Naveen Patnaik backs VK Pandian amid Waqf Bill row, warns BJD leaders against ‘large’ internal meetings – The Times of India

Naveen Patnaik backs VK Pandian amid Waqf Bill row, warns BJD leaders against ‘large’ internal meetings – The Times of India

Naveen Patnaik came out in strong defence of his close aide VK Pandian NEW DELHI: BJD president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday came out in strong defence of his close aide VK Pandian, calling for unity within the party after signs of internal rift emerged over the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill,…

Read More
EC is a dysfunctional body, a failed institution: Kapil Sibal | India News – The Times of India

EC is a dysfunctional body, a failed institution: Kapil Sibal | India News – The Times of India

Kapil Sibal (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha MP and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal has termed the Election Commission a “dysfunctional” and “failed” institution that a significant section of the public has lost faith in its ability to uphold constitutional responsibilities.In an interview with PTI news agency, Sibal stressed the urgency of addressing concerns…

Read More