Full support to Tibetans: CM Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, August 10: The state government will extend its complete support to Tibetans who are living in the state, said Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
He was speaking at ‘Thank You Karnataka,’ a programme organized to mark the six-decade-long exile of Tibetans organized by Tibetans living in the state.
Tibetans were sheltered in the state when Nijalingappa was the chief minister. Since then, the state government has provided all kinds of cooperation to them. It will be continued for the development of Tibetans, he assured.
Lands were allotted to the Tibetans in the districts of Mysuru, Uttara Kannada, and Chamarajanagar. The relations between Karnataka and Tibet would be stronger, Kumaraswamy added.
Speaking at the occasion, Tibetan priest Dalai Lama said, “India was a guru for Tibetan. It has taught us the knowledge of History, philosophy, and principles of diversity. It was everybody's responsibility to return such a culture, rituals and the principles of nonviolence to India.”
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Judiciary not here to perform Opposition’s role: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in an exclusive interview with ANI, addressed recent remarks made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who stated that the Opposition has taken it upon themselves to "do the task of the judiciary." Responding to this, Chandrachud clarified that the judiciary's role is to scrutinise laws and ensure they are consistent with the Constitution, not to serve as an opposition force.
"People should not presume that the judiciary should perform the role of the opposition in Parliament or state legislatures. Too often, there's a misconception that the judiciary must act as an opposition. We are here to scrutinise laws and assess executive action for its consistency with the law and the Constitution," said the former CJI.
He further emphasised that in a democracy, there is a distinct space for political opposition and that using the judiciary to fulfil such a role undermines its primary function. "What people try to do is use the judiciary to shoot from its shoulders and convert the Court into a space for political opposition," Chandrachud remarked.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier commented, "We are alone working on behalf of the media, investigative agencies, and judiciary also. This is the reality of India."
When questioned about interactions with leaders from both the Opposition and the ruling party, Chandrachud explained that social interactions are natural during official meetings, such as those required for appointments. "After official discussions, spending a few minutes socialising over tea is normal. We are human beings after all," he said, adding that such moments do not compromise judicial independence.
Regarding the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to his residence during Ganpati Puja, Chandrachud called it a social courtesy. "Such visits are not unique. Prime Ministers have visited judges’ homes on social occasions or even during times of personal loss. These courtesies do not affect the independence of our work," he said.
In September, PM Modi’s visit to Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja drew criticism from Opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, over potential conflict of interest. However, Chandrachud maintained that these interactions are part of elementary social courtesy and do not impact the judiciary's independence.
