political parties
281 Deaths Reported in Post-Hasina Bangladesh: Political Violence Continues According to Human Rights Group
Nov 02, 2025 08:46 pm CST
A human rights report by Odhikar reveals that 281 people have been killed in political violence in Bangladesh since Sheikh Hasina's fall in August 2024, with additional casualties from extrajudicial killings and mob justice. While human rights conditions have improved, law enforcement accountability remains problematic, and political extortion continues across major parties ahead of the 2026 elections.
ECI Issues Digital Time Vouchers for Free Political Broadcasts on Doordarshan Ahead of Bihar Assembly Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 02:29 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued digital time vouchers to political parties for free broadcasts on Doordarshan and All India Radio ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Each party receives 45 minutes of base time with additional allocations based on previous electoral performance. Broadcasts will be scheduled between candidate list publication and two days before polling, with strict adherence to ECI and Prasar Bharati guidelines required for all submissions.
AIADMK-TVK Alliance Speculation: Vijay's Party Distances Itself After EPS Claims
Oct 10, 2025 11:11 am CST
Following AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami's hints at a potential alliance with actor Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), the newly-formed party has distanced itself from the claim. While EPS described TVK flags at his rally as "the beginning of a new alliance," TVK sources denied any official connection, setting the stage for political realignment ahead of Tamil Nadu's 2025 assembly elections.
Election Commission Warns Against AI Deepfakes in Bihar Elections: What Voters and Political Parties Need to Know
Oct 09, 2025 03:05 pm CST
The Election Commission of India has issued an important warning to political parties regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. The directive specifically targets the creation of deepfakes and manipulated media, requiring all AI-generated or synthetic campaign content to be clearly labeled. This measure aims to protect electoral integrity and prevent voter manipulation as Bihar prepares for its two-phase elections on November 6 and 11.
Bihar Assembly Elections: Political Parties Request Post-Chhath Polling Schedule as ECI Reviews Preparations
Oct 04, 2025 09:45 pm CST
The Election Commission of India conducted a two-day visit to Bihar to review preparations for upcoming Assembly elections, where political parties unanimously requested polling be scheduled after Chhath festival. With 7.42 crore eligible voters registered, the ECI engaged with major national and regional parties who expressed confidence in electoral integrity while welcoming recent Commission initiatives to ensure transparent and efficient voting processes.
"No One Above Law": Court Orders Making Rules For Rallies By Political Parties
Sep 19, 2025 12:18 am CST
The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to frame uniform guidelines applicable to all political parties for granting permission to hold rallies and public meetings.