RSS Deceit On Constitutional Reservation
RSS which claims to be the biggest organization of Hindus in the world is, in fact, a unique organization which trains its cadres in manufacturing and spreading lies in the…
India
Low polling in the last two phases in Madhya Pradesh worries BJP leaders
BHOPAL: Perturbed over sharp fall in vote percentage in the last (second) phase of polling in various Lok Sabha constituencies in Madhya Pradesh both the BJP and Congress have decided…
One Step Forward Two Steps Back
It is part of common sense today that we must at any cost preserve and protect trees to ensure our survival.BJP leaders too sometimes repeat this proposition like a spell.Yet…
Under Modi, the Northeast Is More United With India, but More Divided Within
In March, India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, said at an election rally in Arunachal Pradesh that previous governments had not cared for states that sent only two representatives to the…
The Economic Situation in 2023–24 Part 3: India’s Grim Poverty Situation
In this three part series, we take a look at the economic situation in the country, in early 2024, in the context of the claims being made by the Modi…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- IX
Women and sexual minorities duped – Subject to a state of perpetual oppression. What they promised: What is actually happening: What are the reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is an independent…
Yet another prima facie violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by Prime Minister Modi- Inaction by the Commission encouraging star campaigners to defy the MCC
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I hope that the Commission, with its…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- VIII
Reservations Murdered- Poisoning the plate of the oppressed communities What they promised: What actually happened next: But instead, the BJP has done the following… What are the reasons for this:…
The Economic Situation in 2023-24 Part 2: India’s Appalling Unemployment Crisis
In this second part of our review of the economic situation of the country in early 2024, we take a look at the unprecedented unemployment crisis gripping the country. Deepening…
Modi-Wave, Communal-Card & BJP’s Electoral Fate!
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments on opposition parties “formula” for government formation may certainly be viewed as a crucial eye-opener on several fronts. While addressing an election rally in…
BJP: Communal Divisive Propaganda Yet Again
For majoritarian Nationalism communal, divisive propaganda has been a major plank for increasing their hold in the electoral arena through promoting Hate. The module of Hindu nationalist politics has been…
Ambedkar on dynastic politics – Part 4 : The Karnataka story
Modi’s charisma is a myth, and BJP banks on corrupt political families to make a dent in the South Modi embraces Yeddyurappa, former CM of Karnataka, who was earlier expelled…
The honorable Supreme Court’s decision against counting all of the VVPAT slips should be appealed for a review by a larger bench
This is concerning the SC decision reported by Prashant Bhushan jee on X: Prashant Bhushan@pbhushan1 Since EVMs & VVPATS have programmable chips in which a malicious program can be loaded…
Budget 2023–24: What Is in it for the People? Part 1: Is India Becoming a $5 Trillion Economy Soon?
In this three part series, we take a look at the economic situation in the country, in early 2024, in the context of the claims being made by the Modi…
How Modi is destroying the BJP
For a very long time, I was absolutely certain that India could never be ruled by a Hitler. My argument was that there are already too many Hitlers in the…
Youtubers to the Rescue of Indian Progressives
In the current era of excessive social-media consumption, the so-called content-creator and influencer is king - or queen. Increasingly, we seem to have offloaded our abilities of social, political and…
Patanjali, IMA and the ruthless health market
The Supreme Court in in its order on 23rd April 2024 has taken the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to task for its alleged unethical conduct over recommending overpriced drugs and…
Adani’s project harming public transport in Mumbai
In helping Adani make huge profits through the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai the authorities are harming public transport and also shooting themselves in the foot. In a…
On 84th Anniversary of Anti-Pakistan 1940 Azad Muslim Conference of Indian Muslims
The search for the real culprits behind the Partition of India in 1947 seems to be an endless exercise. It is despite the fact that there is no dearth of…
Islamophobic Speech of Indian Prime Minister and Questionable Conduct of Election Commission – Ten Questions To Chief Election Commissioner
Respected Sir, The data of citizens who cast their votes in Phase 1 and phase 2 of the 2024 General Elections must have surprised you. Millions upon millions of voters…
Is India, the world’s largest democracy evolving into one of the world’s meanest, under Modi?
