Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar expresses regret over disruptions in the Rajya Sabha, terming them a disgrace to democracy. He criticizes the misuse of parliamentary tools and calls for national interest to be prioritized. Opposition parties accuse the government of enabling parliamentary adjournments.
AAP MLA Naresh Balyan was detained by the Delhi Police for questioning over an alleged extortion case from 2023. BJP released an audio clip accusing Balyan of conspiring with a gangster to extort money from a businessman. BJP leaders criticized AAP, accusing it of harboring criminals and corrupt practices while AAP blames BJP for rising crime in Delhi.
Two Iskcon priests were arrested in Bangladesh amidst rising tensions within the Hindu community. Radharamn Das, Iskcon Kolkata vice president, confirmed the arrests and reported that an Iskcon center in Bhairav was also vandalized. These incidents follow the recent detention of spiritual leader Chinmoy Krishna Das on sedition charges.
Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde’s health deteriorated and has been put under medical observation in his native village. Shinde is suffering from a respiratory tract infection, according to doctors. Amidst health concerns, uncertainty remains about his significant political decision after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah and other Mahayuti allies.
Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh criticised the disappearance of Laishram Kamalbabu from the Leimakhong Army camp, urging central and state efforts to locate him. Kamalbabu, a contractor for Military Engineering Services, went missing on November 25, prompting an extensive search operation by the Indian Army, but with no success yet.
NCP chief Ajit Pawar announced that the next Maharashtra CM will be from BJP, with two Deputy CMs from Shiv Sena and NCP. Amit Shah met alliance leaders Eknath Shinde, Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar to finalize government formation by December 5. Shinde’s visit to his native village delayed the process, but a decision is expected soon.
Maharashtra caretaker CM Eknath Shinde’s health deteriorated and has been put under medical observation in his native village. Shinde is suffering from a respiratory tract infection, according to doctors. Amidst health concerns, uncertainty remains about his significant political decision after meeting Union home minister Amit Shah and other Mahayuti allies.
Maharashtra BJP Chief Chandrashekar Bawankule announced the Mahayuti government would be sworn in on December 5, 2024, with the event attended by PM Narendra Modi. Deliberations on the CM’s identity continue among Mahayuti allies, including Eknath Shinde of Shiv Sena and BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis.