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Bringing together fact-finding reports on Manipur, a commitment to conflict-ridden Manipur

An edited compendium of five varied fact-finding reports is released in Mumbai and Delhi on April 18: with the bitter Manipur ethnic conflict almost a year old and the complicity of the state and union governments clear, the effort is to draw attention, again to the fall out and consequence and renew cries for substantive justice

ECI: Daughter and wife of veterans, Lalita Ramdas urges action against violation of Model Code of Conduct by PM

Eight-four year old Lalitha Ramdas (Lolly to the wider community) has in a short and pithy communication urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to act swiftly against Prime Minister, Narendra Modi for his divisive speech made at Banswara, Rajasthan on April 22, pointing out that this is a violation of the MCC, Representation of People’s Act and Indian criminal law

Complaints filed against PM Modi for promoting religious hatred during his Banswara rally, accusing opposition Congress of working to distribute country’s wealth to Muslims

In his April 21 rally in Banswara, Rajasthan, Modi had said that Congress manifesto says that gold of mothers and sisters will be distributed among Muslims, the complaints against the speech was filed by CJP, ADR’s Jagdeep S. Chhokar and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation

Revoke suspension of Dalit scholar, Ramadas: TISS action condemned

The United Students of India have strongly condemned the debarring and suspension of Dalit scholar Ramadas from TISS; Ramdas is also a leader of the PSF

In North Gujarat’s Granite-Rich Idar, Locals Fearful About Aravalli Mountains’ Future

Locals are worried that if the BJP wins the elections, the Idar mountains are bound to be blasted again for mining.

Has the Election Commission chosen to become a willing party to BJP using religion for votes in violation of the MCC and Section 123...

To Shri Rajiv KumarChief Election CommissionerShri Gyanesh KumarElection CommissionerDr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election CommissionerDear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar,I refer to my letters addressed to you...

Human rights activist Shabnam Hashmi flags malpractices prior to Gujarat polling day, alleges misuse of power and assertion of undue influence by state apparatus

Writing a complaint to the ECI, Hashmi has urged the authority to ensure that free and fair elections take place and disruption of voting does not take place

Phase I voting for General Elections 2024: Marred by Firing, “booth capturing,” crude bomb “found” in BJP leaders house, complaints of undue pressure

Concerning reports from Manipur, Tripura, and West Bengal emerged on first polling day, April 19, raising further doubts on the conduct of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and its ability to ensure free and fair elections

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