Suspicions Loom Over Bhutan’s Chief Election Body
As Bhutan approaches its general elections on 9 Jan., 2024, some political parties are doubting the perceived impartiality of the country’s chief election body. Central to their concerns are alleged “oversights” by the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) that have ended up favouring the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), a party known for its alignment with India’s strategic interests.
Why are Central Forces Being Villainised in Conflict-Torn Manipur?
In Manipur, a state in India’s northeast, violence has sharply escalated, claiming at least 200 lives since 3 May. Tasked with restoring order, the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles paramilitary force find themselves at the centre of a targeted hate campaign.