Kerala Congress confronts a major crisis as suspended MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces two rape cases and accusations from an actress and a party colleague. Reports cite forced abortion threats and harassment. While Mamkootathil denies the claims and refuses to quit as MLA, the BJP and CPI(M) have intensified protests.
Despite a clear High Court order, officials blocked access to the Deepathoon pillar, stopped the petitioner escorted by CISF and triggered clashes with devotees, prompting strong criticism from BJP leaders and raising fresh concerns over state interference in Hindu rituals.
Delhi High Court turned down a PIL requesting a special committee to oversee the Red Fort bomb blast trial and ensure it finishes within six months. The court said monitoring a trial that had not begun was not feasible, leading to the petitioner withdrawing the plea.
Kharge claimed that the Modi government is “anti-labour, anti-worker and pro-cronies.” He claimed that the new labour codes pose a threat to job security.
His father, Ghulam Azam, was one of the most notorious figures of the 1971 Liberation War, held responsible for the killing of Hindus and pro-liberation Bengalis.