North Korea has revised its constitution by removing references to unifying the Korean Peninsula and introducing a new territorial clause. The changes, reportedly adopted during a March meeting of the Supreme People’s Assembly, mark a first for Pyongyang by explicitly defining territory in the constitution, according to a Seoul National University professor briefing South Korea’s Unification Ministry.
West Bengal’s 2026 election results have triggered a standoff after Mamata Banerjee said she won’t resign even as the BJP wins a clear majority. Under the Constitution, a Chief Minister must enjoy the legislative assembly’s confidence. With the Governor’s role pivotal, the next step hinges on formal majority proof and any confidence test.
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Senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh slammed seven Rajya Sabha MPs who joined the BJP, calling the move unconstitutional and contrary to parliamentary rules. He argued the defectors’ switch was invalid and demanded strict action from the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Singh said the way the MPs moved to the BJP violated constitutional provisions, setting the stage for a formal political and procedural showdown.
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