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Who controls access to voter records? ECINet audit raises fresh questions
An audit of ECINet reports Bengal-specific restrictions and controls that can switch access on or off across States, renewing questions about electoral officers’ authority, central oversight and accountability after earlier objections to the platform and changes to voter registration procedures
Farmers tear memorandum in face of Maha govt’s insensitivity
Hurt by Maharashtra Governor’s no-show response to the statewide farmers’ protest, farmer leaders tore the memorandum in front of agitating protesters.
Maha Julloos observes public meeting to decry anti-farmer laws
Human rights defender and journalist Teesta Setalvad addressed the public meeting, praising the historic 'Kisan Morcha' for making the Modi regime accountable for its actions... something no urban citizen's movement has really managed so far.
The EVM Conundrum: Concerns over EVMs not invalid, must be addressed
SabrangIndia’s webinar draws diverse voices from across party lines, academia and other experts
Love Jihad case: SC refuses to entertain UP Govt’s plea to transfer petition from HC to SC
Uttar Pradesh Government wanted the pleas to be heard along with the two petitions pending in the top court on which notice has already been issued on January 6
Farmers chart route, issue guidelines for Republic Day Parade
Ready with volunteers, helpline numbers, ambulances and assistance from Delhi Police, farmer leaders gear up for a successful kisan parade on January 26, 2021.
SHOCKING! Nearly 3 lakh farmers died due to loan debts in the last two decades!
Farmers organisations revealed some disturbing statistics in a pamphlet talking about the two-month farmers’ struggle and the history of farmers’ issues associated with it.
Farmers win! Republic Day 2021 will be celebrated with unique tractor march
Delhi Police clear proposed tractor march to be held on January 26, final route to be decided soon
At least 10 lakh farmers will march on Republic Day: AIKMS
The peasant organisation criticises the central government’s stand on refusing to repeal the three agricultural laws forcibly passed by the Centre.
Ram ke Naam…
A first person account of being virtually extorted by thugs who are collecting funds in an unauthorised manner for building the Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Support grows for Migrant Workers’ Right to Vote
Webinar examines roadblocks in ensuring migrant workers get to exercise their right to vote, a CJP Core Campaign
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