Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (26 November) appealed to the citizens to follow their constitutional duties and said that this is the foundation of a strong democracy. In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, PM Modi also stressed on the responsibility of strengthening democracy by exercising the right to vote. He suggested that we celebrate Constitution Day by honoring those who vote for the first time after completing 18 years of age.

PM Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that rights are acquired by the discharge of duties. He emphasized that discharge of duties is also the basis of social and economic progress. He said that the policies and decisions taken today will shape the lives of the coming generations and appealed to the citizens to keep their duties paramount as India moves towards the vision of a developed India.

On Constitution Day, we pay tribute to the framers of our Constitution. Their vision and foresight continue to motivate us in our pursuit of building a Viksit Bharat.

Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and liberty. While it empowers us with…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 26, 2025

‘Our Constitution gives supreme importance to human dignity, equality and freedom’
Today on Wednesday (November 26), PM Modi posted on social media platform His vision and foresight continue to inspire us to build a developed India. Our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and freedom. He further said that it not only empowers us with rights, but also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always try to fulfill. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy. Let us reiterate our commitment to strengthen constitutional values ​​through our actions.

PM Modi said that our Constitution gives utmost importance to human dignity, equality and freedom. It empowers us with rights. It also reminds us of our duties as citizens, which we should always try to fulfill. These duties are the foundation of a strong democracy.

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Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the violent and extremist policies of the Mohammad Yunus-led interim government are responsible for tensions with India and that Awami League supporters will not vote in the upcoming elections as the ban on the party violates the country’s constitution.

Sheikh Hasina, who is living in exile in India, said in an e-mail sent to Hindustan Times on Thursday (November 6) that Yunus sponsoring extremists in his government is in danger of damaging the fundamental relations between Bangladesh and India. He said that I am very grateful to the Indians for giving me safe shelter.

‘India has been the most important ally of Bangladesh’

Responding to a question asked to Sheikh Hasina, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh has described your presence in India as a cause of tension in bilateral relations, she said that India is and always has been the most important ally of Bangladesh. If Bangladesh’s security and prosperity is to be maintained then it will have to remain like this. If there is any difference of opinion between India and the unelected administration of Dr. Yunus, it has nothing to do with me. This is related to the anarchic, violent and extremist policies flourishing under the rule of Dr. Yunus.

What did you say about the allegations against you?

The International Criminal Tribunal for Bangladesh will deliver its verdict in November in the cases related to crimes against humanity registered against you and other senior Awami League leaders. How do you view these cases against you? Responding to this, Sheikh Hasina said that I categorically deny all the allegations against me because these allegations have been made by a kangaroo court, which is controlled by political opponents. Remember, not a single Bangladeshi got a chance to vote for this interim government. There is no true respect for accountability or due process.

ICC must have impartial trial for crimes against humanity

Awami League has approached the ICC to investigate the violence against its leaders and supporters, how confident are you that this move will be successful? On this, Sheikh Hasina said that crimes against humanity should be tried impartially by an impartial international tribunal like the ICC. Retaliatory violence targeting Awami League members and supporters, members of the judiciary, journalists and religious minorities has been widely reported in the international media and criticized by several human rights organizations and the United Nations.

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Amidst the Bihar election campaign, former Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed a large public meeting in Aurangabad on Tuesday. In the rally, Rahul made sharp allegations against the Modi government at the Center and said that the Modi government has sold all the government companies of the country, everything has been given to industrialists like Adani-Ambani.

Rahul said, “No matter how much you study, the paper gets leaked two days before the exam. We do not want such a Bihar.” He said that today two Hindustans have been created in the country. One of the billionaires and people in suits and the other of the poor, farmers and laborers. Taking aim at PM Modi, the Congress leader said, “Modi ji goes to the weddings of billionaires, dances and sings with them. Have you ever seen him hugging a farmer? Have you seen him holding the hand of a labourer?”

Congress leader targeted PM Modi

The Congress leader said, “If the Constitution is not saved, only Modi, Adani and Ambani will be left in the country. The rights of everyone else will be snatched away.” He said that the government’s insurance schemes have now become a new way of taking money from farmers and giving it to private companies. Taking a personal dig at the Prime Minister, he said, “Modi knows that he ordered separate clean water for himself to bathe in Chhath and the common Bihari had to bathe in the rotten water of Yamuna.” During this, Rahul said that our aim is to create employment in Bihar, open the doors of banks for the youth and not just for Adani-Ambani.

