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CEC Gyanesh Kumar embroiled in controversy over voter deletions, facing parliamentary impeachment, Supreme Court challenges, and public outcry, threatening ECI's credibility.
J&K Assembly passes resolution for full statehood with 60 legislators' support, despite BJP walkout and official opposition, reigniting political debate.
Monsoon Session records third-longest sine die adjournment in history at 46 days, fueling speculation amidst parliamentary disruptions and non-prorogation.
Opposition demands CEC's resignation, initiating parliamentary motion; article details constitutional removal process for Chief Election Commissioner, requiring 2/3rds majority in both Houses.
Parliamentary sittings plummet, disruptions soar, and law-making becomes superficial, severely eroding accountability of Indian democratic institutions, raising concerns about governance standards.
Parliament's JPC grills Centre over FCRA Bill's asset takeover clauses, raising constitutional concerns on property rights and prior hearing.
Public Accounts Committee flags Union Finance Ministry's failure to transfer ₹9,222 crore in cess collections to designated funds, citing CAG report.
Union government defers 2027 Census in Manipur following persistent demands for National Register of Citizens (NRC) amidst demographic change and ethnic conflict concerns.
Parliamentary panel highlights 40 crore Indians trapped in healthcare gap, too rich for subsidies but too poor for private care, urging stronger public health.
Political demography highlights how uneven population trends, fertility rates, and migration challenge India's federalism, electoral representation, and future governance, urging sensitive policy management.
OBC creamy layer income test implementation stalled between Ministries despite Supreme Court ruling on 'hostile discrimination' in reservation policy.
Article argues against enlarging Lok Sabha beyond 543 seats, advocating for preserving federal balance and improving parliamentary deliberation amidst delimitation and women's reservation debates.
MMDR Amendment Act 2026 centralizes mineral taxation, undermining fiscal federalism and state revenues, sparking constitutional concerns and parliamentary deliberation issues.
P. Chidambaram labels 'One Nation, One Election' bills as "unconstitutional" and "monstrous," violating the Constitution's Basic Structure before JPC.
New law on Vande Mataram sparks debate on individual conscience, fundamental rights, and the Supreme Court's Bijoe Emmanuel ruling.
NDA explores dissolving 22 state/UT assemblies for simultaneous 2029 Lok Sabha polls, facing opposition over constitutional implications and electoral reforms.
Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the Southern Zonal Council meeting, praising southern states' development contributions and addressing inter-state water disputes, delimitation, and fiscal concerns.
Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026, restricting states' mineral levy powers, sparking fiscal federalism debate and revenue concerns for mineral-rich states.
New Mines and Minerals Bill sparks Centre-state tussle over mineral taxation, threatening state revenues and raising federalism concerns after Supreme Court ruling.
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