EC Does It
Resisting the BJP, the EC goes by its own reality check in Gujarat and says no to an early election
Every Day Lost is a Hindutva Vote Lost
- Displacement of a sizeable section of the population has taken place from riot-affected areas;
- Revision of the voters' list is essential and it will take time;
- Rehabilitation of riot victims has been sadly inadequate; and
- The minority community continues to live in fear.
Outlook
- Scrutinise voters' list to see if those missing from riot-affected areas had returned;
- Check if identity cards and other verification papers were in place to establish the identity of voters;
- Assess the level of rehabilitation provided by the Gujarat government to riot victims. To wit, were houses rebuilt, compensations paid and are localities secure;
- Inquire whether intimidation of traumatised voters continues since this may come in the way of their exercising their franchise freely and fearlessly.
- Gauge the extent of displacement of riot victims; and
- Establish the number of cases registered by the police against politicians and rioters.
Outlook
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