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Political parties in Bihar held hectic parleys and reviewed preparations ahead of the counting of votes that will decide Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s bid for a fifth term. The Election Commission has set up tight security and monitoring mechanisms statewide

Over 47 per cent of voters cast their ballots till 1 pm in the second phase of the Bihar Assembly elections — nearly five per cent higher than the first phase — with districts like Gaya, Jamui, and Kishanganj witnessing heavy turnout

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has termed the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as “votebandi”, alleging it was being conducted forcibly ahead of elections. She urged the Election Commission to stop the exercise and criticised GST as a “blunder

Andhra Pradesh Congress chief Y S Sharmila said Rahul Gandhi has “detonated a high-voltage hydrogen bomb” exposing fake votes in Haryana polls, alleging that 25 lakh names were added to favour BJP. She accused the EC of acting under BJP’s influence

As the Election Commission begins the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in West Bengal, transgender voters express fears of exclusion due to mismatched identity documents and the non-recognition of the government’s transgender identity card in the verification process

At the UN, India slammed Pakistan for lacking democratic values and violating human rights in occupied Kashmir. India’s envoy P. Harish said democracy and constitutional principles are alien to Pakistan, urging it to withdraw from illegally occupied territories and end repression.

Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra hailed the High Court’s approval for the RSS centenary march in Chittapur as a “victory for democracy.” He said the Congress government’s attempt to restrict the event was undemocratic and violated constitutional principles

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to rectify typographical and other errors in the final Bihar electoral roll prepared after a special revision. It also sought transparency on voter deletions and will hear the issue again on November 4

Former IAS officer Kannan Gopinathan, who resigned in 2019 protesting the curbs on free expression in Jammu and Kashmir, joined the Congress on Monday, saying only the party can steer India in the right direction amid rising attacks on democratic voices

As Nobel laureate Toni Morrison said: We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal

BJP and NDA leaders have criticized Rahul Gandhi for portraying Gen Z as defenders of democracy and accusers of vote theft. They claim his remarks could incite youth unrest, highlighting contrasting governance under PM Modi and past Congress leadership

It’s not just the corruption of individuals, but the corrosion of institutions that frightens Indians abroad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao sharply came down heavily on the Election Commission of India for its perceived bias toward the NDA government and failure to uphold democratic principles. Responding to recent press remarks by the Chief Election Commissioner, Rama Rao called for a comprehensive revision, not just of electoral rolls but of the ECI itself.

John Milton’s ‘Areopagitica’, published 380 years ago, was one of the first defences of free speech and quest for truth — its arguments remain valid even today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that those involved will face consequences for what he termed "treason" against India

Democracy is not without flaws, but it offers the strongest mechanisms for minorities to protect their rights, seek justice, and ensure their voices are heard

In this age of hyperrealism, we must defend truth not only with facts, but also with institutions, vigilance, and above all, imagination, the imagination to picture a democracy where authenticity still matters

Judiciary must remain the guardian of the Constitution — not its editor

The teachers condemned the recent GO MS 21 that enables universities to recruit new teachers.