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Maharashtra’s Public Security Bill diluted but critics not convinced https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/maharashtras-public-security-bill-diluted-but-critics-not-convinced-101749754939935.html By Surendra P Gangan Jun 13, 2025 a few of its provisions was taken by a joint select committee after more than 12,300 objections were raised by civil society groups and social organisations to the draft legislation..

The 26-member committee, comprising legislators from across political parties, has amended the objective of the bill, to ensure that individuals cannot be prosecuted under the proposed act; only organisations can be booked under its provisions.

The second change in the objective is in the nature of the activity that can fall under the purview of the proposed legislation – the panel has amended its definition from “unlawful activities” to “unlawful leftist or hardline activities”. Ulka Mahajan, state convenor of the Bharat Jodo Andolan, said they will continue to oppose the bill. “We suspect the bill intends to suppress the voice of the people opposing the government. If they say it will act against leftist and hardline organisations, it means it will be used against opposition parties. Who is to stop the government from linking the Bharat Jodo with frontal organisations of Naxals? And what about their own right-wing organisations? 

https://youtu.be/eD1fLHZs3Wo June 12, 2025, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh referred to three specific setbacks for Indian diplomacy 

1. The head of the US Central Command, General Michael Kurilla, described  Pakistan as a "phenomenal partner" in counter-terrorism efforts during a testimony before the House Armed Services Committee. 
2. The invitation extended to Asif Munir, a Pakistani official, to attend the US Army Day on June 14, 2025. 

3. The US State Department spokesperson reiterated the role of President Trump and Secretary State Rubio in bringing an end to Operation Sindoor, 

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/politics/3456202-india-faces-diplomatic-hurdles-congress-calls-for-collective-response labeled these incidents as "challenges" requiring a unified response. He urged the Indian Prime Minister to convene a special parliament session, take political parties into confidence, and focus on governance rather than politics. These actions, Ramesh stated, are crucial to formulating a collective and effective response to these diplomatic challenges.

https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/06/11/confidence-in-trump-to-handle-global-issues/  India is among the top five countries have confidence in Trump. Note the confidence on Trump in India on the Issues of Climate Change confidence was 53%!