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He promised that if the INDIA coalition government comes to power, new world class universities like Nalanda University will be built in Bihar, where foreign students will also come to study. Rahul said, “Demonetization and wrong GST took away employment from the youth of Bihar. Today the situation is such that people are making reels because there are no jobs. In Bihar, Modi ji snatched the land from the farmers and gave it to Adani. Amit Shah says that there is no land to set up industries in Bihar, but land is always available for Adani.”

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Vande Mataram Controversy: The debate has once again erupted regarding Vande Mataram. Actually, this controversy started in Maharashtra when the state government ordered all schools to sing the full version of Vande Mataram between 31 October and 7 November to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. After this, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi opposed it. Meanwhile, a big question arose whether someone can be punished for refusing to sing Vande Mataram or not? Let us know what is the answer to this question and also what Indian law says on this issue.

Is there any punishment for not singing Vande Mataram?

According to the Indian Constitution and the policy of the Central Government, there is no legal punishment or provision for not singing Vande Mataram. Singing Vande Mataram is completely voluntary and not mandatory. The government clarified in Parliament that no law makes singing or playing of Vande Mataram mandatory. Along with this, there is no punitive provision related to this.

Constitutional status of Vande Mataram

Although Vande Mataram has the honorary status of the national song of India, it does not have the constitutional status like the national anthem Jana Gana Mana. This means that despite the immense value of patriotism in Vande Mataram, it cannot be implemented legally. Citizens are completely free to express their respect in different ways.

Supreme Court’s stance on compulsion

The Supreme Court has repeatedly said that no one can be forced to sing the national anthem, provided he does not disrespect it and just stands respectfully. Along with this, the court refused to make Vande Mataram mandatory and also emphasized that patriotism cannot be measured by any compulsion. Freedom of expression, protected under Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution, gives individuals complete freedom to choose how they express national honour.

Madras High Court judgment 2017

In 2017, the Madras High Court had directed that Vande Mataram be sung in all schools and government offices in Tamil Nadu. But he also made it clear that if any person or organization has real difficulty or problem then it should not be forced. From this it became clear that this order is advisory and not mandatory.

Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act 1971

The Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act 1971 completely regulates the respect for the national flag and the national anthem, but it does not mention controlling the national anthem. Therefore, refusing to sing Vande Mataram is not a crime.

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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan expressed displeasure over the growing controversy after the video of Muslim women offering Namaz in Maharashtra’s Shaniwar Wada surfaced. He said that it is wrong from the religious point of view for a woman to offer her Friday prayers in three minutes and then invalidate that act after the time has passed. Waris cited religion and constitutional rights regarding Friday prayers.

Waris Pathan said, “The Constitution of India gives every citizen the right to practice and propagate his religion under Article 25.” Raising the question, he said that when the Constitution gives such clear freedom, then to what extent is it appropriate to question or restrict someone’s religious conduct.

Waris Pathan spoke on religion and constitutional rights

Speaking to IANS media agency, AIMIM leader Waris Pathan said, if a Muslim woman offers 3-minute Namaz on Friday when it is time, then what mountain will break. The Constitution allows in Article 25 that a person has the right to practice things of his own religion. If the Namaz has been offered then what is the point in it?

Waris Pathan further said, our Hindu brothers and sisters play Garba in trains, Garba is played at the airport. We never expressed any objection on this, everyone is celebrating their own festival.

Waris Pathan spoke about purification

Regarding the people who were opposing the Namaz, he said that people are doing purification. If you want to purify, then purify your mentality, purify your mind and purify your heart, which is filled with hatred.

The AIMIM leader further said in the conversation, this is the sheer murder of secularism and the Ganga-Jamuni culture of the country by the people of BJP. Ever since these people have come, they have only been spreading hatred. In which direction will these people take the country?

He finally said that all this should not happen. If someone is offering namaz. You people do all this and no one has any objection to it, so why is this being done. Let us tell you that the controversy regarding women offering namaz is heating up in Shaniwar Wada of Maharashtra.

Venezuela’s main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has received this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for fighting for democratic rights in her country. However, Congress in India has become excited about this. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput on Friday (October 10, 2025) enumerated many similarities between Maria and Rahul Gandhi.

The Congress spokesperson suggested that he (Rahul Gandhi) also deserves this prestigious honor for fighting to save the Constitution in India. Rajput shared a picture of him (Rahul Gandhi) with Machado and wrote, “This time the Nobel Peace Prize has been given to the Venezuelan opposition leader for protecting the Constitution. India’s opposition leader Rahul Gandhi is leading the fight to save the country’s Constitution.”

