Politics

Congress Intensifies Opposition to Election Commission, Sparks Nationwide Protests

The Indian National Congress has escalated its stance against the Election Commission of India, staging protests across the country.

26 Sep 2026

Officials Clarify VIP Marking Routine Was Part of SSR Before SIR

Officials have clarified that the routine of marking VIPs was part of the Special Security Requirements (SSR) framework even before the introduction of the Special Investigation Report (SIR) system.

26 Sep 2026

Amit Shah Rebukes Economy Critics, Emphasises India's Vibrancy

Amit Shah responded to criticism of India's economy, dismissing the concerns as 'dead thinking' and reaffirming confidence in the country's dynamism.

26 Sep 2026

India Police Detain Dozens of Protesters Against Election Commission

Police in India detained dozens of protesters who were demonstrating against the Election Commission.

26 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar says SIR scheme must remain apolitical

Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warned that the State Implementation Report (SIR) should not be leveraged for political gain, emphasizing its purpose as a development tool.

26 Sep 2026

Gyanesh Kumar clashes with Election Commission over SIR, Frontline reports

Frontline reports a dispute between Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission of India concerning the SIR.

26 Sep 2026

Cockroach Party Labels Election Panel Head as 'Biggest Threat' to Democracy

The viral Cockroach Party has criticized the head of India’s election panel, calling him the biggest threat to democracy.

26 Sep 2026

Protests Escalate Against Election Chief as Gandhi and Cockroach Parties Claim Vote Rigging

Massive protests against the election chief intensified after the Gandhi and Cockroach parties alleged that the vote had been rigged.

26 Sep 2026

India’s ‘cockroach’ movement targets election chief in political pivot

The so‑called ‘cockroach’ movement in India has redirected its efforts toward the country’s election chief as part of a broader political shift.

26 Sep 2026

PM Modi Urges Blending Social Reforms with Political Work

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for integrating social reforms with political work.

26 Sep 2026

India’s Democratic Resilience Amid Majoritarian Politics

An article on theindiaforum.in examines how India’s democratic institutions endure in a majoritarian context.

26 Sep 2026

Lawyers Petition Supreme Court and Attorney General Over CEC's Unilateral Actions

A group of senior lawyers has filed a petition in the Supreme Court and approached the Attorney General, seeking intervention against the Chief Election Commissioner’s unilateral decisions concerning the poll panel chief.

26 Sep 2026