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NEW DELHI, July 24: Comedian and politician Shyam Rangeela (born Shyam Sunder on 25 August 1994 in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan ) briefly took the microphone during the ongoing Gen Z protest in New Delhi and delivered a satirical performance by mimicking Prime Minister Narendra Modi 's voice. In his act, Rangeela referenced several promises made before past elections, using humour and imitation to comment on political accountability . The performance quickly drew attention on social media, with supporters describing it as a memorable example of political satire , while others debated its message and timing. Political satire has long been a part of democratic societies, offering a way to question those in power through humour, parody and public expression. Like other forms of speech, it often attracts both appreciation and criticism. The performance became one of several moments from the ongoing demonstrations that circulated widely online, reflecting the diverse forms of expression...

April 18, 2026 | New Delhi Opposition parties are preparing to write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the immediate implementation of the women’s reservation law passed in 2023 by separating it from the delimitation process. Leaders argue that linking the law’s rollout to delimitation could lead to delays and have called for its enforcement without waiting for constituency reorganisation. The issue was discussed at a meeting held in New Delhi on April 18, 2026, where Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, chaired a gathering of floor leaders from parties aligned with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. During the meeting, there was broad agreement among participating leaders on pressing for the immediate operationalisation of reservation for women in legislative bodies. Opposition leaders reportedly maintained that the law, having already received parliamentary approval, should be implemented without...