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Questioning Democratic Institutions
The Congress party's relentless campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls exposes a familiar pattern in its political conduct: questioning democratic institutions whenever their functioning does not suit its political narrative. A party that has spent years questioning electoral transparency and accusing others of undermining democracy now finds itself uncomfortable with an exercise designed to strengthen the very foundation of free and fair elections. For Congress, electoral reforms appear welcome only when they serve its political interests. When duplicate entries, deceased voters and questionable registrations are discussed by opposition leaders, they become legitimate concerns. But when the Election Commission undertakes a nationwide exercise to identify and correct such discrepancies, the same party raises the alarm and turns an administrative process into a political controversy. The Special Intensive Revision is not an exercise designed to benefit the BJP or any other political formation. Its fundamental objective is to ensure that electoral rolls reflect genuine voters, remove erroneous entries and protect the integrity of the democratic process. A clean electoral roll is the starting point of a credible election, and no responsible political party should oppose that objective. SIR is about cleaning electoral rolls, not deleting democracy The figures emerging from the exercise underline its scale and administrative effort. Across the states where SIR was undertaken, voters were provided between 100 and 158 days, or approximately four to five months, to complete the enumeration process. Of the country's approximately 95 crore voters, nearly 82 crore, accounting for around 88 per cent, submitted their Enumeration Forms. Approximately 13 crore entries were placed under the ASDD classification Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate during the preparation of revised electoral rolls. The reported figures included approximately 2.89 crore deceased voters and 1.01 crore duplicate entries. The remaining cases involved voters who were absent, had shifted or could not be traced during the verification exercise. These numbers demand serious attention. Electoral rolls cannot remain static documents carrying the names of people who have died, permanently shifted or registered at multiple locations. Such discrepancies undermine the credibility of elections and create avoidable complications in the voting process. The exercise involved extensive field-level verification. Booth Level Officers (BLOs), along with political party functionaries, reportedly made three visits to voters' residences to collect enumeration forms and verify entries. This was not simply an administrative exercise conducted behind closed doors; it involved extensive ground-level participation. Importantly, exclusion from a draft roll does not mean that a genuine voter has permanently lost the right to vote. Eligible individuals can seek inclusion through Form 6, subject to the prescribed verification process. The Election Commission has also provided opportunities for claims and objections to ensure that eligible citizens are not unfairly excluded. Congress has particularly questioned Form 7, the statutory mechanism for seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls. However, the figures cited in the BJP's compilation indicate that approximately 29 lakh names were deleted through Form 7 across a voter population of 95 crore. These applications included submissions by political parties such as the BJP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, RJD and BSP, besides individual voters. If Form 7 is a statutory procedure, its use cannot automatically be portrayed as electoral manipulation. Political parties across the spectrum have the right to flag duplicate, deceased or otherwise ineligible entries. What matters is whether every application is examined according to law and whether affected voters receive an opportunity to respond. At the same time, more than two crore voters reportedly registered their names through Form 6, demonstrating that the exercise also facilitated the inclusion of eligible citizens. The scale of participation is equally significant. More than nine lakh polling booths were covered, with over 11 lakh government officials, including IAS and PCS officers and teachers, involved in supervising and conducting the exercise. More than 35 lakh authorised political party representatives participated, including over nine lakh BJP Booth Level Agents (BLA-2s). The total number of people involved was approximately 46 lakh. This raises an important question for Congress: when representatives of different political parties, including Congress itself, participated in the exercise, is the party indirectly questioning the integrity of millions of its own functionaries by suggesting that the entire process facilitated vote theft? If Congress has specific evidence of wrongdoing, it should place it before the Election Commission and pursue the remedies available under electoral law. Political allegations cannot substitute for evidence. Congress's double standards exposed by its own leaders The contradiction in Congress's position becomes even more apparent when one examines the statements made by its own leaders on electoral revision. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala had described SIR as useful in Kerala, referring to concerns about fake voting allegedly facilitated by the CPI(M). Congress MLA Matthew Kuzhalnadan also spoke about the removal of allegedly fake entries associated with the CPI(M), suggesting that the exercise could benefit electoral integrity. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the problems of duplicate registrations, deceased voters and multiple entries. He supported SIR provided it was conducted transparently and with the use of digital technology to improve electoral rolls. Similarly, Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot has maintained that people residing illegally in the country should be removed in accordance with the law. Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal, who has repeatedly questioned electoral rolls, had himself claimed in 2015 that Delhi had approximately 11 lakh duplicate voters. These statements establish an important point: the need to identify duplicate and ineligible entries is not a BJP-created argument. It has been acknowledged by leaders across the political spectrum. In Tamil Nadu and Kerala, leaders associated with Congress-allied political formations have also described electoral revision as important for strengthening the democratic process. Why, then, does Congress change its position when the exercise is conducted on a larger scale? The party cannot demand clean electoral rolls in states where it sees political advantage and oppose the same principle elsewhere. Electoral transparency cannot be selective. A duplicate entry does not become legitimate because it benefits a particular political party, and a deceased voter's name cannot be retained merely to avoid political controversy. This selective outrage reflects a deeper political problem within Congress: its inability to distinguish between institutional reform and political competition. From the Emergency to Kashmir's 1987 elections, Congress's democratic credentials remain under scrutiny Congress's repeated attacks on the Election Commission must also be viewed against the party's own historical record. Its leadership frequently lectures the country on democratic values, but history contains several episodes that continue to raise uncomfortable questions about its commitment to democratic institutions. The 1975 Allahabad High Court judgment against then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi remains a defining moment in India's electoral history. The court invalidated her election over electoral malpractices. Instead of accepting the political consequences, the country witnessed the imposition of Emergency on June 25, 1975. During the Emergency, democratic freedoms were curtailed, opposition leaders were jailed, press freedom was restricted and constitutional institutions came under extraordinary pressure. The episode remains one of the darkest chapters in independent India's democratic journey. Congress cannot selectively invoke democratic principles while ignoring this legacy. Jammu and Kashmir has its own painful chapter. The 1987 Assembly election, conducted under the Congress-National Conference alliance, remains associated with serious allegations of electoral malpractice and large-scale rigging. The controversy damaged public confidence in democratic institutions and left a lasting impression on generations of Kashmiris. For a region that has experienced prolonged political uncertainty and conflict, electoral credibility is not an abstract issue. People must have faith that their votes matter and that political participation can bring genuine change. The 1987 controversy remains a reminder of what happens when electoral institutions lose public trust. Congress should therefore exercise caution before assuming the role of an unquestionable guardian of democratic values. The party's history also includes confrontations over electoral institutions. In 1993, Chief Election Commissioner T N Seshan challenged the appointment of two additional Election Commissioners and the provision for majority-based decisions. The Supreme Court upheld the three-member structure in 1995. In 2009, Chief Election Commissioner N Gopalaswami recommended the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla, alleging bias. The recommendation was not accepted by the then government, and Chawla subsequently became Chief Election Commissioner. These episodes demonstrate that institutional disagreements and questions of independence are not new to India's electoral history. However, they must be resolved through constitutional and legal processes, not through political campaigns designed to discredit institutions. A declining Congress cannot blame institutions for its political failures Congress's national electoral decline deserves serious introspection. Its vote share, which stood at approximately 45 per cent in the 1952 general election, fell to 21.4 per cent in 2024. This decline reflects changing voter preferences, organisational weaknesses, leadership challenges and the emergence of strong regional and national political alternatives. Instead of addressing these shortcomings, Congress appears increasingly dependent on allegations against institutions and political opponents. Since the BJP-led NDA government came to power in 2014, opposition parties have repeatedly questioned major policy decisions and institutional processes. Rafale, EVMs and now 'vote theft' have become recurring political themes. The opposition has every right to question the government and seek accountability. That is the essence of democracy. But there is a difference between constructive criticism and repeatedly creating suspicion around institutions without establishing wrongdoing. The Election Commission of India has, over the decades, overseen hundreds of Assembly elections and more than 20 general elections. It has evolved through successive reforms, from indelible ink and election observers to electronic voting machines and more comprehensive electoral-roll management. No institution should be above scrutiny, including the Election Commission. Transparency, accountability and institutional independence must remain non-negotiable. But criticism must be evidence-based, and genuine concerns must be addressed through established procedures. Strengthening electoral democracy must rise above party politics The BJP believes that electoral reforms must be continuous, transparent and free from political interference. A voter list containing the names of deceased persons, duplicate registrations and people who have permanently shifted cannot be considered a perfect electoral roll. At the same time, no eligible citizen should be deprived of voting rights because of administrative errors, migration, documentation difficulties or procedural shortcomings. Both objectives must go hand in hand. The Election Commission must ensure that every genuine voter gets an opportunity to establish eligibility, seek inclusion and challenge an incorrect deletion. Political parties must also participate constructively instead of turning every administrative exercise into a confrontation. The real measure of SIR will be the accuracy and inclusiveness of the final electoral rolls. The process must eliminate ineligible entries while protecting every eligible citizen's constitutional right to vote. Congress should stop treating every institutional reform as a political conspiracy. If it has evidence of wrongdoing, it must present it through appropriate legal and constitutional channels. Democracy is strengthened by accountability, not by manufactured suspicion. India's democracy belongs to its people, not to Congress, the BJP or any other political formation. Every genuine voter must have a place in the electoral roll, and every vote must carry equal value. The question Congress must answer is simple: if it believes in clean elections, why does it oppose a process whose stated objective is to make electoral rolls cleaner and more credible? Democracy cannot be held hostage to the political convenience of one party. Electoral reforms must serve the voter, not the vested interests of political organisations. Altaf Thakur, BJP J&K Spokesman
