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Karnataka: SIR Interrogated
A report, The SIR Investigation Report—A Narrative of Betrayal and Tears was released by the Anti-SIR Alliance and the Citizens’ Vote Protection Committee today; the report documents the (mal) implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka
In Bihar 3 lakh electors served with doubtful citizen notices by Election Commission
During Bihar's Special Intensive Revision, over 3 lakh voters were flagged for document discrepancies, field checks raised suspicion of foreign origin—Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan or Nepal, the suspected voters have been served notices and directed to appear before authorities within seven days
Bihar SIR: New elector applications doubled in just 2 days, showing a 96.6% increase
Staggering 96.6% Spike in just 48 Hours: new voter inclusion forms double from 4.33 Lakh to 8.51 Lakh as claims & objections period in Bihar SIR enters day 29, with 4.18 lakh forms flooding in between August 26–28
The Stolen Franchise: Why the Election Commission cannot escape accountability
From duplicate voters to deleted names, opposition parties accuse the ECI of dereliction and collusion; the law makes clear the duty is non-delegable
Beyond the Clock: Deconstructing Telangana’s Labour Law Reform and the Flawed Pursuit of Investment
Enabling long, ten hour work days and minimal payment of overtime compensation, the INC-ruled Telangana government pushes ‘reform’ at the cost of workmen’s rights, and justice
Punjab law against blasphemy unconstitutional, open invitation to oppressive misuse: CCG
In a long and reasoned analysis of the Punjab Prevention of Offences against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025 (PPOHS Act), recently just referred by the state legislature to a Committee, the group of former bureaucrats has pointed out how it the proposed law is inherently unconstitutional and open to misuse with its loose definitions
Former Judges condemn Amit Shah’s remarks misconstruing Supreme Court’s Salwa Judum Judgment
A prominent group of former Supreme Court and High Court judges, along with senior lawyers, have issued a joint statement condemning Union Home Minister Amit Shah for “misinterpreting” the Supreme Court's 2011 judgment in the Salwa Judum case, which was authored by Justice B Sudershan Reddy, who is the candidate supported by the INDIA bloc parties for the Vice Presidential election.
From an octagenarian…still young at heart
This Program of youth from South Asia was organised to Commemorate Adm. Ramdas, Karamat Ali and Tapan Bose who dedicated their lives for promoting peace in South Asia. Sent to Sabrangindia by Lalita Ramdas
Azad Maidan Rises for Gaza: Citizens, parties, artists unite after Bombay HC greenlight
Over 250 people, from political leaders to cultural voices, gathered in Mumbai on August 20, 2025, condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza as “genocide”
Beyond the Clock: Deconstructing Telangana’s Labour Law Reform and the Flawed Pursuit of Investment
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A Satirical Imperative Request (SIR) to the CEC of India
Cyrus Behramji Puranafurniturewala is a fictional veteran of antique wooden craftwork. He toys with teak and rosewood, varnish and paint, and pokes his nose where it does not belong. He writes an imaginary, satirical letter to the CEC of India urging him to simplify the citizen identification exercise and to conduct it nationwide.
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