NCR Construction Ban, Opposition CEC Row & Amit Shah Pushes UP UCCThe central government has announced a complete halt to construction and demolition activities across the National Capital Region from November 5 to November 20 to control dust pollution. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav detailed the hotspot-based approach and integration of municipality action plans into the Integrated Command Centre.
Meanwhile, the opposition INDIA bloc postponed its symbolic mock public impeachment against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Saturday due to rainfall in the national capital, ahead of its planned march to Ramlila Maidan on November 1. The BJP condemned the move, terming it an attempt to create anarchy.
Additionally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the opposition during an address in Gujarat, referring to past remarks and accusing rivals of spreading fake news. In Uttar Pradesh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BJP Working Committee, sounding the bugle for the 2027 Assembly elections and declaring that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state if the party secures a third consecutive term.PM Modi Mocks Rahul Gandhi's Aloo Jibe, Slams Opposition Amid Parliament FaceoffPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Gujarat's Banaskantha after inaugurating projects worth over 19,000 crore rupees, taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi over his past remarks.
The Prime Minister also targeted the opposition, accusing rivals of spreading rumours and creating panic among farmers during the conflict in the Gulf region. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi and the opposition continue to challenge the government and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR issue.
The political faceoff has intensified following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remarks in Bihar and public slogans backing the Prime Minister during his roadshow in Gujarat.CEC Impeachment Stirs India Bloc, Rain Postpones Event as BJP Hits BackContinuous rainfall in the national capital forced the opposition India bloc to postpone its planned mock impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Originally scheduled to take place at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence, the proceedings will now be held on Saturday afternoon.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar is set to preside over the symbolic event, while Mallikarjun Kharge will introduce the motion. Civil society members and individuals affected by the special intensive revision of electoral rolls are slated to participate, concluding with remarks from Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
The opposition aims to highlight allegations of vote chori and democratic erosion, leading up to a march to Ramlila Maidan on November 1. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party struck back at the opposition leadership, dismissing the mock impeachment as an unconstitutional political stunt designed to fuel anarchy and drama in the capital.Delhi Pollution: '25 Se Zyada Meeting Kari', Says Bhupender YadavIn an interview with Maria Shakeel, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav outlined the central government's plan to curb pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
He stated that over 25 meetings were conducted with municipal corporations to formulate actionable plans focusing on local hotspots. The minister highlighted that targets, timelines, and monitoring have been centralized via an Integrated Command Center to ensure transparency.
Stressing collective responsibility, Yadav noted, "humne kaha hai swachh hawa mein hisse ki hissedari, hum sabhi ki bhagidari."