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to interact with the Indian contingent that participated in the Asian Para Games 2026 on Thursday. The meeting will be held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here at around 4:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering. The programme will be attended by the athletes, coaches, officials from the Paralympic Committee of India and the Indian Olympic Association, representatives of National Sports Federations, and officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. India registered its best-ever performance at the Asian Para Games held this year in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. A total of 97 Indian para-athletes won 114 medals, including 30 gold. India concluded their campaign with 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous best of 108 medals, including 27 gold, achieved at the 2023 edition in Hangzhou, China. The contingent also crossed the 100-medal mark for the second consecutive edition, underlining Indias growing presence in para-sports. Para-athletics proved to be India's biggest medal contributor, accounting for 65 medals, including 22 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze. Para-badminton followed with 16 medals, comprising three gold, five silver and eight bronze, while para-swimming athletes secured 11 medals, including three silver and eight bronze. India also made a strong impact in para-archery, winning six medals, including three gold, while shooting contributed five medals, with two gold, two silver and one bronze. The contingent further added seven bronze medals in para-table tennis, two silver in powerlifting and two medals in judo, comprising one silver and one bronze. Among the standout performers, javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal in the men's F42-F44/F61-F64 category and was part of a podium sweep, highlighting Indias strength in the discipline. Sprinter Simran Sharma delivered another memorable performance, winning gold in both the women's 100m and 200m T12 events. She also set Games records in both events, establishing herself as one of the leading performers of India's campaign. Shooting also emerged as an important contributor to the medal tally, with Mona Agarwal winning gold in the women's 50m rifle three positions SH1 event with record scores. India additionally secured two quotas in shooting for the 2028 Summer Paralympics. The campaign also featured achievements across age groups. Jehan Dorab Madan, aged 50, became India's oldest medallist at the Games after securing bronze in para-table tennis, adding another notable milestone to the country's record-breaking outing.
LG Sinha sets 6-month clock ticking for university reforms
Jammu, Nov 4:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday set a six-month deadline for Jammu and Kashmir universities to roll out the Design Your Degree (DYD) programme. Chairing a high-level meeting of Jammu Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC), at Lok Bhavan, LG Sinha, to drive academic reform, set a six-month deadline for universities in J&K to roll out the DYD programme. The council met under the leadership of LG Sinha to chart a forward-looking roadmap for higher education. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Minister for School Education Department, Higher Education Department, Jal Shakti Department, Shamim Firdous; Vice Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, Prof Dinesh Singh; Acting Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Shailendra Kumar; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Govind Jaiswal; Commissioner Secretary; Higher Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma; Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Umesh Rai; VC University of Kashmir, Prof Nilofer Khan; VC, IUST, Prof Shakil Ahmad Romshoo; VC SMVDU, Prof Pragati Kumar; VC SKUAST Kashmir, Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai; VC SKUAST Jammu, Prof B N Tripathi; VC Central University of Kashmir, Prof A Ravinder Nath; VC Central University of Jammu, Prof Sanjeev Jain; VC BGSBU, Prof Jawaid Iqbal; VC Cluster University Jammu, K S Chandrasekar; VC Cluster University Srinagar, Prof Mohammad Mobin; Director IIT Jammu, Prof Manoj Singh Gaur; Director IIM Jammu, Prof B S Sahay; Director NIT Srinagar, Prof Anurag Misra; Prof Kavi Arya from IIT Bombay; Director, Cluster Innovation Centre Delhi University, Shobha Bagai, and other members. Discussions focussed on advancing academic excellence, fostering a culture of research and innovation, and strategically aligning institutions to meet future challenges and leverage emerging opportunities. The key agendas included sharing of academic credit and resources and recasting UG and PG programmes in the light of DYD and National Education Policy 2020. The meeting further discussed the modalities to set up a Task Force for integrating AI (Machine Learning, Deep Learning) and Data Science into UG and PG programmes. Emphasising a spirit of collaboration, LG Sinha urged institutions to share academic credits, research laboratories, and resources. Transforming higher education in J&K into a comprehensive, holistic, and visionary system is a shared responsibility. The time has now come to translate Higher Education Council initiatives into tangible achievements, while ensuring that every student benefits from outcome-oriented asset utilisation, he said. Stressing the need for stronger intra-university collaboration, the LG said that successful implementation relies on deep-rooted institutional reform and a solid long-term strategy. He emphasised the integration of Artificial Intelligence and modern technology into learning programmes, stressing the need to pioneer frontier technologies. LG Sinha also highlighted that these programs must incorporate local languages and cultures. Prof Dinesh Singh, Vice Chairman, JKHEC called for policy directives to align undergraduate and postgraduate curricula with the DYD framework. Vice Chancellors and members of the Council shared their inputs for advancing the DYD programme and NEP 2020 interventions. The council also reviewed the progress of ongoing higher education initiatives, engineering kitchens and entrepreneurship programmes, and budgetary outlay and reform of the fund allocation mechanism.
