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Hafta 525: USAID controversy, new CEC’s appointment, Vikatan website blocked

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam, and Anand Vardhan are joined by former Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi and cartoonist Rachita Taneja.

Newslaundry

Exclusive: In 3 Lok Sabha seats swung by BJP, many wrong voter deletions, violations of EC norms

From 70 FIRs over deletion of voters earlier this year in Andhra Pradesh to allegations about erasure of voters in poll-bound Delhi, electoral rolls seem to have replaced EVMs as a primary opposition concern over the last few months.

Newslaundry

Indian government agency spent millions promoting BJP election slogans

The Central Bureau of Communication is meant to promote government plans. Its ads carried Modi’s party’s catchphrases.

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Hafta 479: Katchatheevu controversy, the role of India’s Election Commission

This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, and Manisha Pande are joined by ex-Chief Election Commissioner Dr SY Quraishi, and academic Professor R Manivannan.

Newslaundry

Can India’s election be rigged? Ahead of vote, old debate gets new life

Opposition parties have questioned the reliability of electronic voting machines. But experts disagree.

Al Jazeera

Why is India’s Modi pushing for simultaneous elections? Who would gain?

An Indian government committee has recommended that polls for local bodies to parliament be held together.

Al Jazeera

Deepfake democracy: Behind the AI trickery shaping India’s 2024 election

As India prepares for the world’s largest elections, parties are turning to AI for novel – and dangerous – strategies.

Al Jazeera

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Ban on India’s electoral bonds: How will it affect 2024 election?

While transparency advocates and opposition leaders say ban is a big win for democracy, Modi’s BJP remains confident.

Al Jazeera

Activists raise concern over Election Commissioners appointment Bill

Activists and civil society members raised questions over autonomy of the poll body, if the legislation is passed.

The Hindu

Debate without draft Uniform Civil Code is a non-issue, says ex-CEC K.Y. Quraishi

Chennai's CHENNAISASTRA Univ. School of Law held a panel discussion on the need for a UCC in India. Former CEC S.Y. Quraishi said most debate on UCC is based on ignorance. MP Manish Tewari said the Constituent Assembly had drafted a document for posterity, embodying the hopes & aspirations of…

The Hindu

India faces deepening demographic divide as it prepares to overtake China as the world’s most populous country

India’s entrenched north-south divide is growing as its population changes, with serious social and political consequences

The Guardian - UK

Should the ECI insist on inner-party elections?

‘The ECI expects political parties to abide by their constitution. It is not for the commission to step in or criticise if anyone is elected unopposed’

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