Tag: democracy in india
2.29 Crore Fewer Voters in Five States After SIR, JIH Questions Electoral Integrity Ahead of Assembly Polls
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind raises alarm over 2.29 crore fewer voters across five states after SIR, demanding electoral transparency ahead of Assembly polls. The organisation also flags the Azam Khan case, with Salim Engineer alleging political witch-hunting and misuse of investigative agencies
India Needs Journalism That Refuses to Look Away
From Gandhi’s idea of journalism as public service to today’s algorithm-driven news feeds, eNewsroom’s journey raises a vital question: who does journalism ultimately serve? At its Kolkata conclave, journalists examined why independent media must remain accountable to citizens, not power
Jharkhand’s Biggest Democratic Test Yet: The SIR Challenge
Jharkhand's SIR will cover 2.64 crore voters in a state marked by migration, displacement and tribal populations, raising questions about inclusion, documentation and the protection of voting rights.
“Bengal Won’t Accept Imposed Rule”: Jawhar Sircar’s Strong Message to Voters
Jawhar Sircar warns BJP threatens Bengal’s pluralism and India’s democracy, calls SIR illegal, criticizes Mamata Banerjee, and urges voters to reject divisive politics ahead of crucial elections.
Jawhar Sircar’s Stark Warning: “BJP Threatens Bengal’s Soul, SIR Undermines Votes
Jawhar Sircar calls SIR illegal, alleges voter deletions, attacks BJP as anti-India, criticises EC and Supreme Court, and urges Bengal voters to prioritise development and credible alternatives over identity politics.
IIM Academic, Aliah Professors, Journalist—All ‘Deleted’: Bengal’s Voter List Deletion Sparks Outrage
IIM and Aliah University professors, an Anandabazar Patrika journalist, and medical students face disenfranchisement as the ECI deletes their names. Protesters at Park Circus Maidan now demand justice for 27 lakh voters