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Election Wrap: Supreme Court Orders On Gyanvapi Case | BJP Criticises Rahul Gandhi, urges EC action

On April 1, the ongoing dispute over the RTI findings concerning Katchatheevu island remained in the spotlight. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar provided a historical context, revealing that India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, had contemplated ceding the island to Sri Lanka. In the Gyanvapi case, the court intervened, issuing orders for both Hindu and Muslim worship to continue as usual. The case is scheduled for further hearings in July. Furthermore, the Election Commission of India took action on April 1, reprimanding BJP leader Dilip Ghosh and Congresswoman Supriya Shrinta for making derogatory remarks targeting West Bengal Chief Minister Banerjee and BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut.

first published: Apr 1, 2024 10:27 pm