BJP: Communal Divisive Propaganda Yet Again
For majoritarian Nationalism communal, divisive propaganda has been a major plank for increasing their hold in the electoral arena through promoting Hate. The module of Hindu nationalist politics has been…
For majoritarian Nationalism communal, divisive propaganda has been a major plank for increasing their hold in the electoral arena through promoting Hate. The module of Hindu nationalist politics has been…
Modi’s charisma is a myth, and BJP banks on corrupt political families to make a dent in the South Modi embraces Yeddyurappa, former CM of Karnataka, who was earlier expelled…
This is concerning the SC decision reported by Prashant Bhushan jee on X: Prashant Bhushan@pbhushan1 Since EVMs & VVPATS have programmable chips in which a malicious program can be loaded…
In this three part series, we take a look at the economic situation in the country, in early 2024, in the context of the claims being made by the Modi…
For a very long time, I was absolutely certain that India could never be ruled by a Hitler. My argument was that there are already too many Hitlers in the…
In the current era of excessive social-media consumption, the so-called content-creator and influencer is king - or queen. Increasingly, we seem to have offloaded our abilities of social, political and…
The Supreme Court in in its order on 23rd April 2024 has taken the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to task for its alleged unethical conduct over recommending overpriced drugs and…
In helping Adani make huge profits through the Dharavi slum redevelopment project in Mumbai the authorities are harming public transport and also shooting themselves in the foot. In a…
The search for the real culprits behind the Partition of India in 1947 seems to be an endless exercise. It is despite the fact that there is no dearth of…
Respected Sir, The data of citizens who cast their votes in Phase 1 and phase 2 of the 2024 General Elections must have surprised you. Millions upon millions of voters…
Gone are the days when India used to inspire the world, especially the global south, as a moral leader. Gone are also the days when Indian leaders such as Gandhi…
There are several exercises in extremes playing out in India right now. Nearly a billion people are voting in elections that will last into early June, braving record-high temperatures to cast ballots. Against this…
Massive Corruption– Unimaginable organized Criminal Mafia What they promised: What happened next: What are the reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is an independent civil society platform and campaign.It is not affiliated…
Mainstream Political Party Manifestoes fall short of addressing severe agrarian crisis and livelihood concerns of small, marginal farmers, fishers and agri workers! 26th April 2024: As the country is in…
On 7th April 2024, the Indian state conducted yet another aerial bombing in Bastar region, an act which has occurred for the fifth time in the area since 2021. In…
The Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar) released its 32-paged Lok Sabha Election Manifesto on 25th April 2024. The party highlighted welfare measures for the LGBTQIA community. The amazing thing is…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I refer to the Commission's notice vide 437/INST/ECI/FUNCT/MCC/2024…
Corporate Loot of India - Adani - The mask of Modi What they promised: What has actually happened: What are the reasons behind this bizarre growth of a few: Eddelu…
The latest speech of our prime minister that he gave at the election rally in Rajasthan was not only factually wrong but also immoral, indecent, and hate-mongering against all Muslim…
Respected Sir, 1)Have you thought about the infamous election speech delivered by the Prime Minister of India in Banswara, Rajasthan on Sunday, 21 April 2024? 2)Are you outraged over the…
In the digital age, misinformation has become a pervasive issue, especially during critical events like elections. As we witness the commencement of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, one cannot ignore…
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka Sinking Wages - Labouring classes toil under modern forms of slavery. What they Promised: What has actually happened: Reasons for this: Eddelu Karnataka is…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I enclose a copy of an RTI application I have posted to you with a copy of the required…
Election in the first phase in Assam has generated fresh enthusiasm and hope among democratic and progressive circles.Gaurab Gogoi,Congress candidate in Jorhat constituency, where the local Congress chief had recently…
The Unity Centre Of Communist Revolutionaries Of India (Marxist-Leninist) (UCCRI-ML), founded by Comrades DV Rao and Tarimela Nagi Reddy, is fielding candidates in the ensuing general elections to the 18th…
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka Extreme Unemployment Crisis - Shattered dreams of the youth. What they promised: What really is happening: Reasons for this: About Eddelu Karnataka is…
Mr. Narendra Damodardas Modi, serving as the 14th Prime Minister of India, has successfully completed two terms in office and is now seeking re-election for a third term in the…
by Maya John and Mudita Singh Kushwaha [This is the first part of a two-part series on the critical engagement with the 2024 general elections in India] India is in…
SKM Demands Prosecution of the PM for Hate Speech, Impose Ban for six years from contesting election. The Provocative Speech Aimed at Contaminate Social Sphere, Cause Bloodshed among Communities. Seizure…
*Complaint filed with CEO Rajasthan, demanding action against the Banswara hate speech of Shri Narendra Modi, star BJP campaigner* *Individual Complaint filed for registering an FIR with Jaipur Police Commissioner…
