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How Can the Opposition Politically Capitalise on the Current Protests?

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There are massive protests happening in Delhi-NCR over the demand for the resignation of the  Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar due to the discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Amid all this, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has de-notified Jantar Mantar as a designated venue for protests and demonstrations, following recommendations from a committee set up to examine alternative locations.  According to the decision, three new venues have been designated for holding protests and demonstrations: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. These protests are happening on an issue which was seldom in the public domain just three months back. Today, we are witnessing a strong gathering of opposition amidst the ongoing political climate for 12 years that was dominated by the BJP. Today, the opposition is setting the agenda, and the BJP is just reacting to it. The Protests against the CEC and ECI have put a big chance in favour of op...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Kerala Elections 2026

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Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is important to discuss what has happened during the tenure of LDF 2.0, the developments, as well as the controversies. This is perhaps the most important article in this series. We are here to discuss some real issues affecting you and how you can vote in this election.  Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government is taking on a new challenge of seeking a third term. Starting from its stellar victory last time, LDF 2.0 had a massive challenge of uplifting the state from the various waves of COVID-19. Throughout the tenure, the government remained in the limelight, marred by controversies. We will also cover various issues and how the opposition also raised them in keeping the govt. in check. The LDF government now plans to make development its main plank for the elections. For that, it needs to highlight various projects that it has completed, and we will discuss them in brief as well. LDF always comes to the forefront by issuing a pr...
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Understanding Kerala Elections 2026- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Kerala Elections 2026 are now at the doorstep. It is imminent to discuss the elections-LDF 2.0, the opposition UDF, BJP, and NDA- debates on the developments, as well as the controversies. The last elections were a game-changer in Kerala politics when the ruling LDF came back to power with even a bigger mandate in 2021.  The last five years were marked by political developments, controversies, and much more. Now we have three strong alliances, UDF, LDF, and NDA, with more parties than ever before. Most polls show a very tight race, a neck-and-neck fight, making social coalitions, candidates, and other issues that make or break this election. In order to understand this election, we need a strong foundation, which makes the current podcast episode more relevant than ever.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing up in...
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News Capsule for the Month of March 2026

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The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Chilavanoor bund road bridge to be opened by May.  Wayanad landslide survivors get new homes as Kerala CM inaugurates township.  Veteran Congress leader KP Unnikrishnan passes away at 90 in Kozhikode.  Construction of the septage treatment plant commences at Brahmapuram.  Free bus rides, ₹1,000 student aid: Rahul Gandhi announces five UDF guarantees for Kerala.  Five held for smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan; DTO among the accused.  CM apologises to Mamooty over Wayanad issue.  PM launched the NDA campaign in Kochi and attended multiple events.  Kochi corporation facility to house 1,000 stray dogs coming up in Brahmapuram.  Environmentalists move HC to cancel clearance for Kozhikode–Wayanad twin tunnel.  Kerala...
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