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2025 in Protest: Across issues, across India
In 2025, citizens nationwide mobilised across labour, environment, religious freedom, and electoral integrity
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A closer look at Varanasi’s Golden Hour Voter Turnout
Was there an inexplicable and sudden spike in figures in the last hour of polling for phase 7?
Two Assembly Election Exit Polls paint dire picture for BJP
While others predict a thumping victory for the BJP in UP, two exit polls say that SP could very well form the next government in the state
BREAKING: Officer Suspended in Varanasi after Akhilesh Yadav’s allegations
An as yet unidentified “officer” has reportedly been suspended following the "EVM Chori" allegation video posted by Akhilesh Yadav
Crime and Punishment: Is the Indian Justice System Impartial?
Communal violence which began during colonial period has by now assumed the form of a majoritarian violence directed against religious minorities
Opposition parties demand transfer of Varanasi DM
The EC had gone on an overdrive transferring top IAS and IPS officials deemed close to Mamata Banerjee during the Bengal elections, but showed no such enthusiasm in UP
UP Assembly Elections: Webcam company official found dead
The woman worked with the company responsible for installing webcams at polling booths and her body was found in her hotel room; Police say it a case of suicide but SP claims the death is part of a larger government conspiracy
EVM security: Whose responsibility is it anyway?
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s has accused Uttar Pradesh government of ‘stealing’ EVMs ahead of vote counting on March 10, allies demand removal of DM, commissioner
Delhi civic polls: State Election Commission releases guidelines
SEC sets expenditure limit to Rs 8 lakh per candidate, puts limits on vehicles used, Covid protocol to be followed strictly. Elections are expected to be held in April
Assembly Elections: Large turnout among women voters
While authorities celebrate the improving statistics, ground realities remind that women’s issues are far from over – or even addressed adequately
Assembly polls: 40,395 model code of conduct violations lodged with EC
Election Commission of India received 47,393 complaints on MCC violation between February 10 and March 7
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2025 in Protest: Across issues, across India
In 2025, citizens nationwide mobilised across labour, environment, religious freedom, and electoral integrity