Thursday, May 9, 2024

Topic: Lok sabha polls 2024

London: Diaspora organisations hold ‘vigil for democracy in India’ as anti-Muslim hate speech spikes around elections

15 diaspora organisations expressed their dismay at a ‘Vigil for Democracy in India’ event held at Parliament Square in London, on May 5, Sunday. 

After EC notice, J P Nadda, Amit Malviya summoned by Bengaluru police over anti-Muslim social media post

The Bengaluru police sent notices to BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, National Chief BJP J.P. Nadda, and Head of IT Cell Amit Malviya, stating that they must appear before the investigating officer within seven days for questioning regarding a controversial hate post on X made by the party's state unit.

Bihar: Shifting political alliances and the morality of vote

Bihar for the last decade, has witnessed constant fluctuation in political alliances. Amid this coalition politics, two parties namely RJD and JDU have always been at the center of negotiation. Rotationally, these parties have been ruling Bihar for the last three decades, backed with an alliance formula, based their ideology on the principle of social justice and the emancipation of the oppressed. 

BJP’s use of religion and hate speech to fuel electoral divides: misinformation and violations unveiled

As India's Lok Sabha elections unfold, the nation is engulfed in fervent political campaigning. Amidst the promises and pledges, the BJP stands out for its inclination towards hate speech to polarise the nation.

Rajasthan elections: Congress hopes to overturn BJP sweep

As voting in Rajasthan state wrapped up on Friday, with a low turnout at around 56 per cent, political parties are unable to predict...

Delhi HC rejects plea seeking 6 years poll-ban on PM Modi

The Delhi High Court rejected a petition asking the Election Commission of India (ECI) to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for soliciting votes for the upcoming Lok Sabha election "in the name of god and place of worship," a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).