A political controversy has erupted following the opposition's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent foreign visit amidst the ongoing NEET examination paper leak crisis. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the government of ignoring the plight of students affected by the exam irregularities while focusing on diplomatic engagements abroad. The situation escalated when he labelled the Prime Minister a 'traitor', prompting a backlash from the ruling party. Representatives of the ruling party defended the diplomatic tour, highlighting its importance for securing strategic partnerships, energy security, and foreign investments. They condemned the opposition's remarks as detrimental to the country's global image, leading to a formal police complaint being filed.
In this edition of Democratic Newsroom, India Today's editors discuss the rapid rise of the Cockroach Janata Party, which was formed in response to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's remarks on youth.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday expanded his Cabinet, inducting twenty-one legislators alongside two representatives from the Congress party.
Just days after it was formed, the Cockroach Janata Party has gained traction on social media following a remark by the Chief Justice of India and has amassed over fourteen million followers on Instagram, surpassing the follower counts of Congress and BJP.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be chairing a Council of Ministers meeting shortly to address the economic impact of the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz deadlock.
