A video purportedly showing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protesters escaping a police van during a Mumbai protest has gone viral. The incident, shared by CJP with a sarcastic caption, comes amid escalating tensions from their 'Sansad Chalo' march in Delhi, where an FIR was registered over violence.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged supporters to gather at Jantar Mantar for a night vigil ahead of Monday's 'Sansad Chalo' march to Parliament, fearing a police crackdown. Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues in Safdarjung Hospital after being forcefully taken by Delhi Police.
A private organization, Prime Point Foundation, has awarded the Sansad Ratna Awards to 12 Members of Parliament and four parliamentary committees for their outstanding performance and contributions in legislative work.
Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi’s April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV. The petition claims the speech blaming opposition parties for the defeat of the 131st Constitutional amendment bill was used to influence voters during ongoing elections, constituting corrupt practice under Section 123(7) of the Representation of People Act.
Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi's April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV. The petition claims the speech, which blamed opposition parties for the defeat of the 131st Constitutional amendment bill, was used to influence voters during ongoing elections. The plea alleges misuse of official machinery and states this falls within the definition of corrupt practice under section 123(7) of the Representation of People Act. A complaint was also submitted to the Election Commission.
