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  • BJP, Opposition Spar Over PM Modi’s Ganpati Puja At CJI’s Residence |

    A row erupted after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for Ganpati Puja celebrations. PM Modi’s visit drew criticism from the leaders of the opposition bloc INDIA. Reacting to PM Modi’s visit to Chandrachud’s home, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that such visits cast doubts in the minds of people. On the other hand, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reacted to the opposition’s criticism, saying that “attending Ganesh Pooja is no crime”.

    On Wednesday, PM Modi took part in the Ganpati Puja festivities at Chandrachud’s residence in Delhi. The Chief Justice and his wife, Kalpana Das, welcomed the PM, who was wearing traditional Maharashtrian attire for the celebrations.

    #WATCH | PM Narendra Modi attended the Ganesh Puja celebrations at the residence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/VqHsuobqh6
    — ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2024

    PM Modi took to social media platform X and shared a video of the celebrations, which did not go down well with the opposition. Raut said that the CJI should distance himself from the case where the Uddhav Thackeray faction had challenged the decision of the Maharashtra Speaker recognising the Eknath Shinde camp as the real Shiv Sena.

    “Our case of Maharashtra… the hearing is going on before CJI Chandrachud, so we have doubts if we will get justice because the PM is the other party in the case. The Chief Justice should distance himself from this case because his relation with the other party in the case is openly visible. Will CJI Chandrachud be able to give us justice in such a situation?” the Shiv Sena MP said.

    #WATCH | On PM Modi visiting CJI DY Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Poojan, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut says, ” Ganpathi festival is going on, people visit each other’s houses. I don’t have info regarding how many houses PM visited so far…but PM went to CJI’s house… pic.twitter.com/AVp26wl7Yz
    — ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2024

    In a post on X, Raut shared a list of recent cases where the Supreme Court has not given a desirable verdict for the opposition. He also mentioned the apex court’s suo motu cognisance of the Kolkata RG Kar rape and murder case and the bail hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. “One should understand the chronology to understand all such cases,” Raut said in the post.

    संविधान के घर को आग लगी
    घरके चिरागसे….
    १) EVM को क्लीन चीट
    २) महाराष्ट्र में चलरही संविधान विरोधी सरकार के सुनवाई पर ३ सालसे तारीख पे तारीख
    ३) प. बंगाल बलात्कर मामले मे suemoto हस्तक्षेप लेकीन
    महाराष्ट्र रेप कांड का जिकर नहीं.
    ४) दिल्ली मुख्यमंत्री केजरीवाल के
    bail पर तारीख पे… https://t.co/jzVpQqDQh3
    — Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61) September 11, 2024

    Irked by PM Modi’s visit, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also took a jibe at the CJI. “After the festivities are over, hopefully the CJI will deem fit and be slightly freer to conclude the hearing on Maharashtra and the blatant disregard of Article 10 of the Constitution in Maharashtra. Oh wait, elections are round the corner anyway, it can be adjourned for another day,” she said in a post on X.

    In response to Opposition’s flak, the BJP came down heavily and recounted events of the past and asked if the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) did not attend the Iftar party hosted by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

    While addressing a press conference at the BJP headquarters in the national capital, Lok Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “They do not have any objection to the prime minister meeting the chief justice of India but Ganpati Puja,” he said, and accused the leaders of the opposition of indulging in politics.

    “I am surprised that if the prime minister meets the chief justice of India, you raise an objection. But when he (Rahul Gandhi) meets (US lawmaker) Illhan Omar, who is with Pok, in America, you have no objection,” he further stated.

    BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya also slammed the Congress for criticising PM Modi’s visit to CJI’s residence. “The entire Congress and Communist ecosystem is in a twist after PM Modi attended Ganpati Poojan at CJI DY Chandrachud’s residence. The same suspects held it as an epitome of secularism when Dr Manmohan Singh hosted Iftar parties and then CJI would attend,” he said in a post on X.

    BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla also lashed out at the opposition, saying that attending Ganesh Pooja is no crime and the judiciary and politicians share stage on several occasions. 