Gone are the days when India used to inspire the world, especially the global south, as a moral leader. Gone are also the days when Indian leaders such as Gandhi…
India’s Billionaire Wealth Is on Display as Nation Votes
There are several exercises in extremes playing out in India right now. Nearly a billion people are voting in elections that will last into early June, braving record-high temperatures to cast ballots. Against this…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- VII
Massive Corruption– Unimaginable organized Criminal Mafia What they promised: What happened next: What are the reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is an independent civil society platform and campaign.It is not affiliated…
BJP’s Decadal Performance and Manifesto are a betrayal of and assault on the farming communities of India!
Mainstream Political Party Manifestoes fall short of addressing severe agrarian crisis and livelihood concerns of small, marginal farmers, fishers and agri workers! 26th April 2024: As the country is in…
Condemn Recurring Aerial Bombings and Fake Encounters in Bastar
On 7th April 2024, the Indian state conducted yet another aerial bombing in Bastar region, an act which has occurred for the fifth time in the area since 2021. In…
A Political Party Contesting Just Ten Lok Sabha Seats In Maharashtra Has LGBTQIA Interests In Its Manifesto.
The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) released its 32-paged Lok Sabha Election Manifesto on 25th April 2024. The party highlighted welfare measures for the LGBTQIA community. The amazing thing is…
Notices issued by the Election Commission to BJP and Congress- Too,little, too late- Why has the Commission ignored other serious MCC violations?
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I refer to the Commission's notice vide 437/INST/ECI/FUNCT/MCC/2024…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- VI
Corporate Loot of India - Adani - The mask of Modi What they promised: What has actually happened: What are the reasons behind this bizarre growth of a few: Eddelu…
Beloved Fellow Citizens, I Have Something to Say!
The latest speech of our prime minister that he gave at the election rally in Rajasthan was not only factually wrong but also immoral, indecent, and hate-mongering against all Muslim…
On The Recent Islamophobic Speech of Prime Minister of India – Ten Questions To Attorney General For India, R. Venkataramani
Respected Sir, 1)Have you thought about the infamous election speech delivered by the Prime Minister of India in Banswara, Rajasthan on Sunday, 21 April 2024? 2)Are you outraged over the…
Rising Misinformation: Elections 2024 and Citizen Countermeasures
In the digital age, misinformation has become a pervasive issue, especially during critical events like elections. As we witness the commencement of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, one cannot ignore…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- V
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka Sinking Wages - Labouring classes toil under modern forms of slavery. What they Promised: What has actually happened: Reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is…
E A S Sarma Files RTI Application On Action Taken By Election Commission Against PM Modi’s Hate Speech
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I enclose a copy of an RTI application I have posted to you with a copy of the required…
Clarity in Confusion
Election in the first phase in Assam has generated fresh enthusiasm and hope among democratic and progressive circles.Gaurab Gogoi,Congress candidate in Jorhat constituency, where the local Congress chief had recently…
Communist Revolutionaries contest 10 parliament constituencies in Telangana, and four in AP
The Unity Centre Of Communist Revolutionaries Of India (Marxist-Leninist) (UCCRI-ML), founded by Comrades DV Rao and Tarimela Nagi Reddy, is fielding candidates in the ensuing general elections to the 18th…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- IV
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka Extreme Unemployment Crisis - Shattered dreams of the youth. What they promised: What really is happening: Reasons for this: About Eddelu Karnataka is…
Modi Led Hindutva Politics: A Threat to Indian Citizenship
Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi, serving as the 14th Prime Minister of India, has successfully completed two terms in office and is now seeking re-election for a third term in the…
Representation and its Discontents: The Conundrum of Elections in India
by Maya John and Mudita Singh Kushwaha [This is the first part of a two-part series on the critical engagement with the 2024 general elections in India] India is in…
Samyukta Kisan Morcha Demands Prosecution of PM Modi for Hate Speech, Impose Ban for six years from contesting election
SKM Demands Prosecution of the PM for Hate Speech, Impose Ban for six years from contesting election. The Provocative Speech Aimed at Contaminate Social Sphere, Cause Bloodshed among Communities. Seizure…
Complaints Filed Against PM Modi for Hate Speech
*Complaint filed with CEO Rajasthan, demanding action against the Banswara hate speech of Shri Narendra Modi, star BJP campaigner* *Individual Complaint filed for registering an FIR with Jaipur Police Commissioner…
