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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘When country faces crises, Constitution keeps us united,' says CJI Gavai, cites BR Ambedkar's reply
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said on Saturday during an event that The Constitution had ensured that whenever India faced a crisis, the country remained united and strong. CJI Gavai was addressing a function after the inauguration of advocate chambers and multi-level parking at the Allahabad high court. Also Read: Govt notifies appointment of 3 SC judges day after president Murmu's approval 'When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal while some used to say that it is too unitary,' PTI news agency quoted CJI Gavai as saying. "Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution is neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war," CJI Gavai added. Also Read: 'Aamchi' vs 'Tyanchi' Mumbai: CJI Gavai explains gap between the two in Supreme Court He stated that India has been on the path of development after independence due to the Constitution, and compared India to neighbouring countries and their experience of development. Also Read: CJI Gavai displeased over protocol lapse "Today we see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries. And India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution," he said. CJI Gavai, during the gathering, also emphasised that it was the fundamental duty of the government to reached out every last citizen in the country. "It is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice. Be it the legislature, the executive or the judiciary everyone has to reach out to that citizen," the CJI said. He also stated, 'I have always been saying that the bar and the bench are two sides of the same coin. Unless the bar and the bench work together, the chariot of justice cannot move forward.' The Chief Justice of India praised the Allahabad high court for being a role model for the country, citing the incident where the judges vacated 12 bungalows for the construction of a complex for lawyers.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Broome County Democrats' rally against Trump
BINGHAMTON, NY (WIVT/WBGH) – Local Democrats held a rally, calling out the Trump administration and reaffirming their commitment to the Constitution. The Democratic Caucus of the Broome County Legislature rallied outside of the domed courthouse in Binghamton this afternoon. The Democrats says what they're seeing on the federal level isn't about political party or beliefs, but about empathy and morals. Minority Leader Kim Myers says they want to call attention to four sectors of society, specifically, the judiciary branch, education, workforce, and faith communities. 'As elected representatives, we have sworn an oath to defend The Constitution as all elected officials have. Not just in words, but in actions. We will not stand silently as we witness the threats to the very foundation and principals of liberty, justice and human dignity,' says Myers. Progressives have called for a National Day of Action today, and there were other protests around the area, one by 50501 Binghamton at 4 p.m. leading into an Indivisible Binghamton Rally at the Martin Luther King Junior Promenade at 5 p.m. The Broome County GOP released a statement in response to the protests saying quote, 'Local Democrats and their out-of-touch allies should put down the sloppy handmade signs and work honestly with local Republicans to make life better for the people who live here.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Not your money: 'Powerless' Trump watches as his attempted 'spending freeze' gets frozen!
Like all U.S. Presidents, Donald Trump does not have independent spending power, which The Constitution vests in Congress. President Trump may be reminded of that precedent as he attempts to freeze on all federal grants, with a judge already pausing that for further review next week. MSNBC's Ari Melber reports. (The Beat's YouTube playlist: Ari: / arimelber Beat merch:
