political representation
The Shifting Landscape of Muslim Politics in West Bengal: Humayun Kabir's Challenge to Trinamool Dominance
Dec 11, 2025 04:37 pm CST
This in-depth analysis examines how suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's plans to build a Babri Masjid-styled mosque and form a new political party could reshape Muslim politics in West Bengal. With Muslims constituting 27% of Bengal's population and traditionally supporting Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, Kabir's challenge threatens to fragment this crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. The article explores historical voting patterns, regional Muslim identity dynamics, and the potential electoral implications of this political realignment, comparing it to AIMIM's similar strategy in Bihar's Seemanchal region.
Naga Tribes Alert PM Modi About Illegal Migrants Claiming Ancestral Lands in Manipur
Dec 05, 2025 12:09 am CST
Four Naga tribes in Manipur have jointly appealed to Prime Minister Modi regarding illegal migration threatening their ancestral lands and cultural identity. The Joint Tribes Council claims unauthorized settlements linked to deforestation and opium cultivation are encroaching on indigenous territories, with militant groups now demanding separate administration in traditionally Naga areas.
Demographic Shift in Bihar Assembly: Aging Members Increase as 40% Lack College Education
Nov 18, 2025 12:37 am CST
The newly elected Bihar Legislative Assembly shows notable demographic trends with women's representation slightly increasing to 12%, while 40% of members lack college degrees. The assembly is also aging, with 46% of MLAs now over 55 years old, according to a comprehensive analysis by PRS Legislative Research following the NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in the 243-member house.
Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front Seeks to Join 'One North East' Alliance for Unified Regional Representation
Nov 17, 2025 01:14 am CST
The Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF) from West Bengal's Darjeeling district has expressed interest in joining the 'One North East' platform, a unified regional political coalition. IGJF President Ajoy Edwards recently met with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and other leaders in Shillong to discuss collaboration. The alliance aims to address shared concerns of hill and tribal communities across North East India and North Bengal, focusing on constitutional rights, land protection, and equitable representation for historically marginalized regions.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Women's Reservation Law Implementation Timeline
Nov 10, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response regarding the implementation of the women's reservation law that mandates one-third representation for women in legislative bodies. Justice Nagarathna, the only female Supreme Court judge, highlighted that women constitute 48% of the population yet remain India's largest minority in terms of political representation. The Constitution Amendment requires census and delimitation before implementation, with the reservation set to remain in force for 15 years once enacted.
Palestinian Boy in Gaza Celebrates Zohran Mamdani's Historic New York Mayoral Win
Nov 08, 2025 03:55 pm CST
A young Palestinian boy in Gaza pays tribute to Zohran Mamdani, New York's first South Asian mayor, in a heartwarming video that symbolizes hope and representation. Mamdani's historic victory resonates globally, especially among Palestinian communities, as his campaign openly supported Palestinian rights and addressed the Gaza conflict.
Zohran Mamdani Makes History: NYC's First South Asian Mayor Goes Viral with Rajnigandha Moment
Nov 07, 2025 12:55 am CST
New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim and South Asian to hold the office, has gone viral after being filmed enjoying Rajnigandha mouth freshener during a street conversation in Brooklyn. At 34, Mamdani has made history as NYC's youngest mayor in a century, representing a significant shift in South Asian political representation in America while embracing his cultural identity unapologetically.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.
Bihar's Electoral Landscape: How Caste-Based Ticket Distribution Reveals NDA and Mahagathbandhan's Political Strategies
Oct 23, 2025 02:11 am CST
An analysis of Bihar's 2025 elections examining how the NDA and Mahagathbandhan coalitions distribute tickets across various caste groups, revealing significant disparities between demographic reality and political representation. The article explores how upper castes receive disproportionate representation in the NDA while the Mahagathbandhan offers more balanced representation to OBCs, EBCs, and minorities, reflecting deeper strategic and ideological differences between the competing political alliances.
The Rising Political Influence of Mukesh Sahani in Bihar's Caste-Driven Electoral Landscape
Oct 16, 2025 07:09 pm CST
Explore Mukesh Sahani's pivotal role in Bihar's political landscape as the Vikassheel Insaan Party leader represents the influential Mallah, Sahani, and Nishad communities. Despite never winning an election himself, Sahani's strategic positioning has made him a key player ahead of Bihar elections, with his demands for greater representation highlighting the growing political consciousness of traditionally marginalized fishing communities that constitute 9% of Bihar's electorate.