Agniveers get two-year service extension
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Trump admits Iran war hurt Republicans in midterms, but insists he would do it again
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) From less delay to faster justice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on his official social media account, as the Union Cabinet, chaired by him, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the Centrally sponsored scheme for fast track special courts, including exclusive POCSO Courts, for a further period of five years from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2031. The scheme carries a total financial outlay of Rs 3,788.04 crore, of which the Central share of Rs 2,353.15 crore will be funded from the Nirbhaya Fund and the remaining Rs 1,434.89 crore will be the share of participating states and Union Territories (UTs). The extended scheme provides for the operationalisation of 850 fast track special courts across the country, up from the present 779 functional courts. Each court will have a dedicated Judicial Officer, a Special Public Prosecutor assigned exclusively to it, and six support staff to ensure focused and expeditious disposal of pending cases of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. Central assistance will continue to be provided to states and UTs to meet the operational expenditure of these courts in accordance with the approved funding pattern. The continuation of the scheme is expected to deliver faster trials and timely justice to victims of sexual offences, reduce the large backlog of rape and POCSO cases, and promote a child-friendly and victim-centric court environment through the establishment of Vulnerable Witness Deposition Centres and specially designed court spaces. By prioritising cases involving women and children, the scheme also aims to reduce inequalities in access to justice. Implementation will be overseen by the Department of Justice in coordination with state governments and UT administrations. Expansion of the courts to 850 will be based on the pendency of rape and POCSO cases in different districts. erformance will be monitored through the FTSC Dashboard, periodic progress reports and expenditure statements, along with regular consultations with High Courts and state governments. The primary beneficiaries remain women and children who are victims of sexual offences. Launched on October 2, 2019, in the wake of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 and the Supreme Court's directions, the scheme currently operates in 29 states and Union Territories. Since its inception, the 779 functional Fast Track Special Courts, including 399 exclusive POCSO Courts, have disposed of 4,02,457 cases. The fresh five-year extension is intended to further strengthen the judiciary's capacity to deliver time-bound justice in these sensitive matters.
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Samrat meets Nitish after Delhi visit, shares silt policy update
Speaker Johnson won't seek reelection as House Republican leader after party's midterm wipeout
US House Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping aside from Republican Party leadership after the party's defeat in the midterm elections, declining to seek support for the minority leader's post in the new Congress. His decision sets up a contest between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, while Democrats prepare to nominate Hakeem Jeffries as speaker.
Canva is cutting 1,271 jobs, affecting 22% of its global workforce, as part of its first major restructuring in 13 years. The company is offering departing employees at least six months' salary, free MacBooks, one year of LinkedIn Premium, healthcare coverage and career support.
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EC separates Form 6, SIR declaration in online enrolment process
New Delhi: The Election Commission has followed up on its Supreme Court affidavit and separated the new voter enrolment form and an accompanying declaration in its online version in states where the SIR exercise is underway. In September, it had already withdrawn the declaration from its digital platforms in states where the special intensive revision Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JD Vance, the Vice President, articulated that the tensions involving Iran were a major factor in the financial setbacks for Republicans. He observed that a segment of former Trump loyalists has shifted their allegiance to Democrats during the midterms, driven largely by economic anxieties, especially regarding the escalating cost of living.
JD Vance, the Vice President, articulated that the tensions involving Iran were a major factor in the financial setbacks for Republicans. He observed that a segment of former Trump loyalists has shifted their allegiance to Democrats during the midterms, driven largely by economic anxieties, especially regarding the escalating cost of living.
Trump Loses Congress: Why India May Get Some Breathing Space After US Midterm Defeat
Indian social media is celebrating Donald Trumps midterm setback with memes, political trolling and karma posts.With Democrats taking control of both the US House and Senate, Trump still remains President and retains major powers over trade, immigration and diplomacy. But the political environment around him has changed.Could the defeat limit Trumps pressure tactics against Indiaand give New Delhi some breathing space?Watch: https://youtu.be/imOIhL3DZRc
Delhi Fights Illegal Drug Trade With Inspections And Seizures
The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department conducted extensive inspections, detecting numerous violations and seizing illegal medicines worth Rs 13.29 lakh. These efforts are part of a zero-tolerance approach against spurious and counterfeit drugs, aiming to ensure quality and safety standards in the national capital.
Democrats won control of Congress in the 2026 midterms, putting Donald Trump on the defensive. Voters frustration over prices and the Iran war made it harder for Republicans to defend the administrations record.
