"The Commission is a collegiate body." @DrAMSinghvi argues that the CEC cannot be treated as the Commission itself, citing the Supreme Court’s 1995 ruling on the relationship between the CEC and other Election Commissioners. #ElectionCommission# #ECI# #SupremeCourt# #IndianPolitics# #NewsTrack# #Exclusive# | @maryashakil

"Dissent is not a matter of dustbin convenience." Senior Advocate, SC and Congress MP @DrAMSinghvi argues that differing views within the Election Commission must be meaningfully addressed as part of its decision-making process. #ECI# #IndianPolitics# #Democracy# #ChiefElectionCommissioner# #NewsTrack# #Exclusive# | @maryashakil

BJP spokesperson @syedzafarBJP says the reported objections were part of the deliberative process, arguing that if two commissioners had opposed a decision, they could have used their majority to block it. He further added that in due course of time, the Oppositon will stand exposed. #ElectionCommission# #DrSyedZafarIslam# #IndianPolitics# #ECIRow# #OppositionDebate# #NewsTrack# | @maryashakil

#PreetisTake# || “Women should not become ammunition every time politicians run out of arguments.” From Meloni to Indira Gandhi, two women from different eras were pulled into a political war. One insult was answered with another—but why are women still the punchline? #TTP# #WomenInPolitics# #GiorgiaMeloni# #IndiraGandhi# #IndianPolitics# #Misogyny# #PoliticalDebate# @PreetiChoudhry

#Exclusive# | Union Minister @KirenRijiju said he made several attempts to engage with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal. Rijiju said he had an hour-long conversation with Rahul Gandhi and also spoke to him over the phone, while urging Priyanka to participate in discussions. #KirenRijiju# #RahulGandhi# #Congress# #IndianPolitics# #IndiaTodaySocial# @maryashakil

The purposeful pursuit of national interests in the complex global dynamics may not be easy; but it needs to be done," said #Shri# Jawed Ashraf, IFS during his talk at #DSSC# Wellington, to the 82nd Staff Course conducted under #MEA#'s Public Outreach Programme. He elaborated on India's Foreign Policy, its challenges & way ahead. He underscored the need for India to enable regional stability, maintain its strategic autonomy and balance global engagements while navigating myriad complex #Geopolitics#. #ShriJawedAshrafIFS# #PME# #IndianForeignPolicy# #DefenceStudies# @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @SethSanjayMP @MIB_India @Def_PRO_Chennai