northeastern states
North East Indigenous Leaders Unite: Conrad Sangma and Pradyot Manikya Spearhead Regional Coalition for Greater Political Influence
Nov 28, 2025 02:08 am CST
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Manikya have launched a significant initiative to unite North East regional parties under the "One North East Unity" platform. The movement aims to amplify indigenous voices, protect land rights, implement Inner Line Permits in non-ILP states, and achieve greater political bargaining power. Leaders from multiple northeastern states have committed to forming a unified political entity to address shared regional concerns and ensure indigenous communities' interests receive proper national attention.
One North East Alliance: Unifying Indigenous Voices Across Northeast India
Nov 22, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma reveals significant progress in the One North East political alliance, aimed at creating a unified platform for indigenous communities across northeastern states while preserving individual party identities. The initiative seeks to strengthen regional representation at the national level, with support from leaders across six northeastern states.
The Legal Complexity of Aadhaar Cards as Voter ID: Implications for Citizenship and Electoral Rights in India
Oct 06, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This article examines the Supreme Court's controversial directive allowing Aadhaar cards for voter identification in Bihar, despite the Election Commission's objections. It explores the distinction between identity verification and citizenship determination, analyzing the legal frameworks governing voting rights in India. The piece highlights significant concerns about illegal migration in northeastern states and border areas, where Aadhaar cardholders sometimes exceed population estimates, raising critical questions about national security, citizenship verification, and the integrity of India's electoral process.
Assam, Meghalaya Taxi Standoff Leaves Several Tourists Stranded
Sep 18, 2025 05:35 pm CST
Several tourists were left stranded at the Assam and Meghalaya border near Guwahati after taxi operators in Assam banned the entry of vehicles into the state from Meghalaya.