A decision by the state’s top court is criticised by pro-choice activists, who claim bias. 

​A decision by the state’s top court is criticised by pro-choice activists, who claim bias.  

Opposition leaders criticized PM Modi’s Independence Day speech for lacking unity and inspiration, while ignoring major issues. The PM urged for a uniform civil code and ‘one nation one election’, highlighted India’s golden era, and called for cleansing politics of casteism and nepotism. Critics felt the speech missed addressing diversity and current pressing issues.

Nine people were arrested by Kolkata police after mob violence erupted at RG Kar Hospital during protests over the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor. Unidentified miscreants caused damage to hospital property. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose visited the hospital to assess the situation and meet with protesting junior doctors.