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Hans India
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Sensible, intellectually sharp leader: BJP, JD(U) back Shashi Tharoor as he recalls Emergency
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has sparked rare praise from political opponents including from the BJP and Janata Dal (United) after his reflective take on the Emergency era was published in a Malayalam daily. Tharoor argued that the Emergency should not be remembered solely as a "dark chapter" in Indian history but must be understood for the lessons it holds — especially about the abuse of power in the name of discipline. In an article marking nearly five decades since the Emergency was declared, Tharoor highlighted how the 21-month period (from June 25, 1975, to March 21, 1977) was marred by the suspension of civil liberties, censorship of the Press, and excesses carried out by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi. He noted that attempts to enforce order often turned into "acts of cruelty" under the guise of discipline. The article drew rare agreement from both BJP and J(U) leaders, who called Tharoor a "sensible and intellectually sharp leader" for acknowledging the perils of unchecked political power. Speaking to IANS, BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh said, 'Whatever Shashi Tharoor wrote is absolutely right. We must take lessons from the Emergency. During that time, the media was suppressed, the judiciary was muzzled, and people had no freedom to express their views. This authoritarian impulse still exists in the Congress — remember how Rahul Gandhi once tore up Ordinances publicly, and Sonia Gandhi still exercises backroom influence. Tharoor's article is a reminder of how far we've come. Today, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the people enjoy complete freedom and India is moving forward.' JD(U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan also reacted and praised Tharoor. 'This is the history of Indian politics — resistance against tyranny. Even back then, many Congress leaders opposed Indira Gandhi's Emergency. No Congress leader today has the courage to defend that decision. Shashi Tharoor's reflection shows maturity. He is a sensible and intellectually sharp leader. Even after 50 years, the Emergency still gives us goosebumps. It's a chapter no democrat can take pride in," he told IANS. The Emergency, declared by then President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution, cited "internal disturbances" and followed Indira Gandhi's conviction by the Allahabad High Court for electoral malpractice. The judgment, delivered in a case filed by socialist leader Raj Narain, had disqualified her from Parliament, triggering a political crisis that culminated in the Emergency. During this period, the government passed the draconian Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA), suspended fundamental rights, jailed Opposition leaders, and imposed sweeping censorship. The 38th Amendment made the emergency declaration immune to judicial review — a provision later reversed by the 44th Amendment in 1978.
New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
All eyes now on Kerala governor Arlekar's next move
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the vice-chancellor and syndicate in Kerala University refusing to budge from their respective stances in the registrar suspension issue, all eyes are now on the course of action Governor Rajendra Arlekar would adopt on the matter by exercising his powers as Chancellor. Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas had submitted a detailed report before the governor stating that the syndicate meeting that reinstated the registrar was 'invalid'. She has also reportedly informed the governor that the continuance of K S Anil Kumar in the registrar's post was illegal. The High Court had observed that since the syndicate has decided to reinstate the registrar, the correctness of that decision must be determined by the 'appropriate authority', meaning the chancellor. 'In this case, Arlekar is expected to exercise his powers under Section 7(3) of the Kerala University Act,' said a source. This provision in the Act empowers the chancellor to 'annul any proceeding of any of the authorities of the university which is not in conformity with this Act, the Statutes, the Ordinances, the Regulations, the rules or the bye-laws'.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Townhome residents suing City of Charleston over Dockside evacuation order
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) — A group of townhome owners is suing the City of Charleston, arguing they were unfairly forced out of their homes as part of an evacuation of the Dockside condominiums earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed June 3 on behalf of nearly two dozen residents who were ordered on February 27 to vacate their Concord Street townhomes by 5 p.m. the next day due to structural issues in the adjacent Dockside tower. The order came after an engineering firm that was hired to inspect the load capacity of the tower floors deemed the building unsafe for further occupancy and recommended in a February 25 letter that residents be evacuated. Officials cited concrete slabs that they described as 'significantly overstressed' as the reason for the evacuation order, saying, 'the structure has insufficient capacity to continue to be safely occupied until substantial structural strengthening is implemented.' But the complaint asserts that the firm's letter referenced structural deficiencies only with the main tower and made no mention of the townhomes. 'The city chose not to follow its own Ordinances that establish procedures before the City can condemn a building and order citizens to vacate,' an attorney wrote, adding that the firm offered no proof that the townhomes were at risk if the condominium tower collapsed. The lawsuit further claimed that the city's decision lacked consistency, noting that nearby buildings such as the International African American Museum were allowed to stay 'open and occupied' while residential properties were forced to vacate. The filing comes just weeks after the city's Building Code Board of Appeals upheld the order following a May 5 appeal hearing in which townhome residents offered emotional testimony about how the evacuation has impacted them. 'I've lived here 22 years,' Ryan Earheart, now one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, said during that hearing. 'These people are my friends, and to see our friends in pain is very hard. The timing of this is very unknown. A lot of people had retired already, and this was their final home.' The lawsuit asks the court to nullify the city's order and allow the individuals to return to their townhomes. This story is developing and may be updated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Multiple agencies work to put out 25-30 acre brush fire in Two Rivers
TWO RIVERS, Wis. (WFRV) – No injuries or property damage were reported after crews in the Two Rivers area worked to put out a brush fire that burned through roughly 25 to 30 acres on Saturday. The Two Rivers Fire Department got a report of the smell of smoke and ash coming from the area of 34th and 35th Streets around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. 'Overwhelming looking at the mess': Mayville community working through aftermath of tornado After crews were sent to investigate, it was determined that there was a small brush fire along the river next to the property in the 2900 block of 37th Street. After the winds shifted along the river, flames were pushed towards houses on Parkway Boulevard, and multiple agencies were called in to assist. Wisconsin city approves new Cruising Ordinances, authority to impound vehicles Eventually, the brush fire was put out, and no injuries or property damage were reported. It is estimated that 25-30 acres of wetland brush were burned. The fire was deemed not to be suspicious, but the cause remains undetermined. No additional information was provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
