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Defectors & Democracy: A critique of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
The right of voters to recall representatives who defect—as seen in West Bengal, Maharashtra, Goa and Arunachal Pradesh—and the requirement of intra-party democracy could form part of a broader institutional redesign. Such measures would deepen democratic values and, above all, signal a refusal by citizens to accept the corruption of their mandate. These may be among the reforms that India's Parliament and democracy most urgently need
Hot on the heels of the violence of Ram Navami, MHA issues advisory to states to ensure law and order during Hanuman Jayanti celebration
As Bengal recoups with the many incidents of violence, Calcutta HC directs Mamata Government to use other forces if police incapable of handling the situation
Maharashtra interfaith committee to submit report by end April
State Minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha also spoke on the ‘Bhaichara committees’ at police stations which need to meet frequently to quell communal tensions
Bulldozers raze down ‘illegal’ Indore temple days after Ram Navmi tragedy
Image: NDTVFour days after the stepwell roof collapse at...
Exclusion, Karnataka: Muslims out, Christians & Jains eligible for Backward Class Quota
In an order dated March 27, the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka has reclassified the definition of ‘backward classes’ for reservations, excluding Muslims from eligibility. While Muslims have been pointedly exclude, Jains (Digamabaras) and Christians remain eligible for the reservations
UP: Sonbhadra district directs govt teachers to partake in Ram Navami celebration
The teachers have been directed to go to temples and read Ramayana chapters
SAHMAT pays tribute to Artist Vivan Sundaram
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As a founding trustee of the collective, SAHMAT, Vivan Sundaram curated several exhibitions on current politics for the collective
Lok Sabha Restores Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal’s Membership just ahead of Supreme Court hearing
Though his conviction had been suspended by the court two months and four days ago, this action comes now only when the parliamentarian’s challenge to the Lok Sabha Secretariat is to be heard by the Supreme Court
Indian artist Vivan Sundaram passes away, leaving behind an enduring legacy of socially conscious art
He was known for his visionary work rooted in social justice. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists and audiences alike.
Finally Dalit Christians in SC list, Valmikis as STs: YSR Jagan Reddy in Andhra
With these state government resolutions, Jagan pushes ahead with outreach to the marginalised; both groups backed the YSRCP to the hilt in the 2019 elections; Andhra CM also assures other tribal groups that inclusion of Valmikis won’t affect existing quotas.
Illegal mining: Only 6% cases ended up as FIRs in 2022
The data provided for 16 states in the Rajya Sabha indicated that while incidents of illegal mining were substantial, the rate of registration of FIRs was abysmally low
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Defectors & Democracy: A critique of the Tenth Schedule of the Indian Constitution
The right of voters to recall representatives who defect—as seen in West Bengal, Maharashtra, Goa and Arunachal Pradesh—and the requirement of intra-party democracy could form part of a broader institutional redesign. Such measures would deepen democratic values and, above all, signal a refusal by citizens to accept the corruption of their mandate. These may be among the reforms that India's Parliament and democracy most urgently need
Gender and Sexuality
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India
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Telegram before NEET: When governance fails, censorship takes its place
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India
Yes, Savarkar did file 10 Mercy Petitions before the British, revolutionaries like Bhagat Singh refused to Compromise: Grandnephew tells Pune Court
Savarkar’s grandnephew who had lodged a criminal defamation case against LOP Rahul Gandhi, stated and admitted during his testimony that while there were other freedom fighters who refused to file clemency petitions before the British, his uncle Vinayak Savarkar had filed as many as ten!
Rule of Law
Court recognises mob lynching as aggravating factor, sentences seven to life for 2022 cow-vigilantism killing
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Communalism
Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque
The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10