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Experts question EC demand that Rahul Gandhi file statement under oath

The Election Commission of India’s (ECI) response to allegations of voter manipulation has been consistent – denial and seeking statements under oath from those raising the allegations. Days after asking Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to prove the charges through a declaration under oath, the ECI has…

Newslaundry · Aug 13, 2025

Panneerselvam’s move to contest in Ramanathapuram may not lead to disqualification, say former officials

O. Panneerselvam's decision to contest independently in Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency challenges anti-defection law provisions.

The Hindu · Mar 22, 2024

Tamil Nadu government plans to ‘re-enact’ Bills as Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent

TN Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent to Bills passed by Assembly; CM likely to move resolution in House to explain govt's reasoning; only option for State Govt is to challenge action in SC; SC has defined 'withholding assent' as 'Bill falling through'.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Opposition leaders protest Pushkar Singh Dhami’s Uniform Civil Code plan

NEW DELHI: Pushkar Singh Dhami, who was sworn in as Uttarakhand chief minister for the second consecutive term on Wednesday, may have the backing of BJP leaders over his announcement to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) but opposition leaders have protested the move.

The Times of India · Mar 23, 2022