Closing the two-day special debate in the Lok Sabha marking 75 years of the Constitution
| | | The Congress never respected the Constitution and five generations of leaders tried to insult and undermine the sacred document for political gain and appeasement politics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, lashing out at the biggest Opposition party for what he called the indelible sin of imposing the Emergency and damaging constitutional freedoms. | THE DAILY QUIZ The face of St Nicholas of Myra, who died in 343 CE, has been forensically reconstructed. He seems like a jolly, white-bearded grandpa. Ho ho ho! Name the legendary figure (associated with Christmas, via Coca-Cola) said to be inspired by him. a. The Grinch
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d. Elf TAKE THE FULL QUIZ | | THE BIG STORY Modi blames Congress for stifling Constitution across 7 decades Closing the two-day special debate in the Lok Sabha marking 75 years of the Constitution, Modi also drew a contrast between constitutional amendments brought by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, claimed the opposition party was historically against reservations, hailed the achievements of his government, stressed his welfare outreach was guided by the Constitution, and read out 11 pledges to make India a developed nation by 2047, the centenary of Independence. In an expansive speech in Hindi clocking 110 minutes, the PM repeatedly singled out the Congress and the Gandhi family, criticising it for the biggest “jumla”, or false promise, of “Garibi Hatao” (eradicate poverty) — a poll slogan that contributed to Indira Gandhi’s landslide victory in the 1971 elections. Read more. | | THE BIG QUESTION What did South Korean President say after being impeached? South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon’s fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country’s resilient democracy. The National Assembly passed the motion 204-85. Yoon’s presidential powers and duties were subsequently suspended and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, the country’s No. 2 official, took over presidential powers later Saturday. The Constitutional Court has up to 180 days to determine whether to dismiss Yoon as president or restore his powers. If he’s thrown out of office, a national election to choose his successor must be held within 60 days. Read more. | STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED | | | | PHOTO OF THE DAY Tail of the town at New Delhi's Pet Fed | | Were you forwarded this email? Did you stumble upon it online? Sign up here. | | Written and edited by Abhirup Sengupta. Produced by Md Shad Hasnain. | | | | | | | Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories | | | | | | View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved | | | | |  | |
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