Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal “anti-Constitutional” and vowed to restore voting rights of people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in the state.Addressing his second election rally in Malda district’s Chanchal area, LoP Rahul Gandhi claimed that the BJP and RSS are trying to destroy the Constitution which B.R. Ambedkar dedicated his …
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Hyderabad, April 14 (IANS) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday accused the BJP of attempting to change the Constitution of India and undermine democratic values.Addressing an event to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr B. R. Ambedkar here, he alleged that the BJP was trying to make a mockery of democracy, putting citizens’ fundamental rights at risk. Stating that every citizen faces the risk of losing their fundamental rights, he called upon people to unite t…
Chennai, March 19 (IANS) In a move aimed at ensuring maximum voter participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission on Thursday directed all private establishments, including companies and factories, to grant paid leave to employees on polling day. The Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are scheduled to be held on April 23, with the counting of votes set for May 4. As part of preparations to facilitate smooth and inclusive polling, the Commission has made it cle…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) India granted women universal suffrage at the time of Independence in 1947, a step that came much earlier compared to many of the world’s oldest democracies, where women had to struggle for decades to secure voting rights. The historical milestone was highlighted in a video shared by the social media handle ‘Modi Archive’ on International Women’s Day.According to the Modi Archive post on X, “While some of the world’s oldest democracies took over a century to g…
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The celebration of the 77th Republic Day at the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) office on Monday turned into an attack on the BJP-led Central government, with Congress State President Govind Singh Dotasra alleging a systematic assault on the Constitution and voting rights. Dotasra hoisted the Tricolour at the PCC office here. Leader of the Opposition Tikaram Jully, former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, MLAs Rafiq Khan and Amin Kagzi, along with several seni…
Guwahati, Jan 25 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday underlined the central role of voters in strengthening India’s democracy, saying informed and active participation by citizens is essential for sustaining free, fair and credible elections.Addressing the 16th National Voters’ Day celebrations at NEDFi House in Dispur, the Governor described the occasion as a reminder of the collective responsibility of citizens in a democratic system.Extending greetings to voters across…
Hyderabad, Jan 25 (IANS) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday called upon citizens to actively and responsibly exercise their right to vote, asserting that democratic institutions remain strong only when voters participate with awareness and integrity. Addressing the state-level celebrations of the 16th National Voters’ Day, the Governor said the theme “My India, My Vote” reflected the foundational principle that citizens are at the heart of Indian democracy.National Voters’ Day…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said that voting is not just a political expression, but it’s a reflection of citizens’ faith in the democratic process of elections, as this allows them to express their aspirations. Addressing the 16th National Voters’ Day celebrations in the capital, President Murmu said that public participation gives shape to the spirit of democracy at the grassroots level and also lauded the Election Commission’s efforts towards increased vo…
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) During the ongoing Maharashtra local polls on Thursday, a senior citizen, who has lived in the area for over 60 years, voiced his frustration over the voting process directly to actress-politician Hema Malini. While Hema Malini addressed the media after casting her vote, an elderly citizen came and said to the actress-politician: ”I’m a senior citizen. I’ve been residing in this area for the last 60 years. There is chaos, for the first time. Last, I’m trying to vote since…