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India at the Crossroads: The delimitation exercise and its implications for democracy
With no census having been conducted since 2021 for no explicable reason, the follow-up constitutionally mandated exercise of delimitation will be without foundation; besides, since with each delimitation exercise, the balance of power shifts, a rigid population-based approach, without reforms in fiscal and political decentralisation, risks further centralising authority in the Union government—potentially undermining the very spirit of federalism.
BJP’s Mihir Kotecha facing FIR after allegations of paying people to vote
BJP MLA from Mulund, Mihir Kotecha has come under fire for allegedly distributing cash to influence voters. This came to light when a confrontation erupted over allegations of cash distribution happening at the party office in Mulund.
SEC M’tra agrees to make weekly reports to CEC public, assures action on hate speech, urges every citizen to become alert voter: Vote For...
In a 90 minute long meeting with representatives of various organisations, a Vote For Democracy Delegation met Additional SEC, Kiran Kulkarni on Saturday, May 18; Citizens for Justice & Peace presented a detailed tabulation of hate speeches during the five-phase poll in the state; along with Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, Maharashtra Democratic Forum (MDF) and Bombay Catholic Sabha the whole delegation raised issue of missing voters from minority communities and deleted voters as well
Delhi candidate Kanhaiya Kumar attacked during campaign
Congress’ MP Candidate and former student leader, Kanhaiya Kumar was attacked in Delhi while campaigning. Four women were also injured in the attack by 7-8 men.
The handover at Rae Bareli
Few public figures in India have faced relentless and unfair attacks as Sonia has — starting with her place of birth, the partner she chose, her accent, her skin colour, her part-time job, her clothes, her children. Yet, Sonia presided over a political system (2004-2014) that undoubtedly was the most just and invested heavily in equity and empowerment.
Reports of bogus voting from Maharashtra’s Beed and Pune
As India completes fourth phase of voting, yet another allegation of votes being tampered with comes from Maharashtra, a state which is in a hotbed of tussle between political factions.
Are Hindus in Danger due to rising Muslim Population?
As the election season is in progress the divisive...
ECI granted one week to respond to plea seeking SC’s direction on uploading voter turnout data on its website within 48 hours of conclusion...
Through the plea, the petitioners have highlighted the inordinate delays in uploading data as well as a mismatch in the final voter turnout data from the initial data
BJP Corporator arrested for circulating fake video showing rigged polls
After BJP Candidate Madhavi Latha was booked for using ‘dummy’ EVMs, a BJP corporator has been arrested for sharing a video falsely claiming it to show rigged polls in Telangana’s Hyderabad.
First set of citizenship certificates issued to over 300 under CAA: MHA
While 14 people where physically handed the certificates, more than 300 applicants received digitally signed certificates through email, sources suggest that most applicants were Pakistani Hindus.
Seeking a Leader for Life – A satire
In the fourth of a hilarious series, the author de-constructs the 2024 elections and the issues and campaigns that have emerged
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India at the Crossroads: The delimitation exercise and its implications for democracy
With no census having been conducted since 2021 for no explicable reason, the follow-up constitutionally mandated exercise of delimitation will be without foundation; besides, since with each delimitation exercise, the balance of power shifts, a rigid population-based approach, without reforms in fiscal and political decentralisation, risks further centralising authority in the Union government—potentially undermining the very spirit of federalism.
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