India This Week ~ July 1, 2022
India This Week ~ July 1, 2022
India This Week Summary
EC announces schedule of Vice-Presidential election, voting on August 6
The Election Commission announced the schedule for the Vice-Presidential election with voting set for August 6. The term of Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu will end on August 10. The election will be conducted by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament with a total of 788 members. COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the electoral process.
Uddhav Thackeray meets Governor, resigns as Maharashtra Chief Minister
Amid a political crisis, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray submitted his resignation to the state Governor. The MVA government faced a revolt leading to Thackeray's resignation. Thackeray expressed gratitude to NCP and Congress and announced the renaming of Aurangabad to Sambhaji Nagar and Osmanabad to Dharashiv.
An Interview with Pastor Ezras Lakra - the President of Southern Asian Division of Seventh Day Adventist Church
Pastor Ezras Lakra, the President of the Southern Asia Division of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, discussed his leadership journey and vision for the organization. He highlighted the importance of spreading the Gospel message, increasing membership, and enhancing health care services. He also emphasized the need for leadership training and fostering teamwork among the seven Unions under his Division.
