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Kaushambi in Ghaziabad UP assembly constituency
Governance

In poll-bound Ghaziabad, no candidate mentions health or pollution, the real pain points

February 9, 2022 Vijaya Pushkarna

Ghaziabad generally bags the top slot among the country’s most polluted towns. Yet no candidate has even mentioned the issue.

Voters queuing up to cast their votes with their EPIC in hand (File Pic)
Governance

Explainer: Should we worry about linking Aadhaar and our voter ID?

February 1, 2022 Rishabh Shrivastava

Critics say that linking of Aadhaar and voter ID raises serious questions over constitutional principles, right to privacy and citizenship.

Governance

Technology, Transparency, Swaraj: Mantras of ‘apolitical’ entrants in Kerala municipal polls

December 10, 2020 Navya P K

Several new movements have fielded independent candidates for city corporations and municipalities across the state in the ongoing local body elections.

Civic

GHMC Elections – A Guide for the Voter

November 30, 2020 Kolla Krishna Madhavi

The elections to the GHMC are all set to take place on December 1. Find out about the candidates, polling booths and dos and don’t for voters.

Governance

Will MP government’s ‘Kill Corona’ campaign be enough to reverse the spike in Bhopal and Gwalior-Chambal belt?

July 13, 2020 Rishabh Shrivastava

It was only in June that the state implemented a number of steps, like setting up fever clinics, to curb the spread of the virus. There are also concerns that the upcoming elections may hurt transparency.

Governance

What do the manifestos of AAP, BJP and INC promise for Delhi elections 2020?

February 6, 2020 Aruna Natarajan

With the Delhi assembly elections just around the corner, what are the key promises in the manifestos of AAP. BJP and INC? How do they compare on key issues such as education, housing, healthcare and pollution?

Governance

How regularisation of irregular colonies fell flat on its face as a poll issue in Delhi

February 6, 2020 Santosh Joy

Both AAP and BJP had initially claimed credits for initiating steps to regularise 1,734 illegal colonies in Delhi. However as elections drew near, the ruling party laid greater emphasis on its performance in health, education and women’s safety. The BJP’s plan to leverage the issue also came a cropper.

Health

Delhi Report Card 5: How healthcare in Delhi has changed during the AAP tenure

February 5, 2020 Sri Krishna

158 Mohalla clinics, 23 polyclinics, rising OPD coverage in government hospitals, referrals to private hospitals for free MRI and other expensive tests — the numbers and initiatives are undeniably impressive. A closer look at the details on the ground and what Delhiites are saying about the same.

Environment

Pollution in Delhi: What the people need and what parties have promised

February 5, 2020 Atul Goyal

United Residents Joint Action (URJA), an apex body of 2500 residential welfare associations in the capital, has released ‘People’s Green Manifesto 2020’, which presents 10 key demands of Delhiites to manage air, water and solid waste pollution. But are the contesting parties even in sync?

Governance

FAQ for voters in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2020

February 4, 2020 News Desk

Casting your vote in Delhi on February 8th? Wondering if you could still do so without a voter ID card? Or how to locate your polling booth? Where to check for more information on candidates? Here is a handy guide for all the questions that you may be seeking answers to.

Governance

Delhi Report Card 4: Will AAP’s doorstep delivery of services prove to be the clincher in 2020 polls?

February 4, 2020 Vijaya Pushkarna

While the party admits that it could not crack down on corruption the way it would have liked to because of the Centre’s control over the anti-corruption branch, its two major initiatives — doorstep delivery of services and installation of CCTV cameras — have won the trust of many citizens.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Kurla, Kalina, Vile Parle and Wadala

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Kurla, Kalina, Vile Parle and Wadala.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Andheri W, Andheri E, Goregaon and Versova

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Andheri W, Andheri E, Goregaon and Versova.

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA Choices for Vandre East, Vandre West, Dharavi, Sion Koliwada

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profile of candidates in the fray in the four assembly constituencies of Vandre East, Vandre West, Dharavi and Sion Koliwada. 

Governance

Mumbai votes in Assembly elections: MLA choices for Vikhroli, Chembur and Ghatkopar (East/West)

October 20, 2019 News Desk

As Mumbai gets ready to elect its MLAs on Monday, take a look at the profiles of candidates in the fray in the four key assembly constituencies of Chembur, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar (East & West)

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