Political parties oppose restriction in announcing freebies

Last Updated: Monday, August 12, 2013, 16:22

Major political parties barring the Bahujan Samaj Party on Monday opposed any restriction on them in announcing freebies in election manifestos.

Aruna Roy, Harsh Mander oppose move to amend RTI Act

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 22:13

RTI activists opposed Cabinet`s decision to keep political parties out of the ambit of Right To Information Act by amending the transparency law.

Political parties to be kept out of RTI Act`s preview: Balbir Punj

Last Updated: Sunday, August 4, 2013, 23:34

BJP on Sunday defended the party decision to support the Centre`s move to amend laws and keep political parties out of the purview of RTI Act.

Cambodia to set up independent poll investigation

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 19:12

The two rival parties claiming victory in Cambodia`s General Election reached an agreement with the state NEC to investigate polling irregularities.

Political parties demand re-survey of Indo-Myanmar border

Last Updated: Saturday, August 3, 2013, 13:24

All major political parties and various social organisations on Saturday demanded immediate halt of the ongoing construction of fencing along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur until a proper re-survey of the borderline is done.

Government defends move to amend RTI Act, activists furious

Last Updated: Friday, August 2, 2013, 17:32

The government Friday defended its decision to amend the RTI Act to keep political parties out of its ambit, saying they would not be able to function if the CIC order was implemented. The step however drew criticism from activists, who contended it would result in an erosion of transparency and accountability.