When politics drowns out truth
An echo chamber is created when people repeatedly hear ideas that confirm what they already believe, while opposing information is dismissed or kept outside the conversation. In politics, this can…
Two Election Commissioners raised repeated objections during SIR; ECI says differences are normal
Two of the three Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, repeatedly raised objections over decisions concerning electoral-roll management during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to an investigation…
An Appreciation To The Church For Clean Election Movement – But Time For Extreme Steps | Vehüno Thongrü
We sincerely appreciate the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) and all the churches of Nagaland for their renewed commitment to the Clean Election Movement (CEM). For 50 years, since 1975,…
CCEM launches Clean Election campaign at Pfutsero
The Chakhesang Clean Election Movement (CCEM) formally launched its Clean Election campaign at Pioneers’ Complex, Mission Centre, T. Chikri, Pfutsero, on 8 September. The campaign was launched by Executive Secretary…
A cleaner voter list, a stronger democracy
The much-talked-about Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has officially begun in Nagaland from August 5, marking an important exercise to verify and update the state’s voter lists. The…
One Nation, One Election Necessary for India’s Growth: K Therie
My personal assessment and perception of One Nation, One Election is a necessity for the people of India. To be completely fair and transparent, it needs to be a one-day…
MT Explainer | Why Koridang elections are often violent and why change may require more than security
Koridang is one of Mokokchung district’s most politically significant constituencies, but over the years, elections here have often been marked not just by competition, but by tension, clashes, and at…
Reflections on Electoral Trends in Nagaland | Soyimyanger Aier
The recently held assembly elections ended with astonishing results. Regardless of which political party won, the voters of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala voted out their respective incumbent governments.…
NDA sweeps Assam with 102 seats, BJP secures third consecutive term
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance recorded a decisive victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 of the 126 seats to retain power for a third consecutive term.…
Vijay’s TVK rewrites Tamil Nadu politics in stunning debut
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to a historic debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, emerging as the single largest party with 107 seats in the 234-member…