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MANIPUR NRC DEMAND DEEPENS DEBATE OVER DEMOGRAPHY AND DELIMITATION WHY IN THE NEWS? The Union Government deferred the 2027 Census in Manipur amid demands from Meitei and Naga groups for an NRC exercise before the Census.The issue has renewed debates over citizenship, migration, displacement, demographic change and political representation in the conflict-affected State. NRC DEMAND, …
Read MoreDistinguished Jurist Route Remains Unused for Supreme Court Why in the News ? Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has highlighted the prolonged non-use of Article 124(3), which permits appointment of a “distinguished jurist” directly as a Supreme Court judge. He called the provision an unused constitutional mandate requiring serious consideration. Constitutional Provision and Appointment …
Read MoreTHE BROKEN PROMISE OF RIGHT TO WORK Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies and interventions for various sectors. Employment Why in the News? A recent Supreme Court hearing on minimum wages under rural employment programmes has revived debate over the constitutional status of the Right to Work. The issue has gained significance after replacement of MGNREGA by …
Read MoreMMDR Reform Risks Undermining India’s Fiscal Federal Balance Syllabus: GS-2: Government Policies & Interventions GS-3: Industrial Policy Why in the News ? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.The amendment significantly strengthens Union control over mineral and mineral-land taxation, potentially weakening the fiscal position …
Read MoreNCDC (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026: COOPERATIVE FEDERALISM AND CENTRALISATION Why in the News? The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has criticised the National Cooperative Development Corporation (Amendment) Act, 2026, alleging that it weakens cooperative federalism by expanding the Union government’s role in cooperative societies. The controversy centres on the constitutional distribution of powers, NCDC’s expanded financial role …
Read MoreSC Defends MGNREGA’s Rights-Based Rural Employment Model Why in the News ? The Supreme Court described the repealed MGNREGA as a “salutary scheme” that was neither a freebie nor exploitation. The observation came while hearing a petition concerning delayed wages, minimum wages and the constitutional status of the rural right to work. SC’s Observations on …
Read MoreMines Bill Rekindles Centre-State Federalism Debate Why in the News ? The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 has reignited tensions between the Centre and States over taxation of mineral rights. States fear significant revenue losses, while the Centre argues that excessive levies increase mineral costs, fuel inflation and create uncertainty for …
Read MoreKerala Officially Renamed Keralam After Presidential Assent Why in the News ? President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, formally changing the State’s name from Kerala to Keralam. The legislation follows a unanimous resolution by the Kerala Legislative Assembly and requires consequential constitutional amendments. Background and Process …
Read MoreDelimitation Challenge: Balancing Democracy and Federalism Why in the News ? Tamil Nadu Assembly has urged the Centre to retain the existing 543 Lok Sabha seats and their State-wise distribution. The debate has intensified over whether future delimitation should prioritise population-based representation or protect India’s federal balance and States’ political weight. Delimitation and the Democratic …
Read MorePunjab Assembly Passes Nine Bills Amid Opposition Criticism Why in the News ? The Punjab Legislative Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day, covering education, infrastructure, taxation, employment and environmental protection. Opposition parties criticised the government for allegedly providing legislators inadequate time to scrutinise the legislation, calling the exercise majoritarian and undemocratic. Nine Bills …
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