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Mahaveer Singhvi is India’s new consul general in Toronto| India News

Mahaveer Singhvi is India’s new consul general in Toronto| India News

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Senior diplomat Mahaveer Singhvi has taken charge as India’s new consul general in the Canadian city of Toronto at a time when India and Canada are focused on rebuilding their relations and strengthening cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and critical minerals. The Consulate General of India in Toronto announced that Mahaveer Singhvi has taken over as the New Consul General of India in Toronto. (X/IndiainToronto) Singhvi, who joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1999, served as an additional secretary in the external affairs ministry in New Delhi before taking up his first foreign assignment. He has handled several important subjects, such as counter-terrorism and technology, while serving at the headquarters. The appointment “comes at an important moment to further strengthen and elevate the India-Canada relationship, with a focus on deepening cooperation across trade, technology, education and innovation,” the Indian consulate in Toronto said in a social media post. Singhvi looks forward to working closely with Canadian stakeholders and the Indian diaspora to “strengthen mutual trust, expand partnerships, and build a forward-looking partnership …

ONOE aims to alter basic principles of Constitution: Singhvi | Latest News India

ONOE aims to alter basic principles of Constitution: Singhvi | Latest News India

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New Delhi: Legal expert and Congress lawmaker Abhishek Singhvi on Tuesday emphasised that the Constitution (129th) amendment bill proposing simultaneous elections in the country would need ratification by at least half of the state legislatures, noting that the legislation aims at altering the basic principles of the Constitution. Abhishek Singhvi, who was deposing before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the bills on one nation, one election (ONOE), made a detailed presentation on legal points. (ANI PHOTO) The Rajya Sabha member, who was deposing before the joint parliamentary committee (JPC) examining the bills on one nation, one election (ONOE), made a detailed presentation on legal points and said the draft laws violate the “will of the people” and principles of federalism. When Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is also part of the 31-member JPC, asked Singhvi if simultaneous polls lead to favourable verdict to the ruling party, the latter pointed to reports that suggest favourable results. The senior advocate told the JPC that changing the schedule for Lok Sabha and assembly elections to hold …

Abhishek Singhvi On “Venerable Old Power Article 142” And Veep’s Comments On Supreme Court

Abhishek Singhvi On “Venerable Old Power Article 142” And Veep’s Comments On Supreme Court

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New Delhi: Congress MP and lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi has termed Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s criticism of the Supreme Court as a matter which “absolutely needed no comment” from the holder of the second-highest constitutional office. Vice President Dhankhar criticised the Supreme Court’s judgment that set deadlines for the President to clear bills passed by state assemblies, and also the use of extraordinary powers by the Supreme Court under Article 142 of the Constitution. “With the deepest respect to him, I would disagree with almost all aspects of this. And the first aspect I would disagree with is that the Vice President is the holder of a very, very high office, indeed the second-highest constitutional office in the country. There is absolutely no need for him to comment or deal with such matters. This is my humble opinion,” Mr Singhvi told NDTV on Friday. “The President of India does not comment on such things and on this issue, there is no difference between the President and the Vice President. Previous incumbents of the office have …

New Foreigners Act is unconstitutional Orwellian un Indian criminalises foreignness idea Abhishek Manu Singhvi latest

New Foreigners Act is unconstitutional Orwellian un Indian criminalises foreignness idea Abhishek Manu Singhvi latest

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Dr Abhishek Singhvi said that Section 14 empowers the government to shut down any premises frequented by foreigners, without evidence, without charge and with no specified thresholds for invocation. New Delhi: While the country’s attention was focused on the Waqf Act and US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the government has passed the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, one of India’s foremost Supreme Court lawyers and Congress Rajya Sabha MP, says it is “unconstitutional, un-Indian and Orwellian”. He said, “It criminalises the idea of foreignness” because it is “a licence to harass, detain and deport without rhyme, reason or remedy.” In an interview with Karan Thapar for ‘The Wire’ to discuss the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, Dr Singhvi said, “This Act is not about managing immigration; it’s about institutionalising unchecked authority and normalising Kafkaesque imagery and Orwellian control.”   However, Dr Singhvi’s fears go further. He said, “Today (this Act) targets suspicious foreigners. Tomorrow it may turn inward. The shadow it casts will not stop at the border.” Perhaps the most …

Waqf Amendment Bill: ‘Big chance of judiciary declaring it unconstitutional,’ says Abhishek Manu Singhvi

Waqf Amendment Bill: ‘Big chance of judiciary declaring it unconstitutional,’ says Abhishek Manu Singhvi

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Waqf Bill: Other opposition parties, including the DMK, Samajwadi Party (SP), also spoke against the Waqf Bill calling it a “black day in the democracy” and not “right”. Waqf Amendment Bill 2025: Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday, speaking on the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025, said that if it is challenged, there is a “big chance” that it might be declared unconstitutional by the judiciary.   “They have misused the majority and the bill has been imposed. If the bill is challenged, there is a big chance that the judiciary will declare it unconstitutional,” Abhishek Manu Singhvi said. Other opposition parties including the DMK, Samajwadi Party (SP) also spoke against the Waqf Bill calling it a “black day in the democracy” and not “right”. DMK MP MM Abdullah said that it is a black day for democracy and for the minorities in the country.  “We have shown our solidarity and our strength. The Chief Minister (MK Stalin) has already announced that he will move this to the court,” Abdulla said. Meanwhile, SP MP Ramji …