A complaint by civil society organisations and concerned citizens was submitted to the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka today to demand immediate and strict action against PM Narendra Modi for his…
by Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar & Dr E A S Sarma Appeal for Rashtrapati Ji's urgent intervention to ensure that the Election Commission acts independently, apolitically and takes action against…
Both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party have released their 2024 parliament election manifestos. For the first time their approach to welfarism and democracy is expressed very clearly. The Congress manifesto…
It is not the responsibility of a ruler or a politician to smell what is cooking in other people's kitchens and slander them. Our Prime Minister's character has proved to…
To The Election Commission of India Sub: Requesting action against Shri Narendra Modi, a star campaigner of the Bhartiya Janata Party for his acts of violation of the Model Code…
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka, Translation: Naveen Prasad Alex Deception 2: Farmers' crisis- Farmers are sacrificed to protect corporate interests. Their promise: We will ensure that farmers get…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri A C Pandey Election Commissioner Election Commission of India (ECI) Shri Arun Goel Election Commissioner Election Commission of India…
Hon'ble CEC & ECs of ECI, *Subject* : Violation of (a) the Model Code of Conduct, (b) Sections 123(3) and (3A), 125 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951,…
The BJP governments’ aggressive push for privatisation, corporatisation, automation etc – what they call ‘economic reforms’ – is rapidly undoing the meagre gains made by backward communities in recent decades.…
To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I refer to Prof Jagdeep S. Chhokar's letter addressed to you on a serious instane of violation of the MCC by…
It was the day after the shock results in the Indian general elections. The unimaginable had happened. The seemingly invincible government of Narendra Modi had been routed thoroughly – down…
Modi hates and targets Nehru and his dynasty, but emulates them by continuing in Commonwealth: Modi with British Queen Elizabeth II, its figurehead, during Commonwealth Summit, London, in April 2018.…
In a recent monologue morphed as an interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke for more than an hour with Smita Prakash, a friendly journalist that made no attempt to hide…
From a pamphlet published by Eddelu Karnataka, Translation: Naveen Prasad Alex Deception1: Price hike – Govt's daily loot What BJP Offered? If BJP comes to power they will bring back…
The 2024 election is not just another usual election for us. It may change the very nature of our polity, the course of our politics, and the futures of 140…
Cowed down by BJP campaigners, has the ECI breached the Article 324 mandate? To Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear…
Given the declining quality of life and political decay in the country, the forum has come to a conclusion. This means that the BJP, which is deceiving this country and…
(1) There is contraction of meaning in the phrase capitalist consumerism. The correct expression for the view of life (Jivan-drishti) underlying the modern industrial capitalist civilization would be the phrase…
Ranchi, 20 April: Real wages have barely risen in India since 2014-15, despite rapid GDP growth. The country’s social security system has also stagnated in this period. The lives of informal…
Shri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Dear Shri Rajiv Kumar, I am sure the Election Commission is fully aware of the following report Delhi BJP to hold mega gathering of…
Bahutva Karnataka (BK), a platform of organizations committed to justice, harmony and the promotion of constitutional values, is releasing a series of ‘Guarantee Check’ reports juxtaposing the Central Government’s official claims…
"There is a great need of someone with sufficient courage to tell Indians - beware of Parliamentary Democracy, it is not the best product, as it appeared to be". “Parliamentary Democracy is…in…
All India Peoples Front (AIPF) believes that defeating BJP and its allies in this Lok Sabha election should be the first political agenda of the people. The reason is…
A death due to sunstroke and a snake bite were reported this week in Telangana Introduction: The country continues to witness horrible incidents happening to MGNREGA workers. MNREGA is a…
ToShri Rajiv Kumar Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu Election Commissioner Dear Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, S/Shri Gyanesh Kumar/ Rajiv Kumar, I refer to my letters addressed to…
Last week (4th April 2024) Indian National Congress released its manifesto, called Nyay Patra (Promise for Justice), for 2024 General Elections. It prominently talked of Caste census, raising the cap of…
With the elections process already on, health is serious issue to be taken up by the political parties. Health has been an issue of serious concern to the people because…
The foundations of the idea of Indian democracy which came into existence as the Republic of India on January 26, 1950, after a long fought battle of freedom, were quite…
by P.S. Sahni & Shobha Aggarwal Not surprising though, but cannot be left uncommented upon. Nazi Germany exterminated gays and lesbians. Modi’s BJP is making gays, lesbians and bisexuals invisible,…
The Shekhavati region in Rajasthan is called 'Jatland' in informal discussion. A characteristic feature of this area which comprises of Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu and Nagore is that it sends largest…
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