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NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule vows Electoral Reform Bill to curb horse-trading in elections

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Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP SP) leader Supriya Sule on Saturday announced that she would introduce a private member’s bill in Parliament aimed at bringing greater transparency to elections where allegations of horse-trading frequently emerge, reported the PTI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

The Opposition’s Strategic Failures and India’s Democratic Crisis

The Opposition’s Strategic Failures and India’s Democratic Crisis

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5 min readMay 20, 2026 01:25 PM IST First published on: May 20, 2026 at 01:25 PM IST For nearly 12 years, the BJP has been the dominant political force in India. Despite repeated allegations by opposition parties regarding the misuse of institutions, unfair electoral practices, and abuse of state machinery, the BJP continues to expand its political influence. It does not hesitate to use every available political tool, including influencing investigative agencies and benefiting from a favourable Election Commission. Why, then, have opposition parties failed to develop a united and long-term strategy to confront such a challenge? They often fail to undertake serious introspection, strategic planning, or coordinated political action. One of the most significant political developments in recent years was the passage of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The Lok Sabha passed the Bill on December 21, 2023, amid a walkout by opposition parties, and the Rajya Sabha passed it the following day. The opposition failed to mount any effective …

SIR of voter rolls is constitutionally valid: Arjun Ram Meghwal

SIR of voter rolls is constitutionally valid: Arjun Ram Meghwal

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Published on: Dec 16, 2025 07:56 am IST Meghwal said the provisions to revise electoral rolls were based on the framework created by Dr BR Ambedkar. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said the special intensive revision (SIR) of voter rolls is constitutionally valid, amid strong objections from the Opposition during a debate in the Rajya Sabha on electoral reforms. New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Union MoS (I/C) Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks in Rajya Sabha during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab) (Sansad TV) Meghwal said the provisions to revise electoral rolls were based on the framework created by Dr BR Ambedkar, the framer of the Constitution, and noted that SIR was undertaken several times before in various states. Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala attacked the government, questioning electoral processes and the neutrality of the Election Commission of India (ECI). “The Election Commission is the soul of democracy. If it’s not transparent, democracy cannot survive,” Surjewala said, adding, “What is the problem with having …

PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes: Kangana in LS

PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes: Kangana in LS

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Published on: Dec 11, 2025 06:36 am IST BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised PM Modi’s connection with voters, advocated for One Nation One Election to reduce election costs, and criticized opposition protests. New Delhi PM Modi hacks hearts, not votes: Kangana in LS Bharatiya Janata Party MP Kangana Ranaut on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does not need to manipulate voting machines as “has hacked the hearts of the people”. Participating in a discussion on electoral reforms in the Lok Sabha, Ranaut strongly endorsed the implementation of the One Nation One Election (ONOE), arguing that simultaneous elections would reduce “voting fatigue” and the strain on national resources. “We divert massive resources to elections every other month,” Ranaut said, claiming that the frequency of polls imposes “a severe loss on the country,” she said. The parliamentarian from Mandi also slammed the opposition for creating persistent ruckus in the House, referring to the Opposition’s protests over the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. “They created a ruckus every day over SIR. We were terrified …

‘Nahin sudhrenge’: Bihar BJP MP’s Sholay jab at Rahul Gandhi, ‘first vote chori in 1947′, goes back to Patel-Nehru

‘Nahin sudhrenge’: Bihar BJP MP’s Sholay jab at Rahul Gandhi, ‘first vote chori in 1947′, goes back to Patel-Nehru

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With a movie dialogue, plus a list of thank-yous and suggestions, Bihar BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal focused squarely on Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in his speech in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal speaking in the Lok Sabha during a debate on electoral reforms on Tuesday, December 9. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was not present in the House but remained the centre of Jaiswal’s arguments.(Photos: Sansad TV/ANI) During the debate on electoral reforms, Jaiswal thanked Rahul Gandhi, who was not present at the time, for raising the issue of “vote chori (theft)” in Bihar. He said this actually helped the ruling BJP-led NDA in winning the election. Follow: Live updates from the Parliament winter session 2025 He suggested that Rahul Gandhi missed a trick by not focusing on the performance of Nitish Kumar’s JDU-BJP (NDA) regime. “There could have been many things to point out in a 20-year tenure,” Jaiswal acknowledged, “But he kept saying ‘SIR’, ‘SIR’, ‘vote chori’… which confused the people of Bihar. They wondered whose …

