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Congress Faces Internal Turmoil in Bahadurgarh as Rajesh Joon Resigns Over Ticket Denial

  Congress Faces Internal Turmoil in Bahadurgarh as Rajesh Joon Resigns Over Ticket Denial The Congress party is experiencing a fresh wave of dissent in Bahadurgarh ahead of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, as Rajesh Joon has resigned from the party in protest against being denied a ticket. Joon, who previously served as the party's Bahadurgarh president, expressed his disappointment over the decision, which he believes undermines the contributions of dedicated party workers. This incident marks a continuation of the internal strife within the Congress, reminiscent of previous rebellions in the region. Joon's resignation has raised concerns about the party's unity and its ability to secure votes in the upcoming elections, particularly as it seeks to regain ground against rival parties. In his resignation statement, Joon emphasized the need for the party leadership to consider the aspirations of grassroots members and to foster a more inclusive decision-making process. T...

Elon Musk's X Banned in Brazil Amid Controversy with Supreme Court Judge

 

Elon Musk's X Banned in Brazil Amid Controversy with Supreme Court Judge

A significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes has resulted in the complete ban of Musk's social media platform, X, in Brazil. This decision, announced on Friday, orders the immediate suspension of the platform's operations within the country, with Moraes instructing the national communications agency to enforce the ban within 24 hours.
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The controversy began when Moraes targeted several accounts on X linked to supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who had attempted to undermine the integrity of Brazil's 2022 election results. The judge's actions are part of a broader investigation into whether Bolsonaro conspired to thwart the inauguration of current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.In April, Moraes initiated an investigation into Musk, accusing him of reinstating banned accounts. The situation escalated further when Musk's platform closed its Brazilian offices, citing what it termed "censorship" by the judge. Moraes has threatened fines of 50,000 reais (approximately $8,900) for anyone attempting to bypass the ban using VPNs or other means.Moraes emphasized the importance of accountability for those who undermine democracy, stating, "We have a right to defend fundamental rights." The suspension will remain in effect until X complies with various court orders, including the payment of fines totaling 18.5 million reais ($3.28 million) for previous non-compliance.In response to the ban, Musk labeled Moraes an "evil dictator cosplaying as a judge," accusing him of undermining democracy in Brazil for political gain. He argued that free speech is essential to democracy and criticized the judge's actions as politically motivated.With over 22 million users in Brazil, the ban on X raises significant questions about the future of the platform in the country and its implications for free speech and political discourse.

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