Dissent
Tanzanian authorities have dramatically escalated their repression of dissent, opposition leaders, journalists, civil society, and human rights defenders, using a range of tactics including assaults, arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and suppression of opposition voices. This campaign of repression has dashed hopes for reform and has been particularly evident
Elections
In the landscape of Bihar's elections, every vote counts, and allegiances can shift like the winds. As the state prepares for the 2025 Assembly polls, ten constituencies stand at the forefront of this fluid landscape, where the margins of victory can be perilously thin. The JD(U) and
Elections
Tanzanian authorities have dramatically escalated their repression of dissent, opposition leaders, journalists, civil society, and human rights defenders, using a range of tactics including assaults, arbitrary arrests, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and suppression of opposition voices. This campaign of repression has dashed hopes for reform and has been particularly evident
Elections
The nomination process for both phases of Bihar's assembly election has concluded, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has launched its poll campaign, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address two public rallies on October 24 in Begusarai and Samastipur. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is
Elections
As the Albuquerque mayoral election heats up, candidates from the University of New Mexico's Student Union Building gathered for a forum to discuss policing, public transit, the city's economy, and homelessness. The event, hosted by UNM Law School students, took place on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Of
Elections
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has decided to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly polls solo, citing dissatisfaction with the delay in seat-sharing within the INDIA bloc and the alleged denial of a "respectable" number of seats by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). The party, led by Chief Minister
City councils
The Wincheap ward in the city of Canterbury is gearing up for a by-election, with four candidates confirmed to stand in the contest. The election will take place on Thursday, November 13, and residents are reminded of the key dates related to the election. Peter Campbell from the Green Party,
Elections
Sharjeel Imam, a former student of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and political prisoner, has announced his decision to withdraw from the 2025 Bihar assembly elections due to bail delays and restrictions imposed on him as a political prisoner. Imam, who was seeking to contest the elections from the Bahadurganj constituency
Bharatiya Janata Party
The upcoming Bihar elections are shaping up to be a high-stakes contest, with the results set to be announced on November 14. The question on everyone's mind is whether Nitish Kumar will become the Chief Minister of Bihar for the 10th time, or if the BJP-led NDA alliance
Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its third list of 18 candidates who will contest in the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections. The list includes well-known personalities such as Vinay Bihari from Lauriya constituency, Bina Devi from Kochadhaman seat, and Sanjay Pandey from Narkatiaganj. Notably, the party has fielded Satish
Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, marking a significant reshuffle that drops 11 sitting MLAs and introduces several fresh faces. The list includes a substantial number of candidates from Dalit, OBC, EBC, and SC/ST communities, with
Bharatiya Janata Party
Tensions continue to simmer within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in poll-bound Bihar, with allies Janata Dal (United), Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), and Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) expressing discontent over the seat allocation and recent seat-swapping arrangements. Despite the alliance finalizing its seat-sharing formula with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
