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Manmohan Singh Posthumous Exoneration

There is an old saying that courts pronounce judgments, but history delivers the final verdict. Every now and then, however, history requires the assistance of a court to set...

Recounting ordered in Nashik West assembly election amid EVM tampering allegations

Shiv Sena's Sudhakar Badgujar demands recount after claims of discrepancies in voting machines; BJP’s Seema Hiray’s victory by 68,000 votes now under scrutiny

Strengthening democratic principles through election petitions

Judge P.K. Goswami aptly stated that “The right to challenge...

Democracy in question: Allegations of bias, EVM manipulation, and questions of legitimacy post 2024 Maha election result

Opposition leaders question the integrity of the electoral process, citing delayed poll dates, unexplained vote surges, and anomalies in EVM tallies, while calling for a return to paper ballots to restore faith in democracy

VFD’s draft reports points to “electoral manipulation and irregularities” in Haryana and J&K 2024 assembly elections

Vote for Democracy (VFD) raises alarm over possible electoral manipulation in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir's 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections, citing unexplained vote surges, suspicious turnout data, and a lack of transparency, casting doubt on the Election Commission of India's handling of the polls

CJP files complaint against BJP, MNS, and Shinde-Led Shiv Sena alleging silence period breach during Maharashtra polls

Complaint flags political ads in top newspapers as unlawful electioneering, urging strict measures to uphold fairness in electoral process

Who stands to gain the most from an alliance between politicians and religious leaders?

A week before the recently held 2024 Maharashtra Assembly...

Divided & strife-torn Manipur: intensified violence, abdication by state & union governments, demands of accountability from BJP MLAs

Sitting MLAs from the ruling party have given calls for Chief Minister Biren Singh's removal and resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah, even whilto ongoing tribal protests and a divided state, Manipur's unrest continues as ethnic clashes deepen, with political leaders and civil society groups demanding urgent action for peace and justice.

Adani controversy: Experts and retired bank officials demand accountability for corporate and policy corruption in India’s power sector

A group of experts from the power sector, retired bureaucrats and bank officials called the People's Commission on Public Sector and Public Services has “demanded an independent judicial investigation into these allegations to uncover the role of implicated entities and public officials, assess the financial loss to consumers, and ensure accountability. Those found guilty must face prosecution, blacklisting and financial penalties, including compensation to affected consumers.

Voting manipulation and police brutality plague 8 out of 15 by-poll seats; Muslim voters denied their right to vote in UP

Voter suppression and manipulation marred 8 out of 15 by-poll seats, with 7 in Uttar Pradesh witnessing blatant violations of fair voting practices and denial of votes to Muslim voters. In Punjab's Dera Baba Nanak, violent clashes erupted between AAP and Congress workers. In UP, police were seen to have brutally attacked voters demanding their right to vote. The ECI, initially a silent spectator, was eventually pressured by the opposition to suspend 7 officers for obstructing voters and verifying ballots.

Elections amidst glitches: Maharashtra’s crucial poll day unfolds with complaints of barricading and EVM glitches

From EVM glitches to community boycotts, the single-phase election for 288 constituencies highlights logistical challenges and fierce battles between rival alliances

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