Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the strategic Bikaner Air Force Station as part of his continuing engagements ahead of the final phases of the Lok Sabha elections. His visit to the airbase is being seen as a significant moment, reflecting both national security concerns and the BJP’s outreach to the armed forces and border regions of Rajasthan.
Security has been beefed up in the region ahead of the PM’s arrival, with a full-fledged military protocol in place. Modi is expected to address air force personnel and review ongoing infrastructure and preparedness measures at the base. His visit also carries political undertones as western Rajasthan, especially border constituencies like Bikaner and Barmer, head to polls in the last round.
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Meanwhile, in New Delhi, the Supreme Court continues to hear arguments in the high-profile Waqf properties case, which has attracted national attention. The case, involving petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act and the authority of the Waqf Boards, has seen heated exchanges from both petitioners and the Centre.
Senior advocates today presented further arguments questioning the legal framework that allows Waqf Boards to control and manage vast tracts of land across the country. Petitioners argue that the current setup creates an unequal legal structure and violates property rights, while supporters of the Act maintain that it is essential for the preservation of Islamic charitable trusts.
The Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, is expected to continue hearings through the week, with a potential verdict having far-reaching implications for property law and minority rights in India.
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