electoral reforms
Renuka Chowdhury Rejects Comparisons Between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's Speaking Styles in Parliament
Dec 12, 2025 08:24 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury dismisses comparisons between Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's parliamentary speeches, describing them as "apples and oranges" with different styles addressing different subjects. The siblings' consecutive Lok Sabha appearances have sparked debate, with Priyanka's Vande Mataram speech and Rahul's electoral reform comments showcasing their distinct political approaches.
PM Modi Praises Amit Shah's Parliament Speech on Electoral Integrity: Countering Opposition Claims with "Concrete Facts"
Dec 11, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a comprehensive parliamentary address defending India's electoral system against opposition allegations, particularly Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims. Prime Minister Modi praised Shah's speech for presenting concrete facts that highlighted the robustness of democratic processes while exposing opposition falsehoods. Shah referenced historical electoral practices, defended the Special Summary Revision process, and countered specific allegations with Election Commission clarifications during the heated parliamentary debate.
Amit Shah Defends Electoral Reforms: "No Voting Rights for Infiltrators Despite Opposition Claims"
Dec 11, 2025 08:43 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly defended the government's electoral reform policies in Parliament, addressing opposition allegations about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Shah emphasized the constitutional mandate for voter verification, rejected claims of electoral manipulation, and firmly stated the Modi government will prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining voting rights while preserving India's democratic integrity.
Amit Shah Counters Congress on EVMs: Highlights Rajiv Gandhi's Role in Introducing Electronic Voting
Dec 10, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah responded to opposition claims by noting that Electronic Voting Machines were originally introduced by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, whose son now opposes them. During a Lok Sabha discussion, Shah pointed out that Congress won the first EVM election in 2004 but only raised concerns after BJP's 2014 victory. This comes amid Rahul Gandhi's accusations of BJP manipulating the Election Commission and his calls for comprehensive electoral reforms.
Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi's Fierce Clash Over Electoral Reforms in Lok Sabha Debate
Dec 10, 2025 09:10 pm CST
During a heated Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a fierce exchange. Shah accused the Gandhi-Nehru family of "vote theft" across generations, while Gandhi challenged Shah to debate his press conference allegations about voter list irregularities. The confrontation escalated when Shah refused to be dictated to regarding his speech order, eventually leading to an Opposition walkout after accusations about Electronic Voting Machines and illegal immigrants on voter lists.
Kangana Ranaut Apologizes to Brazilian Woman Mistakenly Linked to Congress Vote Theft Claims
Dec 10, 2025 06:08 pm CST
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has formally apologized to Brazilian woman Larissa Nery, whose photograph was incorrectly used in Congress's allegations of electoral fraud in Haryana. During a Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, Ranaut emphasized the violation of Nery's image rights, as the woman confirmed she had never visited India and had no connection to Indian elections. The incident stemmed from Rahul Gandhi's claims that a "Brazilian woman" appeared multiple times on Haryana's voter lists.
Akhilesh Yadav Teases Congress Over Electoral Bond Sources While Criticizing BJP's Electoral Practices
Dec 10, 2025 02:29 pm CST
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav created a light moment in Parliament while questioning Congress about their electoral bond funding sources. During his Lok Sabha address, Yadav criticized BJP for alleged administrative misuse in recent UP bypolls, highlighted funding disparities between national and regional parties, and supported electoral reforms including changes to Election Commissioner appointments and a return to ballot voting.
The Critical Flaws in SIR Implementation: Parliamentary Concerns Over Electoral Roll Revision Process
Dec 10, 2025 01:30 pm CST
An analysis of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process being implemented across select Indian states, highlighting concerns about its methodology, selective application, and human costs. While maintaining accurate electoral rolls is essential, the rushed implementation raises serious questions about electoral integrity, potential targeting of specific communities, and the accountability of constitutional bodies overseeing the process.
Trinamool MP Mimics PM Modi in Parliament While Criticizing Voter List Revision Process
Dec 09, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Kalyan Banerjee, Trinamool MP, mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a parliamentary discussion on electoral reforms, criticizing the government's claims about infiltrators in Bihar and questioning the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision process that he claims is designed to delete voters rather than authenticate them. Banerjee argued that removing voters from electoral rolls undermines democratic principles and criticized digital verification methods for determining family relationships.
Indian Parliament Schedules 10-Hour Debate on Electoral Reforms: Government and Opposition Face Off
Dec 09, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Lok Sabha has allocated 10 hours for a comprehensive debate on electoral reforms during the Winter Session of Parliament, with equal time given to ruling and opposition parties. Key issues include Election Commission's role, campaign spending transparency, EVMs, and the controversial "One Nation, One Election" proposal. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will open the debate while Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi will lead Congress's response in this significant democratic discussion.