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Assam’s Electoral Rolls in Crisis: CJP flags structural manipulation in Summary Revision
CJP-led memorandum to the Election Commission documents forged objections, misuse of Form 7, and violations of statutory safeguards meant to protect the right to vote
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INC President Kharge, LOP Rahul Gandhi’s strong dissent note on appointment of NHRC Chairperson
The INC had proposed names of Justices Rohinton Nariman and or KM Joseph for the position of Chairperson NHRC. As news of the latest appointment of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) became public recently with Justice V Ramasubramanian emerging as the person appointed, a strong note of dissent on the process has recently been made public by the Indian National Congress.
75 Years Down the Line, Whither Indian Constitution?
While the freedom movement saw India as a plural nation with rich diversities, those who stood aloof (RSS) from the struggle, saw the civilisation as a Hindu one.
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Dr BR Ambedkar: How the ongoing tussle between the BJP and Congress is both limited & superficial
Dr Ambedkar remains the liberator and emancipator of all oppressed communities of India. Those among the two top Brahmanical parties who are both trying to claim him, both display a selective appropriation.
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Make and fake information, artificial intelligence (AI) and its misuse: is there need for a comprehensive law?
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M’tra: Is the protest against ‘EVM system’ and irregular electoral practices is gaining momentum?
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‘Democracy murdered’: Maharashtra opposition MLAs skip oath-taking ceremony, Aditya Thackeray leads
Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have boycotted the oath-taking ceremony on the first day of the Maharashtra assembly special session. Talking about the opposition's decision to skip the event, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray expressed doubts about the manipulation of the election process including tampeting with the software in the EVS system in Maharashtra assembly election.
Transparency demand Maharashtra: Prominent leaders among 104 seeking EVM–VVPAT inspection
With a huge outcry with the non-transparent manner in which elections were carried out in the state, a staggering 104 (out of 288 candidates) have sought verification tests from 95 constituencies across 31 districts in the state; the ECI has been accused of not honouring even the bare bone reliefs granted by the SC on April 26, 2024. This amounts to be doubts being cast on election in at least 755 election booths.
People’s Commission Demands Comprehensive Inquiry into Centralised Solar Power Policies and Malpractices
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