Some Current Political Concerns
Emboldened by what appears a landslide victory the BJP party and government is gearing up for an early election.Draft electoral rolls are already out in Assam.Strike the iron when it…
Assembly Elections 2023
Congress was bound to lose and may continue to lose even further
There are always wins and losses in politics, but in the current politics, Congress's defeat in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh holds special significance. And that is…
Minimise losses in the Hindi heartland and maximise gains in the rest of the country
The results of the elections in the five states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram are out, and for those who believe that the current ruling dispensation is…
Mizoram Assembly Elections – 2023 Results: Counts and Accounts
Elections Results: Counts and Accounts The election results of the 9th Assembly of Mizoram are important for the state. In the electoral history of the state, there has never been…
Results are disappointing but the game is not over for 2024
The election results in four states came on expected lines except those who were thinking too high of Rajasthan's 'schemes' and Chhattishgarh's 'governance' model. In both the places, the Congress…
Unravelling the Disinformation Machine: How the Hamas-Israel War Became a Tool for Pre-Election Fear-Mongering?
Overview In the realm of contemporary politics, the utilisation of disinformation has become a potent tool for shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, and, in some cases, instigating fear. As India…
Barrelakka Is Setting A New Moral Trend In An Immoral Electoral System
Barrelakka (Buffalo Sister), whose original name is Sirisha, is just 25 years old unemployed poorest of the poor girls from Kollapur constituency in South Telangana. She is an independent candidate…
Rethinking Democracy: A Blessing or Curse (Panauti) for the Nation?
In the midst of the ongoing democratic fervor across five states, the nation finds itself engulfed in the familiar chaos of rallies, meetings, speeches, and political crossfire. Dignity, decency, and…
By appealing to the religious sentiments of the electorate, the Union Home Minister has prima facie violated the Model Code of Conduct
To Shri RajivKumar 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…
By appealing to the religious sentiments of the electorate, the Union Home Minister has prima facie violated the Model Code of Conduct
To Shri RajivKumar 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…
In the ongoing election season, the focus should be on nation-building rather than just forming a new government
Election campaigns are currently in full swing across five states: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram. Various political parties, including the government, opposition, and emerging entities, are vying for…
District Rath Prabhari scheme- Calling for a public disclosure of correspondence between Cabinet Secretariat and the ECI
ToShri Rajiv Gauba Union Cabinet Secretary Dear Shri Gauba, Please refer to my letter of October 27, 2023, on the government engaging senior officers as “District Rath Prabharis” under their purview…
A temporary truce between the ECI and the NDA government not to take up “Rath Prabhari” campaign in poll-bound States should not give rise to complacency about the future of civil services in India
ToShri Rajiv Gauba Union Cabinet Secretary Dear Shri Gauba, You must have closely followed the concerns expressed by some of us about the prudence on the part of the Central…
Communist Revolutionaries contest 40 Assembly constituencies in Telangana, and conduct an educative political campaign
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 about 40 constituencies out of a total…
Open Letter To President of India Regarding Ruling Party Using Its Power To Influence Elections
by E A S Sarma And Jagdeep S. Chhokar Centre's move to deploy government machinery and resources in an activity that will influence voters in ensuing elections cuts at the…
Engaging public servants in activity likely to influence ensuing State Assembly elections attracts disqualification of some Central Ministers contesting elections
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…
Daggers Drawn Between SP and Congress over Madhya Pradesh Seat Share
The evening skies had darkened over Lucknow as a visibly irritated Akhilesh Yadav strode into the press conference. His red cap flashed like a warning signal as soundbites mics were…
Different Ministries of the Central Government have possibly infringed the Model Code of Conduct
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…
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