Modi & His “Secular” Strategy!
So, how seriously should Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words be taken about his “never” having expressed anything against Muslims, talked about any Hindu-Muslim communalism and so forth? He even stated…
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Modi’s charisma is a myth, and BJP banks on corrupt, “family-owned parties”, to make a dent in the South: The Tamilnadu story
A BJP election rally in Salem: It was Modi’s sixth visit to Tamil Nadu, on March 19, 2024. Dr Ramadoss' PMK had just joined hands with BJP. Modi is flanked…
An appeal from an anguished citizen to the conscience of each of the Election Commissioners to discharge their responsibilities under Article 324
ToShri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, It was Gandhiji who said, "There is a higher court…
Complaint against Madhavi Latha, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP candidate in Hyderabad, for intimidation of voters and disrupting harmony at polling booths
To, The Chief Electoral Officer, State of Telangana, BRKR Bhavan, Adarsh Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500063. Dear Sir, Sub: Complaint against Madhavi Latha, the Bharatiya Janata Party MP candidate in…
People must gain confidence in the Election processes
Polling for the 7-phase elections for the 18th Parliament began on 19.4.2024, followed by polling on 26.4.2024 and 07.5.2024. Subsequent polling dates announced are 13.5.2024. 20.5.2024, 25.5.2024, and 01.6.2024, with…
Modi’s Election Propaganda: Falsehoods and Sectarianism Galore
BJP has a strong electoral machine, well backed up by its parent organization, RSS. The core module of RSS-BJP is based on demonization of Muslims through distortions of the medieval…
Campaign Speeches of the Prime Minister and the emerging public issues
In the run up to the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the speeches of the Prime Minister have received wide condemnation. The statement related to having Mutton and…
Hypocrisy on dynastic politics : Modi-led BJP woos several ‘family-owned parties’ to make a dent in the Telugu States, AP and Telangana
Photo Courtesy narendramodi.in: Modi addressed election rallies in both Telugu states that will cast vote on May 13. Photo is of rally at NDA Rally in Rajahmundry, AP, on May…
Yogi Adityanadh’s latest reported statement violates the Model Code of Conduct
Shri Yogi Adityanadh's latest reported statement violates the MCC, and attracts liability under Sections 123 & 125 of the Representation of People Act and the relevant provisions of the IPC-…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Reshaping Political Campaigning: A New Frontier
Amid India's vibrant election season, technology and politics converge at unprecedented levels, as AI transforms traditional campaign tactics. This article delves into the intersection of historical legacies and forward-looking aspirations,…
Appeal to Delegates from 23 Countries Invited by Election Commission of India to Observe 2024 General Elections!
Hon’ble Delegates, Indian voters have learnt through a Press Release issued on 4 May 2024 by the Election Commission of India (ECI) that 75 delegates representing various Election Management Bodies…
Election Commission asleep as Modi incites hate in Jharkhand
A delegation from Loktantra Bachao 2024 campaign met Jharkhand’s Chief Election Officer K Ravi Kumar today, to submit a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the Model Code…
PM’s Ayodhya procession: Has the Election Commission exempted Modi from the Model Code of Conduct?
To Shri Rajiv KumarChief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh KumarElection Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh SandhuElection Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, Hope you have seen the…
Brazen Anti-Muslim rhetoric by Modi belies his sab ka sath, sab ka vikas claims, and recalls his rabid Gujarat past
Several Hindu communities, not to speak of Muslims, came out against the then BJP government’s decision (of March 24, 2023) to remove the 4% quota to Muslims, and allocate it…
I.N.D.I.A Bloc Members Should Adopt Variants of Pop Song ‘Jail Ke Jawab Mein Hum Vote Denge’ as Campaign Material During 2024 General Elections!
The Delhi’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has reportedly asked the Aam Admi Party on 28 April 2024 to modify the over-two-minute-long party’s rap song which was released on 25 April…
Ram Manohar Lohia Sowed the Seeds of Coalition Politics in India; Narendra Modi is Subverting It
The following statements of Prime Minister merit attention: Meanwhile the Home Minister of India has chipped in (Quote): India wants a “mazboot” (strong) PM, not a “mazboor” (weak) PM. Lately…
Election Commission’s silence/ inaction/ delay in response encouraging political parties’ star campaigners to violate the MCC and Representation of People Act to the detriment of social cohesion
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, Kindly refer to my letters of 26th…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- XI
Treason showcased as religion - A planned assassination of the Constitution What they promised: What is happening actually: What are the reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is an independent civil society…
Open Letter to all the Constituent Parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A)
As per current information, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will declare the results of the on-going Lok Sabha elections on 04.06.2024. This will constitute the 18th Lok Sabha of…
Enough of this suffering, the gruesome betrayal; 10 years of despotic rule, 10 dreadful deceptions Part- X
Centralisation of India's Polity-Destroying the Federal Structure of Indian Republic What they promised: All States will be developed equally and no special treatment will be given to certain States All…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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