Norwegian Nobel Committee chose Machado

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has honored Machado for his unwavering commitment to promoting democratic rights and advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in Venezuela. Despite facing threats and being forced into hiding after last year’s election, Machado has been a unifying symbol of Venezuela’s opposition.

This time the Venezuelan opposition leader has received the Nobel Peace Prize for protecting the constitution.
India’s opposition leader Shri Rahul Gandhi is fighting to save the country’s Constitution. pic.twitter.com/xcgfkJixlZ

— Surendra Rajput ‏ (@ssrajputINC) October 10, 2025

Congress counted the works of Rahul Gandhi

Congress in India has been continuously saying that Rahul Gandhi has waged a war against the dictatorship of the current NDA government as he has in recent times raised issues like vote theft, deliberate deletion of names of voters from the voter list of Bihar, EVM hacking to benefit BJP and its allies in the elections, alleged attempts to end reservation for backward classes, etc.

The entire opposition in India has stood behind the Congress by forming the India Bloc to challenge the BJP-led NDA and the current BJP government at the Center and in various states. The opposition claims that unemployment is increasing, the country’s economy has been damaged, the rights of minorities and SC/STs have been compromised and those raising their voices are being suppressed.

The opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, has alleged that democracy and democratic values ​​have died in India under the NDA government and Congress leaders are fighting to save them.

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Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned the sudden disappearance and silence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He asked, “Can’t they speak even a word?” Vice Presidential candidate from Rahul Gandhi alliance in Parliament House. Sudarshan was speaking at the event organized for Reddy.

Rahul Gandhi’s Tanj- We are going towards the medieval era!
Rahul Gandhi said in the Lok Sabha, “There is a lot of stir about the new bill of BJP. We are going towards the medieval, when the king used to remove someone from his will. There is no value for a democratically chosen person. If your face is not liked, then the ED is ordered to register a case and do not forget the chosen leader in 30 days. Where did the Vice President go? “

Rahul’s comment- “Why do those who speak in Rajya Sabha silent today?”
Rahul said, “The day the Vice President resigned, Venugopalji called me and told me that the Vice President went away. There is a big story behind his resignation, which some people will know and some will not know.

#Watch Delhi: Lok Sabha Lop and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Says, “The day the Vice President Resigned. Venugopal ji called me and said, Vice President is gone. There’s a big story about who have he resigned. Know it, some of you might not know it, but there’s a story… https://t.co/8mjhbpliy pic.twitter.com/5lefoz6vxl

– ANI (@ani) August 20, 2025

B. Sudarshan Reddy praised
Rahul Gandhi on this occasion candidate B.C. Sudarshan Reddy was also appreciated. He said, “Today a fight is going on – on the one hand there are those who are attacking the Constitution and on the other hand are those who are protecting the constitution. Every party has supported Reddy ji. They worked on Telangana caste census and contributed to preparing the outlook of social justice. They always keep the constitution with them. Is.”

Significantly, on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament, on July 21, 2025, Dhankhar took a sudden and unexpected step and resigned from the post of Vice President for health reasons.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said a big attack on the Congress party and said that those who dancing to the constitution on the head had crushed the constitution. He revealed that earlier a law was applicable in Delhi, which allowed the scavengers who did not come to work without notice to be sent to jail.

Addressing a program organized in Rohini, Delhi, Prime Minister Modi said, “Those who dance with the constitution on their heads, how did they crush the Constitution, how he used to beat Babasaheb’s feelings, I am going to tell the truth.”

Dangerous law in Delhi for scavengers

The PM further said, ‘The first dangerous law was in Delhi for the sweepers. One thing was written in the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, if a clean friend did not come to work without telling him, he could be put in jail for a month. Think yourself, what did these people think of cleaning workers. Will you put them in jail due to a small mistake? ‘

PM Modi said, ‘Those who talk big about social justice today, they kept many such laws in the country. This is Modi, which is ending such wrong laws. Our government has abolished hundreds of such laws and this campaign continues continuously.

Special gift to countrymen on Diwali

In his address, the Prime Minister stressed the governance reforms and said that reforms for us mean expansion of good governance. So we are emphasizing the reform. In the coming time, we are going to do big reforms, so that life and business are everything easy.

