Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-45
Summary of Important News Items and Editorials-45
INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 23RD JULY 2025.
1. Dhankhar Accepting Opposition Notice to Impeach Judge Rubbed Govt the Wrong Way
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s unexpected acceptance of the Opposition’s motion to impeach Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court reportedly irked the Union Government. The Centre was preparing a similar motion in the Lok Sabha, hoping for bipartisan consensus to claim moral authority. However, the Opposition submitted its notice first in the Rajya Sabha, excluding NDA members to retain the anti-corruption plank. Dhankhar’s announcement of the notice led to confusion and a scramble by the government to gather signatures. The government's unease deepened when Dhankhar referred to a pending motion against Justice Shekhar Yadav and earlier allegations of misconduct in Parliament. The Vice-President’s resigna
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