Abhishek Singhvi On Waqf Bill

Abhishek Singhvi On Waqf Bill

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New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Friday said that if the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 is challenged, the judiciary may declare it “unconstitutional.” “They have misused the majority and the bill has been imposed. If the bill is challenged, there is a big chance that the judiciary will declare it unconstitutional,” Abhishek Manu Singhvi said. DMK MP M M Abdulla said that it is a “black day” for democracy and for the minorities. “We have shown our solidarity and our strength. The Chief Minister (MK Stalin) has already announced that he will move this to the court,” Mr Abdulla said. SP MP Ramji Lal Suman said, “The bill has been passed as the government had the numbers…Their intention is not right…” The Parliament passed the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 in the early hours of Friday after a marathon and heated debate. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Ayes 128 and Noes 95, Absent zero. The Bill is passed.” The Mussalman Wakf (Repeal) Bill, 2024′ has also been passed in the Parliament. The …

Emergency in 1975 was a mistake, but what about the continuing undeclared emergency today, asks Singhvi

Emergency in 1975 was a mistake, but what about the continuing undeclared emergency today, asks Singhvi

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Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi taking part in a discussion on the 75 years of the Constitution, in the Rajya Sabha on December 16, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI Conceding that the Emergency declared in 1975 was a “mistake”, senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said on Monday (December 16, 2024) that it lasted for only 18 months, but today, the country is under “undeclared emergency” with no time limit.  He was speaking during a debate on the 75 years of Indian Constitution in the Rajya Sabha. Terming the 1975 Emergency declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi a “constitutional distortion”, he said, “It was a distortion, which the Constitution also supported. There were faults, but it ended. What is the time limit for this undeclared emergency that is there right now? What is the Constitution safeguard to end it? There is nothing, zero,” Mr. Singhvi said.  Launching a scathing attack on the Union government, he stated that an environment of fear prevailed in the country. “We are witnessing an era where institutions are being incapacitated, …

Who is Abhishek Singhvi? Congress MP in spotlight over ‘bundle of currency notes’ in RS | Latest News India

Who is Abhishek Singhvi? Congress MP in spotlight over ‘bundle of currency notes’ in RS | Latest News India

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Rajya Sabha Chairperson and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said that an anti-sabotage team discovered a “bundle of currency notes” in the Upper House, specifically from seat number 222, assigned to Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi. The discovery sparked a heated political debate, and Dhankhar clarified that the matter is under investigation, adding that it is uncertain about whether the currency was genuine or counterfeit. Congress lawmaker Abhishek Singhvi addressing a press conference.(HT File) While the exact amount was not disclosed, Dhankhar mentioned that the bundle reportedly contained 100 notes of ₹500 denomination. Reacting to the claims, Singhvi said, “Yesterday [Thursday], I reached inside the House at 12.57 in the afternoon. The House closes at 1 pm. From 1 to 1.30, I sat with Ayodhya Prasad in the canteen and had lunch. At 1.30, I left Parliament. So, my total stay in the House was three minutes and 30 minutes in the canteen yesterday. I find it bizarre that even on such an issue politics is raised.” Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge criticised …

Currency notes recovered during checking from Abhishek Manu Singhvi seat Parliament Winter Session latest updates – India TV

Currency notes recovered during checking from Abhishek Manu Singhvi seat Parliament Winter Session latest updates – India TV

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Image Source : PTI Parliament Winter Session: Currency notes found during checking from Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s seat. Parliament Winter Session: As per reports, some currency notes were found during the checking from Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi’s seat in Rajya Sabha on Thursday (December 5).  The wad of currency notes was recovered from seat number 222 by the security officials yesterday.  Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “I here by inform the members that during the routine anti-sabotage check of the chamber after the adjournment of the House yesterday. Apparently, a wad of currency notes was recovered by the security officials from seat number 222 which is presently allotted to Abhishek Manu Singhvi, elected from the state of Telangana..The matter was brought to my notice, and I made sure an investigation takes place and the same is underway.” Abhishek Singhvi reacts to allegations against him  “Never heard of it till now. I carry one Rs 500 note when I go to Rajya Sabha. I heard about this for the first time. I reached …

Abhishek Singhvi On Arvind Kejriwal Bail

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Mr Singhvi has repeatedly called the arrest by the CBI an “insurance arrest”. New Delhi: Welcoming the bail given to Arvind Kejriwal, Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi has said that his client is the Delhi chief minister and no power, except the elected government or President’s rule, can change that status.  Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Friday, Mr Singhvi, who is also a Rajya Sabha MP and a Congress leader, claimed that the AAP chief can also sign all files, except those pertaining to the liquor policy case under which he was arrested.  Emphasising that the relief given to Mr Kejriwal by the Supreme Court was a “well-deserved release”, Mr Singhvi said that both judges on the bench – Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan – were unanimous on the fact that he deserved to be released on bail.  Mr Singhvi has repeatedly called the arrest by the CBI, which came after Mr Kejriwal was granted bail by a trial court in the case filed by the Enforcement Directorate, an “insurance arrest” and he reiterated …