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates, Day 7: Lok Sabha Set For Heated SIR Debate; Rajya Sabha To Take Up Vande Mataram

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates, Day 7: Lok Sabha Set For Heated SIR Debate; Rajya Sabha To Take Up Vande Mataram

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Winter Session of Parliament Debate News Live Updates, Day 7: Day 7 of Parliament’s Winter Session opens with a long-awaited debate that has dominated political discussions for days. The Lok Sabha will finally take up a full-scale discussion on electoral reforms, with a special focus on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of India’s voter rolls. After repeated demands and rounds of negotiation, the government and the Opposition reached an agreement last week to bring the subject to the House. What to expect? Since the Session began on 1 December, Opposition parties have been pushing for a dedicated debate on the SIR. Their protests have taken place both inside and outside Parliament, with senior leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi holding posters and banners reading “Stop SIR – Stop Vote Chori”.  They argue that the SIR, presented as a clean-up of bogus or outdated entries, has been misused, especially during its rollout in Bihar, to target marginalised communities that traditionally support Opposition parties. The government has denied these allegations, insisting that the …

SIR Debate In Parliament Today: What To Expect As The House Takes Up Electoral Reforms | India News

SIR Debate In Parliament Today: What To Expect As The House Takes Up Electoral Reforms | India News

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Last Updated:December 09, 2025, 06:30 IST Rahul Gandhi will lead the Opposition’s intervention in the Lok Sabha as Parliament takes up the SIR debate today. Parliament Winter Session Day 7: Rahul Gandhi is expected to raise the issue of “vote theft” and the accountability of the Election Commission of India. As Parliament enters a crucial stretch of its Winter Session, the Lok Sabha is set to take up a debate the Opposition has been demanding for days: a full-scale discussion on electoral reforms, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of India’s voter rolls. After several rounds of negotiations, the government and the Opposition reached a consensus last week to bring the subject to the floor. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will lead the Opposition’s intervention today, while Union Law Minister Arjun Meghwal is scheduled to reply on Wednesday. SIR Debate Reaches Parliament Since the Winter Session began on 1 December, Opposition parties have been demanding a dedicated debate on electoral reforms and the SIR. Over the first two days of …

Ahead of Parliament winter session, senior Congress leaders meet at Sonia Gandhi’s residence

Ahead of Parliament winter session, senior Congress leaders meet at Sonia Gandhi’s residence

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Top Congress leaders on Sunday evening met at the residence of Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and held discussions on the party’s strategy for the Winter session of Parliament starting Monday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were present in the meeting.(File/AICC) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi were present in the meeting. At the meeting, the leaders decided to raise the demand for a discussion on the electoral reforms which would include Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Congress deputy leader in Rajya Sabha Pramod Tiwari said opposition leaders would meet at the office of Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, at 10 am on Monday to chalk out their joint strategy in Parliament. He said an all-party meeting was held and then a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the Rajya Sabha was also held. After considering the views of the entire Opposition, the parliamentary affairs minister has indicated that a discussion on electoral reforms can …

Opposition looks to corner government on SIR as Parliament starts today

Opposition looks to corner government on SIR as Parliament starts today

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The Opposition’s insistence on having a debate on the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls might lead to a turbulent winter session of Parliament that commences on Monday and will conclude on December 19. The government, which has listed 10 new bills for introduction during the upcoming session, has decided to hold a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, India’s national song. Union ministers JP Nadda, Rajnath Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Kiren Rijiju and other MPs arrive for an all-party meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI) In the three meetings held on Sunday—an all-party meet chaired by defence minister Rajnath Singh and the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meetings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha — debate on the SIR was the central theme of the Opposition’s demands. While Samajwadi Party lawmaker Ramgopal Yadav warned that House will not be allowed to function without a debate on SIR, other Opposition leaders told the government that it would be the latter’s responsibility if the House does not run, people aware of the …