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The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Elections via ballot papers will bring back BSP's ‘good days': Mayawati
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on Thursday (June 5, 2025) said her party's "good days" would return if elections are held through ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Addressing a press conference here, she reiterated her demand for conducting all elections through ballot papers, alleging that EVMs were being tampered to prevent BSP candidates from winning. "Parties with casteist ideologies, both in power and in opposition, have been managing certain opportunistic and self-serving individuals from Dalit and other marginalised communities behind the scenes. These elements are being used to form various organisations and parties that are misleading our support base and dividing votes in BSP's strongholds, especially in Uttar Pradesh," she said. The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister further alleged that rival political parties were adopting various tactics to ensure that BSP's presence in national politics remains minimal. "These parties are not only creating and sustaining opportunistic outfits but are also transferring their votes to them in elections to help a few of their candidates win, thereby weakening the BSP's prospects," she claimed. "Furthermore, EVM manipulation is being used to defeat BSP candidates, in an attempt to break the trust of Dalit and marginalised voters in the BSP," Mayawati said. She said that concerns regarding EVMs are now being raised by several opposition parties, adding, "Most opposition parties, including the BSP, now want that all elections, whether big or small, should be conducted through ballot papers like in the past." "Though this might not be possible under the current government, we hope it can happen after a change in power," she said. Ms. Mayawati expressed confidence that if the electoral process shifts back to ballot papers, the BSP would regain its lost political ground and its good days will be back. She also cautioned her party workers against "self-serving and opportunistic" organisations and parties that, she claimed, have no real connection with B.R. Ambedkar, BSP founder Kanshi Ram, or the broader Bahujan movement. "Even if leaders from these groups become MPs, MLAs, or ministers for their personal gains, it will not bring any real benefit to Dalits and marginalised sections," she said. The BSP supremo also criticised the lack of equitable participation of Bahujans in the country's GDP growth and described the ongoing poverty and unemployment as a matter of concern. She alleged that the country's borders have not been fully secure for years, resulting in frequent terror incidents. On the Pahalgam terror attack, she said it was "deeply saddening and worrying" and criticised the politicisation of such incidents. "It is unfortunate that such sensitive matters are being used for political gain. This should not happen," she said.
Hans India
a day ago
- Business
- Hans India
Jal Shakti team visits Vizianagaram for water project review
Vizianagaram: A Central team from the Jal Shakti Abhiyan visited Vizianagaram district on Wednesday to assess local water resources and understand ground-level conditions. The team paid a courtesy visit to District Collector Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and briefed him on their schedule and objectives. The team informed the Collector that they would be visiting the Thotapalli and Tarakarama Teertha Sagar (TTS) projects. They also planned to interact with beneficiaries of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Kota Gandredu village. During the interaction, Collector Dr. B.R. Ambedkar emphasized that Vizianagaram is a backward district and urged the team to recommend increased central funding for pending water infrastructure projects. Explaining the status of the Tarakarama Teertha Sagar project, the Collector said that although proposals worth ₹800 crore had been submitted, only ₹100 crore had been sanctioned so far. He noted that Relief and Rehabilitation (R&R) payments were still pending and stressed that the release of the remaining funds was essential to meet the district's developmental goals. He explained the importance of supplying 5 MLD (Million Litres per Day) of water to the Bhogapuram International Airport, providing drinking water to Vizianagaram Municipality, and ensuring irrigation for 25,000 acres of farmland in the Nellimarla, Gurla, Pusapatirega, and Denkada mandals. The Collector also highlighted the need for additional funding under the Jal Jeevan Mission. In response, the visiting officials assured him that the district should submit detailed project estimates and proposals, which would then be forwarded to the Central Government for further recommendation and approval. Taruna Doliya, Director, Ministry of Commerce; Nikhil Jeff, Deputy Director, Central Water Commission; Dr. D. Anantha Rao, Scientist, Central Ground Water Board; and others met the Collector.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
How is President's Rule imposed?
