Politics
October 02, 2024
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Sonam Wangchuk’s detention raises concerns over democratic freedoms

On the 10th day of his “Delhi Chalo Padyatra”, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk shared videos on social media after crossing Taglang La, one of the highest mountain passes in the world at 17,482 feet. A clip showed him leading a foot march with tribal indigenous people from Leh to Delhi, trekking through snowy mountains and […]

Politics
September 18, 2024
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Statehood not a gift for BJP or government to give: Omar Abdullah

It has been a year of unusually intense political activity in Jammu and Kashmir. The erstwhile State, now a Union Territory, saw record turnout in the Lok Sabha election and is now holding its first Assembly election in ten years. In an interview with Frontline in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah, vice president of the National Conference, former […]

Politics
September 13, 2024
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Modi 3.0’s precarious allies in Bihar

Trouble from allies seems to be mounting for the BJP, especially from its partners in Bihar, where the Assembly election is due next year. While K.C. Tyagi of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) suddenly resigned from the key role of party chief spokesperson on September 1, days after he made statements distancing the JD(U) […]