democratic rights

Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, V D Satheesan, on Wednesday sought the EC's intervention to ensure that government employees can exercise their franchise without any hindrance through the postal voting process.In a letter to Chief Election...

Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 – With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, election officials and security personnel intensified their efforts on Wednesday to ensure free and fair voting.Authorities in both states have completed most of the...

On April 5, Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, was warmly welcomed in Kargil. He called for unity across Ladakh and the country, reiterating the demand for democratic and constitutional rights for the Union Territory.This was Sonam Wangchuk's first visit to Kargil after his release on March...

Jaipur, April 3 – Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday condemned the detention of NSUI leaders and workers during a protest at Rajasthan University, calling it an attack on democratic rights.He urged the state government to immediately release those detained, alleging that the action...

Kolkata, March 31 In a strongly-worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP on Tuesday of attempting to illegally include voters from outside West Bengal on the state's electoral rolls through bulk applications using Form 6.Banerjee...

Kolkata, March 31 In a strongly-worded letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP on Tuesday of attempting to illegally add voters from outside West Bengal to the state's electoral rolls in bulk using Form 6 applications.She...

Kolkata, March 31 Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday, alleging that the Election Commission's actions under the Systematic Voters' Registration (SIR) exercise pose a risk of disenfranchising genuine voters in West Bengal.In...

Malda (West Bengal), March 30 Members of the pro-Bengal advocacy group 'Bangla Pokkho' began a hunger strike on Monday in Malda district, demanding that the names of all voters who were removed during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls be included in the supplementary list...

Kolkata, March 30 Alleging attempts to interfere with the democratic rights of voters in West Bengal, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Monday voiced concerns over the alleged large-scale submission of Form 6 applications from other states and sought an explanation from the...

Chennai, March 30 TVK filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Tamil Nadu on Monday, alleging a complete lack of police deployment and security for the convoy of party president Vijay during his election campaign here.The party also cancelled its scheduled and officially approved...

Kolkata, March 29 – The President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal and Rajya Sabha MP, Samik Bhattacharya, alleged on Sunday that democratic rights are being systematically suppressed in West Bengal under the Trinamool Congress-led state government.Addressing a press...

Kolkata, March 27 On a day the Election Commission is scheduled to publish the second supplementary list of voters in connection with the SIR exercise in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lashed out at the poll panel and the BJP for "not making the complete and final first...

Kolkata, March 21 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday intensified her criticism of the BJP-led central government, accusing it of attempting to "deny voting rights" to people through the Systematic Voters Verification (SVV) process and even calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Kolkata, March 21 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP-led Centre of attempting to "deprive people of their voting rights" through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of the assembly polls.Addressing thousands of worshippers after Eid...

Chennai, March 19 – In an effort to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission directed all private establishments, including companies and factories, to provide paid leave to employees on the day of the election.The Tamil Nadu...

Kolkata, March 16 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a rally in the city on Monday, demanding protection of the democratic rights of the state's people and protesting against the LPG crisis.The procession began from College Square in the city's central area, and thousands of people...

New Delhi, March 16 – Lok Sabha MP and Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday to revoke the suspension of eight Opposition MPs for the entire Parliament session."At least some decision should be taken," said the Congress MP while raising the issue...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya said on Sunday that his party wants the Systematic Voters Verification (SIR) exercise to be completed before the upcoming assembly elections to ensure that no eligible voter is left out and ineligible names are removed.Bhattacharya...

Kolkata, March 15 West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Sunday alleged that the ruling TMC has deprived people of their basic rights, asserting that a "new dawn" awaits the state if his party comes to power in the upcoming assembly elections.Bhattacharya claimed that the TMC...

New Delhi, March 11 "No, No, No" – Opposition MPs have claimed that this is the frequently repeated refrain they hear from Speaker Om Birla when they try to raise important issues in the Lok Sabha.Speaking during a debate in the lower house on the resolution to remove Birla as Speaker, several...