He told that the next big step in this direction is to improve GST. The Prime Minister said, ‘GST is going to be reform. This Diwali double bonus is going to be available to the countrymen. We have sent its format to the states. I hope that all the states will cooperate in this and complete this process as soon as possible, so that Diwali can become more luxurious.

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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, while talking to the media outside Parliament on Tuesday, reiterated the Election Commission in collusion with the BJP and reiterated the allegations of disturbing voter lists. He said that this conspiracy took place in Karnataka and Maharashtra last year and is now preparing to repeat in Bihar through ‘Special Intensive Revision’.

He said, “This is not just a matter of one or two seats… it has happened in many seats. It is being done at the national level and with the plan. Along with this, Rahul Gandhi smiled and said, “The picture is still left.”

Demonstration and custody outside Parliament
The statement came out of Parliament 24 hours after the dramatic developments on Monday, when the MPs of the Congress and India Block demonstrated strongly demanding the release of a machine-readable voter list. Currently, the Election Commission releases the scanned pictures of the voter list, which makes it almost impossible to check the mistakes. During the protest, Delhi Police detained 29 opposition MPs including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, Sanjay Raut.

VIDEO | “We are protecting the constitution. Devi on the Bihar’s Voters ‘List’

(Full video available on pti… pic.twitter.com/m4wehktyon

– Press Trust of India (@Pti_News) August 12, 2025

Old allegations and warnings
Last week, Rahul Gandhi warned the Election Commission, “Think twice before attacking the Constitution. We will catch you one by one… and if you do not give us data (voter list and the last 10 years pole booth video), you will not be able to hide.”

He claimed that 1.02 lakh illegal votes were cast in Karnataka during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, in which only 80 voters were found registered at a room address in Mahadevpura area of Bangalore. He says that the Congress lost the Bangalore Central seat with this disturbance, where BJP’s PC Mohan defeated Mansoor Khan of Congress by 33,000 votes.

Allegations of disturbances in Maharashtra also
Rahul Gandhi and the opposition have made similar allegations about the 2024 Maharashtra assembly elections. He claims that more than one crore new names were added to the voter list, which is suspicious in the voter list, just four months after the BJP -led Mahayuti alliance defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. The opposition has also described the ‘Special Intensive Revision’ of the voter list in Bihar as suspicious before the election. This case has been challenged in the Supreme Court.

Election Commission and BJP reply
The Election Commission has dismissed all these allegations, saying that its procedures are transparent and have been created to ensure independent and fair elections. The Commission challenged Rahul Gandhi to register his claims in the affidavit and present evidence. On Friday, the Commission also raised a case of 2018 when it alleged that the Congress tried to mislead the Supreme Court in the petition of former Chief Minister Kamal Nath.

BJP leader Amit Malviya said, “If Rahul Gandhi wants to save his credibility, he will have to mention the names of ineligible voters under the affidavit, whom they are claiming… If they do not do so, it will be clear that there is no case in their case and they are just doing political drama.”

On Sunday, a new political party “National Citizen Party” held a big rally in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and announced the establishment of a new constitution in Bangladesh and ‘Second Republic’. This party has been formed by the students who played an important role in the last year’s big government protests, due to which former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to step down. About 1000 supporters participated in this rally held at the historic martyr tower of Dhaka.

Call for ‘Second Republic’ from Shaheed Minar
Party leader Nahid Islam said, “Exactly a year ago we had resolved to free the country from dictatorship, and today we have united to lay the foundation of a new Bangladesh.” He declared a 24-citizen agenda and said to change the 1972 constitution to a new constitution. He said that the new constitution will show the aspirations of the youth of the country.

Demand for new constitution, but details are not yet clear
However, no concrete information has been shared about this proposed constitution yet. The party says that this document will reflect a “new generation dreams” and will be prepared with public participation.

Separate rally of BNP student branch
On the same day, the student unit of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) also held a huge rally in Dhaka. Tariq Rahman, Executive Chairman of BNP and exile in London, addressed the workers through virtual medium and called upon the youth to play an active role in the upcoming elections.

Hasina’s farewell increased stir before first anniversary
Both these rallies have taken place when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is the first anniversary of leaving the country on 5 August. Hasina moved to India after mass protests, violence and hundreds of deaths in 2024. On 8 August 2024, an interim government was formed under the leadership of Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus.

Increasing criticism on interim government
However, the interim government is also facing criticism. Opposition parties have made allegations of failure and human rights abuses to handle law and order. Sheikh Hasina’s party ‘Awami League’ is currently banned and the political situation of the country is still uncertain.