A devastating EVM fire in Kolkata highlights a deeper crisis in Indian democracy. More than a physical accident, it reveals how rapidly institutional trust erodes when transparency is compromised.
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.
BJP surges past 200 seats in Bengal as Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur. SIR deletions of 27 lakh voters raise serious questions over their decisive impact on TMC’s defeat.
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.