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SC’s ECI order will help, but it’s not a magic wand

The unanimous verdict of the five-judge Constitution Bench is a significant step towards enhancing the credibility and integrity of the electoral process. Furthermore, this decision reinforces the independence of ECI and safeguards it from government interference

The SC’s decision comes in response to four writ petitions challenging the system of appointment of ECs unilaterally by the executive (ANI)
Updated on Mar 06, 2023 07:20 PM IST

Safeguarding the poll panel’s independence

The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission's appointment procedure, its chief’s tenure and neutrality. But to date, the system has worked well. Instead, the top court must find ways to keep the credibility of the Indian democracy intact

The fact that India is regarded as a global guru in elections proves that the system has worked well. Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton even called the Indian election a gold standard (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 27, 2022 08:26 PM IST

The J&K delimitation report and the future of the region

There are several important takeaways from the Jammu and Kashmir Delimitation Commission, which submitted its final report.

On May 5, the three-member delimitation commission finalised the UT’s new electoral map, marking the first step for elections in the region since its special status was scrapped in August 2019. (PTI)
Published on May 16, 2022 09:04 PM IST

Laying the foundation of a strong democracy

There were several factors that set the Indian elections apart, right from the start.

Appointed on 21 March, 1950, Sen did not waste a day to set in motion the preparations for the mammoth exercise.
Updated on Oct 29, 2021 04:51 PM IST
BySY Quraishi

India must scale up its war on blindness

The NPCB envisions ‘eye health for all’, which is the mainstay of this year’s World Sight Day theme: ‘eye care everywhere’. The national body seeks to enhance community awareness on eye care, strengthen infrastructure facilities, and lay stress on preventive measures for eye care.

Last year, Navjot Singh Sidhu marched with blind students to mark World Sight Day at Sector 17, Chandigarh, October 12,2017(Hindustan Times)
Updated on Oct 11, 2018 12:33 PM IST
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