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Rajasthan: Dalit newlywed couple stopped from entering temple, told only upper castes are allowed, priest booked under SC/ST act

A Dalit newlywed couple was stopped from entering temple, case registered against priest under the SC/ST act.

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Dalit newlywed couple stopped from entering temple in rajasthan

In another atrocious incident against the minorities in the country, a Dalit newlywed couple was stopped from entering a temple and were told that only upper castes are allowed in the temple. After which, the bridegroom, Kuka Ram shared his ordeal in a video, and soon after that, the video went viral. After that, the Rajasthan police arrested a Hindu priest under the SC/ST act.

It is reported that the incident took place in Rajasthan’s Jalore. Kuka Ram shared the video and told his ordeal in which he said they did not allow them to enter the temple. The priest told them that they were unclean and this is meant for the upper caste and not for them. He further said that they’ve reported the matter to the SP in Jalore.

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There was another video in which the priest, who is identified as Vekla Bharti, was seen engaged in a heated argument with the Dalit newlywed couple.

Jalore Superintendent of Police Harsh Vardhan Agarwalla said that they have registered a case under SC/ST act against the priest and arrested him.

Kuka Ram’s cousin Tara Ram said that the family requested the priest to let them enter the temple but the priest did not let them in.

Ram’s wedding procession arrived in Neelkanth village on Saturday and at that time the couple wanted to go to a temple to offer the coconut. However, they were stopped from entering the temple.

The reports also state that some villagers also joined the priest when the couple was arguing with the priest. The villagers said that not allowing Dalits was the decision of the village and there was no point in arguing with the priest.

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Ukraine envoy meets Ajit Doval, S Jaishankar to discuss path to peace

Ukraine’s Rustem Umerov met Ajit Doval and S Jaishankar in New Delhi to discuss the conflict and efforts towards a peaceful resolution.

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A senior Ukrainian official held high-level meetings with India’s top leadership in New Delhi, focusing on efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Rustem Umerov, a top aide to Volodymyr Zelensky, met separately with Ajit Doval and S. Jaishankar during his visit.

In his meeting with Ajit Doval, discussions focused on the evolving situation along the frontline in Ukraine, along with broader security developments related to the conflict.

Talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar covered the ongoing war as well as bilateral ties between India and Ukraine. Both sides exchanged views on diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict.

India reiterated its consistent position that the crisis should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, emphasising the need for continued engagement between all parties.

Umerov noted that the discussions also touched on the progress of negotiations and the prospects for achieving a “just, lasting and sustainable peace” in Ukraine. He described the interactions as constructive and highlighted ongoing cooperation between the two countries following earlier high-level engagements.

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Women’s quota bill fails in Lok Sabha as it falls short of two-thirds majority

Women’s reservation proposal failed in Lok Sabha after securing 298 votes, below the required two-thirds majority

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Government secures 298 votes in favour, 230 against; proposal does not pass constitutional threshold

The proposed amendment related to women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday after the government could not secure the required two-thirds majority.

The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the constitutional threshold needed for passage. As a constitutional amendment, it required the support of at least two-thirds of members present and voting.

Despite securing a simple majority, the government was unable to gather sufficient support to meet this requirement.

Debate continues over two days

The discussion on the bill extended late into Thursday and continued on Friday, with members from both sides participating in the debate on women’s representation in legislative bodies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged members to support the proposal, calling for wider consensus on the issue.

Implications of the outcome

The failure of the bill underscores the challenges in securing broad political agreement on constitutional amendments, especially those related to representation and electoral reforms.

The proposal was aimed at advancing women’s representation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, an issue that has remained under discussion for several years.

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Rahul Gandhi faces FIR order as Allahabad High Court acts on dual citizenship plea

High Court allows plea in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, paving the way for further legal process.

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking legal action in connection with allegations related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status, marking a fresh development in the case.

The petition was filed by a political worker, who had approached the court seeking directions for registration of a case over claims that Gandhi may have held foreign citizenship. The High Court, while hearing the matter, passed directions for further proceedings in accordance with law.

The development comes after a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow had earlier declined to order registration of an FIR, reportedly observing that it lacked jurisdiction in matters concerning citizenship.

Background

The case is linked to allegations that Rahul Gandhi may have held British citizenship. Under Indian law, dual citizenship is not permitted. However, these claims remain part of the petitioner’s submissions and have not been established by any court.

During earlier hearings, the High Court had sought records and considered material presented by the parties involved.

What happens next

With the High Court allowing the plea, the matter is expected to proceed as per due legal process. This may involve examination by the appropriate authority and further judicial review at subsequent stages.

The case carries both legal and political significance given Rahul Gandhi’s role as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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