CHENNAI — In a move that has quickly sparked controversy just days after assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appointed his personal astrologer, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the Chief Minister (Political). The decision has triggered immediate and sharp pushback from the coalition partners…
KOLKATA — Amidst the high-octane political drama of the West Bengal elections, a new focal point has emerged: a viral video shared by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee targeting alleged political “outsiders” interfering in the state’s affairs. Following widespread speculation about the identity of the individual featured in the footage, recent developments have brought the man’s…
KOLKATA — In a severe subversion of the democratic process, alarming new reports from West Bengal’s recent elections have brought extreme voter manipulation tactics to light. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has flagged shocking instances of electoral malpractice, ranging from physically blocking options on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) to the bizarre use of scents…