    “Attending Ganesh Pooja is no crime On many occasions judiciary and politicians share stage On auspicious functions, marriages, programs – but if PM attends it at house of CJI , Uddhav Sena MP doubts integrity of CJI & SC. Congress ecosystem attacks SC like Rahul Gandhi did in past It’s shameful contempt of court & abusing judiciary,” he said.

  • ‘Murder Of Democracy’: Uddhav Thackeray After Maharashtra Speaker’s Verdict |

    MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar’s verdict on the dispute within the Shiv Sena factions, has ignited a political firestorm, with Uddhav Thackeray labelling it as a “murder of democracy” and a premeditated “match-fixing” on Wednesday.”

    Shiv Sena UBT Leaders Slam Speaker’s Verdict

    Uddhav Thackeray, head of the Shiv Sena UBT faction, expressed strong disapproval, deeming the decision a direct insult to the Supreme Court’s previous ruling in favour of Sunil Prabhu’s appointment as chief whip. ”It was a match-fixing. The verdict is also an insult to the Supreme Court which had ruled that Sunil Prabhu’s appointment as chief whip was valid. We don’t accept this verdict, we are challenging it in the apex court,” Uddhav Thackeray said.

     

    #WATCH | Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says, “We will go among the people…We have been going among the people & we will fight together along with the people of the state…” pic.twitter.com/WJweypm76S
    — ANI (@ANI) January 10, 2024

     

    Sanjay Raut, another prominent figure in the UBT faction, went a step further, denouncing the decision as part of a larger “BJP conspiracy” to dismantle the party founded by the late Balasaheb Thackeray. Raut warned that the Shiv Sena would not succumb to this setback, vowing to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

    Speaker Deliver’s Crucial Verdict 

    Speaker Narwekar, in delivering his crucial verdict, delved into the intricacies of the Shiv Sena constitution. He emphasized that the 2018 leadership structure, submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI), did not align with the party’s constitution, leading to the dismissal of Uddhav Thackeray’s removal of Eknath Shinde as ”unconstitutional.”

    Narwekar clarified that, based on the evidence and records available, no elections were held in 2013 and 2018. Despite acknowledging limited jurisdiction, he declared the 2018 constitution submitted to the ECI as the relevant one, highlighting that the party failed to submit any constitution to the Speaker’s office as per legislative rules.

    Constitutional Conundrum: Shiv Sena’s Divergent Claims

    The Speaker pointed out the conflicting versions of the constitution submitted by the rival factions, stressing the importance of relying on the constitution presented to the ECI before the emergence of factional disputes. He emphasized that the 1999 constitution of Shiv Sena, recognized by the ECI, serves as the valid constitution for determining the real political party.

    In a significant revelation, Narwekar highlighted that the 2018 amended constitution lacked validity as it was not in the records of the ECI, adhering to Supreme Court orders. This revelation challenges the legitimacy of the leadership structure based on the 2018 constitution, further complicating the ongoing political turmoil.

    Supreme Court’s Deadline For Speaker’s Judgement 

    The Supreme Court’s directive to Speaker Narwekar to deliver his judgment on disqualification petitions by January 10 has intensified the political drama in Maharashtra. As the factions gear up for a legal battle in the apex court, the repercussions of this decision are poised to reshape the state’s political landscape. The struggle for control within Shiv Sena continues, leaving democracy hanging in the balance.

  • India vs Pakistan Match: Sanjay Raut angry over the match between India and Pakistan, said- Bal Thackeray…

    Bal Thackeray had objection to India-Pakistan cricket matches

    It is noteworthy that Shiv Sena led by Bal Thackeray has expressed objection to India-Pakistan cricket matches on several occasions. His view was that cricket matches could not be held until Pakistan stopped promoting cross-border terrorism. BJP formed the government in Maharashtra after toppling the Uddhav Thackeray government with the help of former Thackeray loyalist Eknath Shinde, who had led the rebellion of Shiv Sena MLAs. Shinde had claimed that Shiv Sena under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray has deviated from the political path laid by Bal Saheb Thackeray.