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India's agriculture industry was at the centre of a political maelstrom in September 2020 when the government passed three controversial farm regulations. After a year, the country is still trying to deal with the effects of these changes. Protests have erupted across the country, the issue has gained worldwide attention, and serious concerns have been voiced about the future of agriculture and politics in India because of it. The Contentious Agricultural Laws These three statutes are the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, the Essential Commodities (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, and the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. They wanted to abolish government-mandated minimum support prices (MSP) for specific commodities and open up the agricultur...

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Unlocking Justice: CJI Urged Fast-Track Permanent Constitution Benches To Tackle Case Backlog

Sayani ChakrabortyOctober 2, 20230

Chief Justice of India Chandrachud has stated that the Supreme Court will always have constitution benches of varying sizes. This shift has been in the works for a very long time and needs to be implemented as soon as possible. If an issue raises a "substantial question of law" about how the Constitution should be interpreted, as described in Article 145(3), then it is required that it be heard by at least five judges. There are currently 306 cases that are awaiting a decision from the five-judge benches. There are still 135 cases that are awaiting nine-judge benches. This suggests that there are five primary instances, in addition to 130 connected ones. This exemplifies the significance and weight of decisions made by multi-judge panels, which typically have effects that are both f...

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BJP’s Bold Move: A Jolt To Senior Leaders In MP Candidates List – Complacency Not An Option!

Sayani ChakrabortyOctober 2, 20230

The modern BJP is a strong opponent in elections because it does not allow complacency to slip in. In the upcoming assembly elections in MP, the party is competing fiercely with Congress. The BJP unveiled their slate of 39 potential candidates on Monday night. The highlight was a different kind of shakeup. Veterans, including several ministers in the government of India, have being urged to return home to run in upcoming assembly elections. Narendra Singh Tomar, the minister of agriculture, was one of them. To everyone's astonishment, the party's national general secretary, Kailash Vijayvargiya, is conflicted about it since it may affect his son's chances of earning a ticket. Some of the party's major hitters were reportedly caught off guard when they saw their names on the list of ...

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Joshimath’s Carrying Capacity Overshoot Confirmed By NDMA: Calls For Immediate Action

Sayani ChakrabortySeptember 26, 20230

What locals in Joshimath and geologists had suspected has now been officially acknowledged by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). The community has been overpopulated for a long time. As a result, no new buildings should be permitted there. The administration of Uttarakhand failed to inform the public of even this confirmation. Since the NDMA's findings were sent to the Uttarakhand HC in a sealed envelope, it required a TOIreport for the public to learn what they were. The bench of the High Court questioned the necessity of maintaining confidentiality. Progression and development in the Himalayan states We are at a crossroads in terms of development in the Himalayan states, and the NDMA's post-disaster report needs to be read in conjunction with other developmen...

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Charting India’s Dynamic Transformation: The Road To ‘Amrit Kaal

Sayani ChakrabortySeptember 12, 20230

Over and over again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked our country, especially its youth, to commit to ushering in a new period called 'Amrit Kaal,' with the lofty aim of transforming India into a developed country within the next quarter century. India is one of the world's largest and oldest democracies, and its rich human resources and substantial economic strength make it a country whose citizens all share a common desire to see it flourish into a modern, prosperous superpower. These natural advantages, along with strongly ingrained beliefs and values, create a robust basis for driving the country to the forefront of progress and innovation. It is vitally important that as we set out on this journey, the distinctive Indian culture and identity be protected and fostered. In ...

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Democracy’s Unnoticed Direction: The Indispensable Power and Promise of Opposition Parties

Sayani ChakrabortyAugust 5, 20230

The opposition party is an essential balance in democratic politics. They conduct a symphony of checks and balances and alternative viewpoints. This crucial part should not be overlooked. It should be celebrated for the essential role it plays in the development and stability of a political environment. Unheralded yet crucial to the health of a democracy, the opposition party maintains the system of checks and balances. This unwavering watchdog constantly monitors the government's doings. They cast doubt on its policies and condemning its judgements. By carefully examining legislative ideas, investigating executive activities, and uncovering any violations of the law, the opposition checks the ruling party's authority and helps keep the delicate balance of democracy in place. Oppos...

