Tag: NRC
Democracy Under Adjudication: When Citizens Must Prove Their Right to Vote
As millions of voters face "adjudication," India’s democratic promise of equality is under strain. What remains of the republic when the right to vote becomes a burden of proof?
Bihar Today, Bengal Tomorrow: The Dangerous Blueprint of Special Intensive Revision
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar has revealed the true intent of the Election Commission of India (ECI). It...
Bihar’s Unofficial ‘NRC’: How the Poor Are Being Erased from Democracy
A flawed Special Intensive Revision of voter list in Bihar threatens to erase millions from voter rolls by prioritising matriculation certificates over accessible IDs. With low literacy, high poverty, and a large migrant population, the move risks disenfranchising Dalits, Adivasis, Muslims, and women—undermining the very spirit of universal suffrage in Indian democracy.
From Number to Nobody: Are You Next for Aadhaar Deactivation?
“Chandra. How long will you finish your work?"
Bishu The end of the day is not written in pen. Two days after one day, three...
Mr Modi, you can maintain silence but you can’t keep us silent: People of Kolkata
Kolkata: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remained silent for 78 days while Manipur kept burning. When he spoke, it was just for 39 seconds,...
“Government tells us not to do politics during pandemic, but it is doing petty politics by arresting anti-CAA protesters”
Kolkata: On Wednesday afternoon, Kolkata witnessed the first public protest by students and social activists against the arrests of CAA (Citizenship Amendment Act) protesters....