Rush Hour podcast: Centre seeks another extension for ED chief despite SC ruling it illegal

In today’s edition, the Opposition moves a no confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government in Parliament, a parliamentary panel suggests that the government make recipients of its to sign an undertaking to prevent future award wapsi protests, the Centre asks the Supreme Court to extend Enforcement Directorate chief Sanjay Kumar Mishra’s tenure, and more.

Scripted and hosted by Aena produced and edited by Avinash Kumar.

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References

• Is SC verdict in ED Director tenure case yet another example of judicial deference to the Centre?
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