Padma Awards & Elections – Data suggests that more Padma Shri awards are given in Election years
Does political clout & election fever influence the Padma Awards? Data suggests that the number…
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What are the Benefits & Facilities extended to a Bharat Ratna Awardee?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxR5Yc9G-1I Bharat Ratna is India’s Highest Civilian Honour. But what do the awardees receive from…
[Explainer Video]: How was the ‘Constitution of India’ made?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StZc4rykh0 On this Republic Day, learn how the ‘Constitution of India’ was made. This explainer…
More than 50% of the Income of National Parties in 2017-18 from ‘Unknown Sources’
Greater transparency in political funding has been a long standing demand of the civil society.…
The Diminishing role of ‘Independent Candidates’ in Lok Sabha elections
In the recent Rajasthan Assembly elections, 13 independents won and prevented Congress from securing a…
Who received the most recommendations for 2018 Padma Awards?
The MHA put out the list of recommendations received on the Padma Awards portal. For…
Fact Checking Government’s claims on Labour Welfare
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes three claims about…
Leave applications by Lok Sabha MPs – Who & Why?
The Constitution provides for disqualification of a Member of Parliament (MP) if he/she is absent…
Pending Government Assurances in the Lok Sabha at 30%
Citizens often complain that Political Parties fail to keep up the promises made during election…
What is the expenditure incurred for conducting ‘Lok Sabha’ Elections?
Election expenditure is often cited as one of the reasons for holding simultaneous elections. But…
