Tag: Election reforms
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DMK Petitions Supreme Court Challenging SIR in Tamil Nadu: What It Means
Overview: DMK Challenges EC’s Special Intensive Revision in Tamil Nadu The Supreme Court agreed on Friday to hear the petition filed by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to undertake a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. The case, which raises questions about electoral logistics and the integrity…
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Tanzania’s Election Crackdown: Protests and Human Rights Concerns After disputed vote
Overview of the Crisis Human Rights Watch has drawn attention to a dangerous pattern of state response following Tanzania’s October 29 elections. After days of protests, authorities responded with lethal force and other abuses, raising urgent questions about accountability, the fairness of the electoral process, and the protection of basic rights. The period surrounding the…
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EC Rolls Out 17 New Initiatives for Bihar Assembly Polls, Aiming to Set Nationwide Precedent
Election Commission Introduces 17 New Initiatives for Bihar Assembly Elections The Election Commission (EC) of India unveiled 17 new initiatives to conduct the upcoming Bihar assembly elections more smoothly, with plans to adopt several measures nationwide in future polls. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced the reforms at a press conference in Patna, underscoring that…