Civil Society Organisations In Karnataka File Complaint Against Hate Speech By PM Modi
A complaint by civil society organisations and concerned citizens was submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka today to demand immediate and strict action against PM Narendra Modi for his…
Appeal to the President of India: Ensure that EC Conducts the Elections in a Free and Fair Manner
by Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar & Dr E A S Sarma Appeal for Rashtrapati Ji's urgent intervention to ensure that the Election Commission acts independently, apolitically and takes action against…
How The Congress Manifesto Rattles Hindutva Monopoly Houses
Both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party have released their 2024 parliament election manifestos. For the first time their approach to welfarism and democracy is expressed very clearly. The Congress manifesto…
Manusmriti, Meat Eating and Modi’s Theory of Mughal Policy
It is not the responsibility of a ruler or a politician to smell what is cooking in other people's kitchens and slander them. Our Prime Minister's character has proved to…
Requesting action against Shri Narendra Modi, a star campaigner of the Bhartiya Janata Party for his acts of violation of the Model Code of Conduct
To The Election Commission of India Sub: Requesting action against Shri Narendra Modi, a star campaigner of the Bhartiya Janata Party for his acts of violation of the Model Code…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- III
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka, Translation: Naveen Prasad Alex Deception 2: Farmers' crisis- Farmers are sacrificed to protect corporate interests. Their promise: We will ensure that farmers get…
How can the ECI have a Technical Expert Committee (TEC) to authenticate BEL’s EVMs, when all four of its members are co-owners with BEL of its patent taken for EVM-VVPATs?
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner Election Commission of India…
Appeal to Election Commission: Take Action Against PM Modi on Violation of Model Code of Conduct
Hon'ble CEC & ECs of ECI, *Subject* : Violation of (a) the Model Code of Conduct, (b) Sections 123(3) and (3A), 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,…
“Backward Communities unite and Resist BJP and it’s Crony Corporates”
The BJP governments’ aggressive push for privatisation, corporatisation, automation etc – what they call ‘economic reforms’ – is rapidly undoing the meagre gains made by backward communities in recent decades.…
Violations of Model Code of Conduct, Representation of the People Act, and IPC by PM Narendra Modi
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I refer to Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar's letter addressed to you on a serious instane of violation of the MCC by…
The Day After the Great Indian Election
It was the day after the shock results in the Indian general elections. The unimaginable had happened. The seemingly invincible government of Narendra Modi had been routed thoroughly – down…
Hypocrisy on dynastic politics: Modi’s BJP has its own political families
Modi hates and targets Nehru and his dynasty, but emulates them by continuing in Commonwealth: Modi with British Queen Elizabeth II, its figurehead, during Commonwealth Summit, London, in April 2018.…
Empty Vessels make more noise
In a recent monologue morphed as an interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for more than an hour with Smita Prakash, a friendly journalist that made no attempt to hide…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions -Part- II
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka, Translation: Naveen Prasad Alex Deception1: Price hike – Govt's daily loot What BJP Offered? If BJP comes to power they will bring back…
After June 4, 2024: A Few Probable Scenarios
The 2024 election is not just another usual election for us. It may change the very nature of our polity, the course of our politics, and the futures of 140…
Does the ECI have one set of Model Code of Conduct requirements for senior BJP star campaigners and another set for others?
Cowed down by BJP campaigners, has the ECI breached the Article 324 mandate? To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions – Part- I
Given the declining quality of life and political decay in the country, the forum has come to a conclusion. This means that the BJP, which is deceiving this country and…
Trading poverty in the market of Bhogvad
(1) There is contraction of meaning in the phrase capitalist consumerism. The correct expression for the view of life (Jivan-drishti) underlying the modern industrial capitalist civilization would be the phrase…
No Jobs, No Relief: Modi’s Legacy for Informal Workers
Ranchi, 20 April: Real wages have barely risen in India since 2014-15, despite rapid GDP growth. The country’s social security system has also stagnated in this period. The lives of informal…
Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of Hindu saints and seers at IGI stadium ahead of LS polls
Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I am sure the Election Commission is fully aware of the following report Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of…
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