The story so far: A delegation of 10 MLAs from the Manipur Assembly met the Governor of the State and pressed for the formation of a viable government in Manipur that has been under President's Rule since February 2025. What is President's Rule? Article 356 is invoked to impose President's Rule in a State after removing the State government. While there are duties cast on federal governments in the U.S. and Australia to protect the States, their constitutions do not have any provision for removing State governments. Under Article 356, the President (central government) may take over the governance of a State when it cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution. The President can make such a proclamation based on a receipt of report from the Governor of a State or otherwise. The latter situation may arise under Article 365 due to failure of a State to comply with or give effect to any directions of the Union government. The proclamation of President's Rule must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months from the date of its issue by a simple majority. Once approved by Parliament, the President's Rule continues for six months, from the date of proclamation, unless revoked earlier. It can be extended for a further period of six months at a time by an approval of both the Houses of Parliament by a simple majority. The President's Rule cannot extend beyond a period of three years in total. What has been the history? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar during the Constituent Assembly debates wished that Article 356 would never be called into operation and that it would remain a dead letter. However, it has been a travesty that Article 356 was misused on several occasions, removing elected governments that enjoyed majority in the States, violating constitutional principles and federalism. Reasons varied from loss in Lok Sabha elections to deterioration of law and order. When it comes to the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly after imposition of President's Rule, there has been no uniformity in the approach. More than constitutional principles, it was political expediency that drove such decisions in the past. Various Governors have adopted different approaches in similar situations in regard to the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly. The advice of a Chief Minister, enjoying majority support in the Assembly, is normally binding on the Governor. However, where the Chief Minister had lost such support, some Governors have refused to dissolve the Legislative Assembly on his/her advice, while others in similar situations, accepted the advice, and dissolved the Assembly. The Assembly was dissolved in Kerala (1970) and in Punjab (1971) on the advice of the Chief Minister whose claim to majority support was doubtful. However, in more or less similar circumstances in Punjab (1967), Uttar Pradesh (1968), Madhya Pradesh (1969), and Orissa (1971), the Legislative Assembly was not dissolved immediately based on the outgoing Ministry's advice. Attempts were made to install alternative Ministries. What have the courts ruled? The Supreme Court and High Courts during the first four decades after Independence refrained from interfering in the decision of the Centre to impose President's Rule in States. It was only after a categorical judgment of the Supreme Court in the S. R. Bommai case (1994), that misuse of Article 356 has been restricted. The court in this judgment held that Article 356 should be imposed only in the event of a breakdown of constitutional machinery as distinguished from an ordinary breakdown of law and order. It also held that imposition of President's Rule is subject to judicial review and should not be misused for political reasons. It further ruled that till Parliament approves the imposition of President's Rule, the Legislative Assembly should not be dissolved, and can be only kept under suspended animation. The higher judiciary has been a watchdog, since the S. R. Bommai case, against the arbitrary use of Article 356. Notably in the case of Bihar (2005), Uttarakhand (2016) and Arunachal Pradesh (2016), the courts have struck down the wrongful imposition of President's Rule. When can it be revoked? If President's Rule is imposed because of the lack of a government with majority, then usually fresh elections are held. After elections, the President's Rule is revoked and a popularly elected government takes over the governance of the State. Manipur was placed under President's Rule in February 2025 due to the deteriorating security situation and consequent political developments in the State. The assembly, whose five-year term ends in March 2027, has been kept under suspended animation. Considering that more than 18 months are left before the assembly term expires, it would be prudent to install a government that enjoys the confidence of the assembly. More importantly, it should enjoy the confidence of different sections of society of the State. Rangarajan. R is a former IAS officer and author of 'Courseware on Polity Simplified'. He currently trains at Officers IAS Academy. Views expressed are personal.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Vizianagaram collector warns of action against absentee officials ignoring public petitions
Vizianagaram Collector B.R. Ambedkar has issued a stern warning to officials who fail to meet expectations of the government, particularly the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) and welfare schemes, which have been given priority. During a meeting at the Collectorate, the Collector directed his anger to the errant PGRS officials. According to sources, many top officials have been skipping the PGRS meetings, and have skipped attending the video conferences organised by higher officials in Amaravati. Many of these top officials have taken extended leave, leaving junior officers to attend in their place—who often provide routine and unsatisfactory answers to public petitions. However, these same officers have been seen moving with political leaders and attending their programmes. This irked the Collector, who threatened to surrender them to the government if they intentionally ignore their official responsibilities. The Collector expressed displeasure over the functioning of the revenue, Samagra Siksha Abhiyan, agriculture and other key departments. Speaking to the media, the Collector said that every petition submitted in PGRS must undergo an audit. He said that officials had received 143 petitions on Monday, and they were sent to the respective departments for immediate follow-up and necessary action.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
TG ICET Admit Card 2025 releasing today, here's how to download hall tickets
The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) is schedule to release the hall ticket for TG ICET 2025 on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Candidates who are appearing for the Telangana Integrated Common Entrance Test (TG ICET or TS ICET) 2025 will be able to download the admit card from the official website at when out. Also read: TS LAWCET, PGLCET Admit Card 2025 released at direct link here Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to download the hall tickets: Also read: SAMS Odisha +3 Admission 2025: Last day to register at apply via direct link Notably, the entrance test will be conducted on June 8 and 9, in two shifts on both days. Section A (Analytical Ability) of the paper will be set in English and Telugu and English and Urdu. Whereas Section B (Mathematical Ability) questions will be in English and Telugu and English and Urdu. Section C (Communication Ability) will be in English only. To qualify, candidates must score 25 per cent marks (50 marks out of the total 200 marks). Also read: SSC GD Result 2025 News: Website and steps to check Constable exam results when out However, there is no minimum qualifying marks for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. TG ICET is conducted for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programmes offered by the university colleges, constituent colleges/ affiliated colleges under the jurisdiction of: 1. Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad. 2. Kakatiya University (KU), Warangal. 3. Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Nalgonda. 4. Palamuru University (PU), Mahbubnagar. 5. Satavahana University (SU), Karimnagar. 6. Telangana University (TU), Nizamabad. 7. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad (JNTU-H). 8. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU), Hyderabad. 9. Prof. Jayashankar Agricultural University (PJAU), Hyderabad. For more related details, candidates are advised to visit the official website of TG ICET.
