2026 5-STATEPOLL VERDICT SHRINKING CONSTITUTIONAL NORMS
Vol. LXIV No. 07
Date: May 17, 2026
Why Not Rebuild West Bengal on Positive Principles?
Secular and broadminded leaders and intellectuals are worried about the reported statements of CM Adhikari. Even international newspapers have showed their concern about the prevailing circumstances in India, particularly in…
A Model of Communal Harmony
VS Joy; a Hindu majority constituency, Kalamassery, elected a Muslim, VE Abdul Gafoor; and a Christian majority constituency, Kochi, elected a Muslim, Muhammed Shiyas. Despite some influence from the national…
An Incontrovertible Reality
When it is a proven fact that the rejection of the Afterlife has always led to man’s moral impairment, this should be a sufficient basis to affirm belief in the…
Resemblance to Opposite Sex
Attempts made by men to look like women and vice versa amount to fighting against nature and for this reason they attract the wrath of Allah.
Ballots, Power, and the Shrinking Constitutional Norms Reading the Five–State
The post–election atmosphere in Bengal became more politically charged when Mamata Banerjee refused to immediately accept moral defeat. Declaring that she had not truly been defeated by the people but…
Muslim Presence and Electoral Politics of West Bengal
The process of ghettoisation is an outcome of the endless stream of communal anti-Muslim violence (sometimes so large that they are termed pogroms) and has had a debilitating effect on…
SIR, Delimitation Shaped Outcomes in Bengal and Assam Polls, Claims
Khan also highlighted the impact on low-margin seats. He said that in the previous election, there were 192 constituencies decided by margins below 15%, with TMC winning 119 and BJP…
Muslim Identity a Challenge before Indian National Congress
The grand old party won two seats in West Bengal – both of whom are Muslims from Muslim-dominated seats. In fact, with 63 Muslim candidates, the Congress outdid the TMC…
Assembly Polls Verdict and the Road to 2029: A Political
Kerala’s result is particularly important for Congress because the party has struggled in many states over the last decade. The victory gives the party psychological momentum and helps reinforce its…
JIH Leaders Raise Concerns over Electoral Integrity, Inflation and Heatwave
Motasim Khan alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state had resulted in the disenfranchisement of lakhs of voters, thereby potentially influencing electoral outcomes. He questioned the…
Congress Victory in Karnataka Bypolls: Muslim Factor and Representation Debate
The bypoll results have also revived a longstanding critique of the Congress party: the perceived mismatch between Muslim electoral support and political representation. While Muslims often vote in substantial numbers…
From Sting Operations to Oath Ceremonies Is India Slipping Towards
The tragedy is not simply that corruption exists. Corruption has existed in many societies and political systems. The deeper tragedy is that India is gradually losing its ability to feel…
When Hate Becomes Normal: India’s Silent Constitutional Crisis
The petitions before the Supreme Court repeatedly pointed to police inaction in hate speech cases. FIRs are delayed, stronger legal provisions are avoided, and investigations frequently stagnate. In several instances,…
Towards Quality and Holistic Education: School Upscaling Programme
Education experts widely agree that policy reforms alone cannot bring meaningful change. Real transformation happens only when teachers are well-trained, school leadership is proactive, and institutions are capable of implementing…
Belonging as Battlefield: Tharoor’s Case Against Ethnonationalism and Authoritarian Populism
Tharoor painstakingly builds the case that India is not the product of any single community but rather a composite civilization to which people of numerous religions and languages have all…
Historic Shift in West Bengal: No Muslim Representative in New
Muslim representation in the West Bengal Assembly has been declining over the past decade and a half. In 2011, Muslim MLAs accounted for around 20.4% of the Assembly strength. This…
Civil Society Delegation Meets Karnataka CM, Demands Halt to SIR
The meeting, held at Krishna in Bengaluru under the banner of platforms including Eddelu Karnataka and Karnataka Muslim Muttahida Mahaz, witnessed an extensive discussion on the implications of the SIR…
Post-Poll Anti-Muslim Violence Rises in Bengal After BJP Victory
A bulldozer was allegedly used to demolish a TMC office along with a nearby meat shop.Another video from North 24 Parganas allegedly showed a mob vandalising the Haji Ali Restaurant…
Coimbatore Honours Election Awareness Contributors for 2026 Assembly Polls
The voter turnout in Coimbatore district, which was around 68% in the previous election, increased significantly to 85% in this election. Everyone proudly acknowledged that this remarkable rise was largely…
Gaza Documentary Wins BAFTA TV Award,Filmmakers Slam BBC for Dropping
Accepting the award, presenter Ramita Navai said the public broadcaster had “paid for” the documentary but “refused to show it.” “But we refused to be silenced and censored,” she said.…
Iraq:Parliament ‘to Summon Defence Minister’ over Alleged Secret Israeli Base
Faytuks Network published satellite imagery taken in March that appeared to show a makeshift airstrip on a dried lakebed in Iraq’s western desert. Aircraft and temporary structures were reportedly visible…
Afghanistan Signs $20mContract for Gold Mining in Kunduz
Under the terms of the agreement, the company responsible for the project has pledged to pay a 30 percent royalty to the Afghan government and allocate $200,000 toward social development…
Kazakhstan to Expand Academic Cooperation and Student Mobility with France
According to Guiaugué, the foundation will provide a uniform framework for promoting educational programs, co-financing scholarships, and reacting more directly to Kazakhstan’s economic and workforce needs via academic infrastructure.
Iran: Why Does the Arab Media Lie?
Part of the answer relates to the very structure of Arab media itself. Many Arab newsrooms rely almost entirely on Western agencies, American leaks, and thinktanks connected to Washington. As…
