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BreakingAl Jazeera English3h ago1 min read

Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?

The ongoing violence in Manipur raises concerns about community divisions and the government's effectiveness in restoring peace.

Renewed violence in Manipur follows a bomb blast killing two children
The state has been in civil conflict for three years
Deep divisions exist between the Hindu Meitei majority and Christian Kuki-Zo community

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll

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BreakingThe Guardian World9h ago1 min read

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll

The disenfranchisement of millions raises significant concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the potential impact on democracy in India.

9.1 million names removed from West Bengal electoral roll
2.7 million people challenged their removal
Government claims revision targets illegal immigrants

Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

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BreakingBBC NewsYesterday1 min read

Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

The use of fish in political campaigns highlights the intersection of culture and politics in West Bengal, influencing voter engagement.

Politicians in Kolkata are using fish as a campaign prop
Koustav Bagchi and Rakesh Singh are BJP candidates
Fish symbolizes cultural identity in Bengal

India fails to pass bill to boost women’s representation after delimitation row

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BreakingThe Guardian WorldApr 171 min read

India fails to pass bill to boost women’s representation after delimitation row

The failure to pass the bill highlights significant challenges in enhancing women's political representation in India amid ongoing political controversies.

India's government failed to pass a bill for women's representation
The bill was linked to a controversial delimitation process
This is the first constitutional amendment failure for Modi's BJP in 12 years

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Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?

Millions in India stripped of vote before critical state election, as government seeks to ‘purify’ electoral roll

Indian politicians are campaigning while holding fish. What is going on?

India fails to pass bill to boost women’s representation after delimitation row