Daily Archives: September 15, 2022
Anti – Defection Law
In News Recently, eight of the 11 Congress MLAs in the Goa Assembly defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Anti-defection Law Origin: Aaya Ram Gaya Ram was a phrase that became popular in Indian politics after a Haryana MLA Gaya Lal changed his party thrice within the same day in 1967. The anti-defection law […]
Hate Speech During Elections
In News Recently, the Election Commission told the Supreme Court that it faces difficulties in dealing with the issue of “hate speech” during elections. More about the news Election Commission’s statement: Hate speech has not been defined under any existing law in India. In the absence of any specific law governing ‘hate speech’ and ‘rumour […]
Annabhau Sathe
In Context Recently, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnav unveiled a statue of Lok Shahir (balladeer) Annabhau Sathe at the All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow. Annabhau Sathe (1 August 1920 – 18 July 1969) About: Tukaram Bhaurao Sathe, popularly known as Anna Bhau Sathe was a social reformer, folk poet, and writer […]
Editorial Analysis
- Justice Varma Case: Revisiting NJAC
- R&D Budget Implementation Needs Attention
- Changing Rainfall Patterns Threaten Agriculture
- Need for Universal and Equitable Health Coverage
- Charting a Route for IORA Under India’s Chairship