religion and politics

In West Bengal, politics over Ram Navami processions a new phenomenon

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In West Bengal, politics over Ram Navami processions a new phenomenon

Devotees participate in a procession on the occasion of Ram Navmi, in Kolkata, Thursday, March 30, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Celebrating festivals comes easily to the people of West Bengal and the State is often referred to as the land of “ Baro mashe tero parbon (13 festivals in 12 months)”. However, over the past few … Read more

Religious names of parties limit appeal: Election Commission tells the Supreme Court

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Religious names of parties limit appeal: Election Commission tells the Supreme Court

Election Commission of India. File | Photo Credit: PTI Political parties with names which have “religious connotations” limit their electoral appeal to “one particular group” and this is not beneficial for the electoral prospect of the party, the Election Commission (EC) has told the Supreme Court. The top poll body’s view came in its affidavit … Read more