Branded 'foreigner', Kanwar Yatra row, and two books by former Army Chiefs
Jul 23, 2024
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Indian Express journalists discuss a citizenship case, Kanwar Yatra controversy, and books by former Army Chiefs. Topics include a Supreme Court judgment, orders by UP and Uttarakhand governments, and books held by the Ministry of Defence.
Landmark Supreme Court judgment grants Indian citizenship to Assam man after 12-year legal battle, highlighting discrepancies in border police and Foreigners Tribunal proceedings.
Controversial orders for Kanwar Yatra eateries to display owner and workers' names spark outrage for targeting Muslim-owned businesses, leading to Supreme Court intervention for maintaining law and order.
Deep dives
Supreme Court's Landmark Judgment in Rahim Ali's Case
The Supreme Court declared Rahim Ali, an Assam man, an Indian citizen after he fought a 12-year legal battle challenging his foreigner status. The Court highlighted discrepancies in the proceedings initiated by the border police and the Foreigners Tribunal, emphasizing the lack of evidence and proper grounds in the initiation of proceedings. The judgment raises questions about the burden of proof in citizenship cases and advocates for fair and transparent procedures in such matters.
Controversial Orders Surrounding Kavad-yatra in UP and Uttarakhand
The local administration in UP and Uttarakhand issued orders requiring eateries on the Kavad-yatra route to display the name of the owner and workers, causing outrage and accusations of targeting Muslim-owned businesses. These directives were seen as promoting discrimination and creating unnecessary tensions along the religious line. The Supreme Court intervened, prohibiting the enforcement of these divisive orders, emphasizing the need to maintain law and order without discriminatory practices.
Delay in the Release of Army Chiefs' Books Due to Ministry of Defense Instructions
The Ministry of Defense directed the hold on the release of books by former Army Chiefs N.C. Vidge and M.M. Narawane, citing the need for vetting post-publication of book excerpts. These instances have raised questions about the lack of clear regulations for retired Army officials regarding book publication. General Vidge questioned the possibility of keeping secrets for 21 years, highlighting the challenge of navigating publication requirements after retirement.
First, Indian Express’ Sukrita Baruah talks about a landmark Supreme Court judgment in a citizenship case and shares her findings about the individual involved.
Next, Indian Express’ Dheeraj Mishra explains the controversial order issued by the UP and Uttarakhand governments regarding the Kanwar Yatra and explores why it has posed a setback for the BJP (15:16).
And in the end, Indian Express’ Ritu Sarin tells us why two books by former Army Chiefs have been held by the Ministry of Defence (23:26).
Hosted, written, and produced by Shashank Bhargava Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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