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Friday, March 29, 2024
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Topic: Voting

Vote in the Lok Sabha elections, but know it’s just a symbolic gesture. Voice matters more

To have a real impact in the current system, you are better off holding the government to account through means that fall under the umbrella of free speech in a democracy.

4 billion people from 40+ countries eligible to vote in 2024. Is this democracy’s biggest test?

National elections will be held in the United States, India, Indonesia, Russia, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Taiwan, Mexico, and South Africa, to name just a few.

Polling under way in Taiwan’s critical elections, China watches closely

Ruling DPD, which champions Taiwan’s separate identity and rejects China’s territorial claims, is seeking 3rd term with its candidate, current Vice President Lai Ching-te.

Pakistan beats India 38-18 at UNESCO vote, ‘Global South’ countries may have sided with it

Islamabad's candidate secured the post of vice-chairperson of the UNESCO executive board. India’s defeat contravenes decades of its diplomatic policy approach to such elections.

Polling begins for 119 assembly seats in Telangana

Polling would be held till 5 PM in 106 constituencies, while it would conclude at 4 PM in 13 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected seats.

What countries are doing to get more women into positions of power – India to New Zealand

New Zealand was the first country where women gained the right to vote in 1893. Its parliament is now 5th highest in the world for women’s representation, at 48.3%.

Ahead of 2024, Sachin Tendulkar is poll body’s ‘national icon’ to boost voter participation

The purpose of appointing a national icon, according to the ECI, is to minimise the gap between citizens and the election process.

Is 18 old enough to vote but too young to contest polls? Election Commission thinks so

In parliamentary panel meeting, EC says age of voting & contesting polls can’t be same. Cites SC rejecting several petitions on reducing age for contesting elections to 18.

Should children be allowed to vote? Why arguments against it don’t hold much ground

Enfranchisement isn't a silver bullet. But unless the place of children in democracy is deepened, political division and democratic distrust will surely worsen.

What makes a good citizen? Voting, say 7/10 people in latest Pew survey. Religion, not so much

The study done by Pew Research Center across 19 advanced democracies found that taking steps to reduce climate change & getting a Covid-19 vaccine are also considered important.

On Camera

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.