether to consider or not. We will see the apology is genuine or not. When we expressed displeasure at the language, liberty was sought to withdraw. We dismissed the request,” the bench said.
The case stems from the Telangana High Court's decision to quash a criminal case registered against the chief minister under the SC/ST Act.
The petitioner later approached the top court with a transfer plea, alleging bias and impropriety on the part of the high court judge.
Senior advocate Sidharth Luthra appeared on behalf of the chief minister.
