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Key Panel Meets to Review India’s Voting Machines
Allegations of irregularities and hacking of electronic voting machines were top of the agenda at the meeting
Is There a Need For a Pakistani Electronic Voting Machine System?
Pakistan should be patient, realistic and cautious with the use of technology in elections
Finding a Way For India’s Congress Party to Take on Modi
To challenge the BJP, the Congress Party needs to free itself from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty
The True Danger Behind Claims of Rigged Voting Machines in India
Rising dangers to Indian democracy are manifesting themselves in voting machine conspiracy theories
Ruling Party Gets Big Boost in Indian State Elections
160 million registered voters were eligible to cast ballots for state legislative assemblies
The Time to Stop the Ongoing Burmese Muslim Genocide is Now
State sponsorship of the Burmese Muslim genocide is clearest sign of the failing democratic transition
New Rules For Indian Money Politics Fall Short
Analysts say much more needs to be done to tackle a persistent problem in India
India Playing With Money, Playing With Lives
For a country trying to move forward, lift millions out of poverty, and attract investment, this abrupt collective punishment is a sad presage of India’s future under P.M. Modi.
Ghana Debates Removing Gandhi Statue Over Racist Views
Student group set on removing Gandhi statue has ignited debate on icon’s statements about African people