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Proportional representation system need of the hour in India: Parakala Prabhakar

Political economist Parakala Prabhakar advocates proportional representation for India. He argues that FPTP system has weakened democracy, economy and secularism. He cites Farm Bills' passage and withdrawal without any meaningful debate as example. Binoy Viswam calls for electoral reforms and the right to recall non-performing MPs/MLAs.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

INDIA will unseat Modi government in 2024, says CPI national secretary Binoy Viswam

The 26 opposition parties will evolve an action plan to expose the ‘misrule’ of the NDA government, says the CPI leader, adding that a strong anti-incumbency wave is sweeping the nation.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Left Front announces candidates for Tripura Assembly byelections

In the last Assembly elections, Mr. Chanda had lost to Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik from Dhanpur, but the CPI(M) managed to retain the Boxanagar seat defeating the BJP candidate in a triangular contest.

The Hindu · Aug 13, 2023

Why did Kerala CM's daughter's financial dealings not get reflected in her husband's poll affidavit, asks Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The opposition Congress in Kerala on Wednesday dragged Public Works Minister P A Mohammed Riyas into the row over some financial transactions by his wife T Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, asking why he had not disclosed its details in his election affidavit if the dealings were…

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

Last day of Parliament Monsoon session: FM Sitharaman to move Central Goods and Service Tax Amendment Bill

The ongoing session of Parliament is set to conclude on Firday after three weeks of tumult, during which the Opposition and treasury benches faced-off on the issue of ethnic violence in Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Aug 11, 2023

Bilkis Bano case | Supreme Court questions role of PIL petitioners

The Bilkis Bano case PIL petitioners include Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, CPI(M) leader Subhashini Ali, independent journalist and filmmaker Revati Laul and former philosophy professor and activist Roop Rekh Varma.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Nuh violence well-planned to garner poll dividends: CPI(M) delegation

A CPI (M) delegation described the communal clashes in Nuh as "well orchestrated" to gain electoral dividends and sought a judicial probe under High Court supervision. The team interacted with the prominent persons of the society and appreciated the people of both communities for maintaining peace among themselves keeping with…

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

HC stays proceedings in money laundering case against Bineesh Kodiyeri

Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of former Kerala State secretary of CPI(M) Kodiyeri Balakrishnan, had petitioned the High Court of Karnataka to stay proceedings in a money laundering case against him. The Court granted the interim order and directed ED to file statement of objection. Further hearing adjourned.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023