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It Is High Time For Young Minds To Consider A Career In Politics And Save The Nation

Sayani ChakrabortyMay 16, 20230

People with the capacity to be good leaders tend to stay away from politics. They think that it attracts mostly bad blood. Those in political office in 1947 and those in 2023 have vastly different values. The former politicians were motivated by a sincere desire to see the country become independent. But the latter were distracted by several unimportant objectives. The ability of young people to affect change in a country's political climate has always amazed me. I am certain that the participation of young people in politics is essential for the development of a nation. This is said having witnessed numerous examples of successful youth movements in other areas of the world. I've noticed that many urban young people in Bharat have little to no interest in politics. Instead, they...

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Karnataka’s BJP Government Overhauls State’s Reservation Policy For First Time Since 1994

Sayani ChakrabortyApril 7, 20230

On Friday, the BJP government in Karnataka made significant changes to the state's reservation policy, altering its contours for the first time since 1994. Two politically influential populations, the Vokkaligas and Lingayats, had their sub-quotas increased by two percentage points each. Muslims were thus eliminated from the OBC category. With a two-point rise to 17%, the scheduled caste quota was broken into four more groups. With the EWS quota, the proposed modifications will boost the total reservation to 66%. Legally, it is not yet complete. Chief Minister Bommai of Karnataka has announced that the administration will urge that the Indian government place the state's reservation policy under the Constitution's ninth schedule. These changes occur shortly prior to the upcoming ass...

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Disturbances in North East India Continues As People Suffer From Discrimination

Sayani ChakrabortyApril 6, 20230

Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland have seen a significant decrease in the number of "disturbed areas," and a review of the designation in 2023 will be an incremental step toward removing the label and making it irrelevant. This will allow the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (Afspa), a lawless law that allows the armed forces and central police to search and arrest without warrant and shoot on suspicion for "maintaining public order," to be put into effect. One district in Nagaland was no longer classified as a "disturbed area" this year. Eight of Nagaland's sixteen districts (including Dimapur) are now fully subject to Afspa, while a further five are subject to it in some form. Tripura repealed Afspa in 2015, and Meghalaya removed it in 2018 after 27 years. Both of these states recently ...

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The Potential Turning Moment of Rahul Gandhi’s Disqualification

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 30, 20230

In Indian politics, a new era has begun. When the ruling party seizes control of the Republic's institutions, as has happened in India recently, the opposition must resort to more clandestine strategies. To better connect with the people, Rahul Gandhi first immersed himself in Parliament and then set out on a Bharat Jodo Yatra. The governing government felt they had to eliminate him as a threat. It's the beginning of a brand new series. When the institutions of the Republic are taken by the governing party, as is the case in India at the moment, the opposition is left with few options for bringing about change. First, Rahul Gandhi put his money where his mouth is, in parliament, where he denounced attacks on democracy and the nexus between the Modi government and new oligarchs. Howe...

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Politics And Heterosexuality: Government Still Lags Behind When It Comes to Gender Issues

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 21, 20230

Politicians will not challenge the norms of a mostly heterosexual culture just because some people want to live together. Hence, civil unions could be a decent starting point for same-sex couples. The Government of India has expressed its opposition to same-sex marriage to the Supreme Court, stating that such unions are not in keeping with the traditional Indian family and that 'obviously separate' groups should not be regarded the same. The executive and legislative branches' perspectives on this matter are heavily influenced by the conservative and traditionalist nature of most of Indian society. Nonetheless, it is the responsibility of the Supreme Court to protect basic liberties, regardless of public opinion. The Center for Justice and Inclusion (CJI) has made the encouraging ob...

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Punjab And Khalistani Issue: Freeing Radicals Can Have Dire Effects, Whatever Be Their Bluster

Sayani ChakrabortyMarch 21, 20230

The people of Punjab are in shock. In addition to a statewide internet blackout, the effort to apprehend Khalistani rebel Amritpal Singh has revealed that he has "connection" to both Pakistan's ISI and the Islamic State. Actors with nefarious intentions have put money into him, using the ongoing concerns of a subset of Sikhs as a springboard to disrupt India's social fabric and security. Although the Khalistan problem has been brewing for some time, our monitoring and intelligence failed to anticipate Amritpal's show of force. The Sikh community has been vocal about its frustration with the sluggish handling of the 2015 sacrilege charges, and the trial of primary accused Dera Sacha Sauda founder Ram Rahim and followers has yet to begin. In a recent high court petition, the Aam Aadmi...