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Karnataka’s new PRC rules are people-friendly, but will the ECI accept them?

While a sustained and rigorous campaign by anti-SIR activists across Karnataka has pushed the opposition Congress government to issue a fresh set of simplified guidelines for the issuance of Permanent Residency Certificates; the experience of West Bengal however shows that no amount of pro-activeness by any state government influences an ECI functioning under a non-transparent and non-accountable diktat

CCE report raises concerns about EVM-VVPAT voting

Report examines technical details, engineering design, accuracy and verifiability of the electronic system and comes up with issues that need to be addressed urgently

Annadaatas observe Sadbhavana Diwas

Commemorating the death anniversary of Gandhiji, farmer leaders across India observe a day-long fast to strengthen their resolve against the three farm laws.

Why Gandhian message of ‘Swadeshi’ is still relevant today

In this yearning for alternative thinking, the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi have been a constant attraction and a source of thought for present day changes

MHA shuts down internet services at farmer protest sites across Delhi-NCR

Suspension is in place till the January 31 to 'maintain public safety and averting public emergency' stated a Home Ministry order

Develop a sense of humour: PUCL to GoI

Finishing off a tongue-in-cheek letter to the government with a smiley face, the people’s organisation asked the government to repeal the UAPA and release the people booked under it.

The world is watching us: former Admiral L Ramdas to PM Modi and Pres. Kovind

In a moving letter, the Naval leader appeals to India’s leaders to use their position to resolve the trials of India’s farmers.

Huge gathering of farmers assemble at Muzaffarnagar in support of BKU

While no major decisions come to light at the meeting, farmers promise their loyalty to the BKU and its fraternal leadership.

Singhu Border: Stone-pelting, lathi-charge, tear gas shelling, but protesters remain calm

Farmers at Singhu border resolve to maintain peace in keeping with the instructions of farmer leaders.

The anti-CAA and the ongoing farmers’ protests in India: Similar protests, different outcomes

Given that the present government aligns its response on the religious identity of the protestors, there is very little chance for any Muslim led protest to be heard, far less succeed

Kisan Ganatantra Parade: A picture of peace

Farmer-villainising narratives call for a more focused look at the farmers’ parade on Republic Day. Take a long hard look at these organised processions.

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Karnataka’s new PRC rules are people-friendly, but will the ECI accept them?

While a sustained and rigorous campaign by anti-SIR activists across Karnataka has pushed the opposition Congress government to issue a fresh set of simplified guidelines for the issuance of Permanent Residency Certificates; the experience of West Bengal however shows that no amount of pro-activeness by any state government influences an ECI functioning under a non-transparent and non-accountable diktat

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Karnataka launches SIR with 5.5 crore voters, State Govt voices transparency concerns

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