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Political parties cannot be law unto themselves

It is heartening to see that the scrapping of the Electoral Bonds scheme by the Supreme Court has generated considerable public debate and there is now greater awareness about the need to bring transparency and accountability among political parties and the donors funding them.

26 March 2024, 23:52 IST

Political parties cannot be law unto themselves

Political parties cannot be law unto themselves

Political parties cannot be law unto themselves

26 March 2024, 23:52 IST

Over 70 years since first LS polls, national parties count fell from 14 to 6

Last year, the Election Commission (EC) recognised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as a national party, giving it a major boost before 2024, while the TMC, NCP and CPI lost their national party status.

21 March 2024, 07:28 IST

Over 70 years since first LS polls, national parties count fell from 14 to 6

Over 70 years since first LS polls, national parties count fell from 14 to 6

Over 70 years since first LS polls, national parties count fell from 14 to 6

21 March 2024, 07:28 IST

From personal donations to de-registration plea: Parties' intriguing replies to EC on electoral bonds

In their responses to the Election Commission, some parties gave explanations for not receiving any donation through electoral bonds while others cited their inability to provide the requested information.

19 March 2024, 11:50 IST

From personal donations to de-registration plea: Parties' intriguing replies to EC on electoral bonds

From personal donations to de-registration plea: Parties' intriguing replies to EC on electoral bonds

From personal donations to de-registration plea: Parties' intriguing replies to EC on electoral bonds

19 March 2024, 11:50 IST

Indispensable yet imperfect: How best to reform political parties

Outside of the Constitution as well, political parties have largely remained unregulated by statutes. Before the Tenth Schedule, electoral laws in India governed political parties only at the pre-electoral stage.

18 December 2023, 22:08 IST

Indispensable yet imperfect: How best to reform political parties

Indispensable yet imperfect: How best to reform political parties

Indispensable yet imperfect: How best to reform political parties

18 December 2023, 22:08 IST

Parties must promote women, youth leaders

Political parties are reluctant to field women because they feel that their winning chances are low, considering the money and muscle power involved in elections

15 May 2023, 20:54 IST

Parties must promote women, youth leaders

Parties must promote women, youth leaders

Parties must promote women, youth leaders

15 May 2023, 20:54 IST

Maids, students hit campaign trail to make quick bucks

Political party workers mobilising people for the campaign opined that women have a social connect in the areas

06 May 2023, 02:42 IST

Karnataka: Housewives, maids, college students hit the campaign trail to make some quick bucks

Karnataka: Housewives, maids, college students hit the campaign trail to make some quick bucks

Maids, students hit campaign trail to make quick bucks

06 May 2023, 02:42 IST

Do political manifestos really influence voters?

According to political analyst Sandeep Shastri, the utility of manifestos in influencing public favour towards a party has long been under debate

04 May 2023, 02:12 IST

Do political manifestos really influence voters?

Do political manifestos really influence voters?

Do political manifestos really influence voters?

04 May 2023, 02:12 IST

Poll manifestos & what parties can do for maginalised

The Civil Society Forum wishes to place the key sectoral demands in front of political parties

23 April 2023, 21:29 IST

Poll manifestos and what parties can do for the maginalised

Poll manifestos and what parties can do for the maginalised

Poll manifestos & what parties can do for maginalised

23 April 2023, 21:29 IST

New funda of Karnataka parties’ social media campaign

Political parties bank on humour and sarcasm to gain and retain people’s attention in the virtual space

19 February 2023, 02:25 IST

The strong & short of it: New funda of Karnataka parties’ social media campaign

The strong & short of it: New funda of Karnataka parties’ social media campaign

New funda of Karnataka parties’ social media campaign

19 February 2023, 02:25 IST

What are electoral trusts and how do they work?

The names of electoral trusts, currently, do not indicate the name of the company/group of companies which set up the trusts

01 January 2023, 04:27 IST

Explained | What are electoral trusts and how do they work?

Explained | What are electoral trusts and how do they work?

What are electoral trusts and how do they work?

01 January 2023, 04:27 IST