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Suspend SIR till the air is clearedThe Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's authority and decisions. The petition questions ...
The great Indian trust bust: Why GoI shouldn't simply defend SIR numbers, but demand explanationsPublic trust in the electoral process is being eroded, significantly linked to the implementation of SIR. Recent surveys indicate that the ...
Even if we win all seats, we are against EVMs: Akhilesh YadavAkhilesh Yadav criticized the use of electronic voting machines, stating a preference for ballot papers as used in developed nations. He em...
"Laying groundwork to explain their future defeats": BJP's Ram Kadam hits back at opposition over SIR rowRam Kadam defended the credibility of the Election Commission of India amid ongoing political criticism. He stated that allegations against...
SP had claimed voter list rigging all along; strict action should be taken against officials: Dimple Yadav on SIR rowDimple Yadav from the Samajwadi Party has raised issues regarding alleged discrepancies in the voter lists. Allegations suggest that 13 cro...
"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"A significant political clash is brewing between the BJP and various opposition factions concerning the Election Commission of India. Accus...
Show what you do & how: A reshuffle won’t fix Election Commission, only trustworthiness that it can demonstrate willThe Election Commission of India is facing a crisis of public confidence due to recent events. Rebuilding trust will require demonstrating ...
Need to repair the Nirvachan VachanRecent investigations have unveiled deep divisions within the Election Commission concerning critical decision-making frameworks. Under chi...
Beyond numbers: Why India’s electoral rolls, census and GDP need public trustRecent activities related to GDP, census, and electoral rolls reflect deep concerns regarding transparency and trust. Ongoing processes aim...
Gyanesh Kumar’s journey to CEC post: From Article 370 & Ram Mandir trust to key Centre roles and CEC post; why his 19-month tenure is now under fresh scrutinyGyanesh Kumar SIR controversy: The tenure of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has come under increased scrutiny after an Indian Ex...
When ECs disagree: Key questions answered on Election Commission row; why it happened, how it unfolded, who decides & what is the bigger issueThe Election Commission row has raised questions over internal dissent, electoral-roll management and the appointment of Election Commissio...
Gyanesh Kumar CEC controversy: Oppn cries ‘act of treason’, arrest calls as alleged 14 internal objections within EC ignite SIR rowOpposition attacks on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar escalated following allegations of electoral manipulation and irregularitie...
Trump ramps up noncitizen voting prosecutions ahead of midtermsThe Trump administration has intensified prosecutions of noncitizens accused of voting illegally ahead of US midterms. The Justice Departme...
Form 6 changes 'illegal', differences within EC 'very serious': Former CEC O P RawatO P Rawat, former Chief Election Commissioner, has expressed serious concerns about changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6. He ...
In 1788, New York City was declared national capital of United States of America, over 230 years later NYC is set to play pivotal role in midterm elections 2026Although New York City became the first capital under the Constitution, its status was always intended to be temporary. The location of the...
GFF 2026: FM Sitharaman on India’s tech leap, demographic dividend, AI risks and road to global scaleGlobal Fintech Fest: Sitharaman said that India was experiencing its demographic dividend in real time, with the country’s young population...
'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights bodyPakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening...
Supreme Court seeks data on West Bengal SIR appeals before tribunalsThe Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details on electoral roll appeals. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury...
Bankipur Election Results 2026: Jan Suraaj's Prashant Kishor vs BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha vs RJD's Rekha Gupta who is winning?Bankipur Election Result 2026 Live: Prashant Kishore is leading by over 11,000 votes after tenth round of counting. Vote counting for the B...
Win polls, lose authority: The lesson of July isn’t that GoI lost a minister, but that authority has to be earned between electionsA youth-led movement, born from exam scandals, forced a minister's resignation. This dissent highlights a growing gap between electoral str...