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EC’s new online Form 6 requirement raises questions over procedure and legality
The Election Commission has introduced a new parental declaration in the online version of Form 6, requiring fresh applicants to disclose whether their parents appeared in the last Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The change is not been reflected in the statutory Form 6 prescribed under the Registration of Electors Rules
Meitei Leepun threatens Human Rights Defender Babloo Loitongbam over alleged ties to the Kuki community, “visits” his home to intimidate his family
At a recent press conference, that generated tensions, Meitei Leepun accused Babloo Loitongbam of harbouring illegal immigrants, aiding foreign interference, and working against Meitei interests, warning of severe repercussions.
Constituent Assembly Did Not Envision ‘One Nation, One Election’
Modi regime negates the legislative intent of the Constituent Assembly and B.R. Ambedkar’s vision by accepting the ‘One Nation, One Election’ scheme.
Stop using politics of hate to hide failure to protect women and their rights: Open Letter to Uttarakhand Govt
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In a strong open communication to the governor of Uttarakhand, citizens groups have urged termperance in governance. While pointing out the spiralling crimes against women, signatories have pointed out how hate crimes against minorities are being deliberately fuelled to divert attention from these, especially the role of BJP politicians in them
When looks embody the soul: Sitaram Yechury
It took the tragic jolt of Sita’s passing for...
Ladakh’s fight for autonomy: Sonam Wangchuk leads foot march to Delhi
Demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protections, Ladakhis rally to preserve their cultural heritage and fragile ecosystem amidst growing political and environmental challenges
‘You left us a decade too soon, when India needed its body healed and soul rejuvenated’: a farewell to comrade Sitaram Yechury
In this brief evocative farewell note, actor and theatre person, Joy Sengupta regrets “how comrade Sitaram Yechury left a decade too soon, just as Indian politics needed all the sanity and empathy you embodied: sane and empathetic leaders to collectively help, heal its body and rejuvenate its soul”
Disgust and dismay at INC nominating Lal Singh as candidate in J & K elections: CCG
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Close to 96 former IAS and IFS officers have strongly conveyed their disgust and dismay at the Indian National Congress’ (INC) nomination of Lal Singh as a candidate in the upcoming J & K state polls; Chaudhary Lal Singh, along with some of his colleagues, had, in April 2018, organized and led a public march in support of the perpetrators of what was “probably the most horrifying hate crime in India’s recent history – the brutal, bestial rape and murder of a minor Muslim girl in Kathua.”
Truth about the Sanjauli Mosque issue: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
A week ago, Thursday, September 5, 2024, Hindutva groups...
A life dedicated to idealism of inclusive anti caste India
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