Guwahati: In this exclusive interview, veteran journalist and commentator Paranjay Guha Thakurta speaks with Paresh Malakar about the recent and unprecedented press conference held by the Election Commission of India (ECI). An incisive critic of the government's policies, Guha Thakurta provides his expert analysis on the CEC's responses to questions about allegations of "vote theft" and 'electoral roll irregularities'.
On 17 August, the Election Commission of India held a press conference, but what stole the spotlight were three sharp questions asked by freelance journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta. From the Bihar floods and SIR exercise, to the 65 lakh deleted voters and Supreme Court order on machine readable data, to the unusual rise of voters in Maharashtra, his queries have sparked a storm on social media. Even CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s response hasn’t silenced the buzz. Who really has the answers, the Election Commission or the journalist still ‘searching’? To know the complete details, Watch the Full Video Now!
चुनाव आयोग के पास जवाब नहीं था। ऐसा जवाब तो बिल्कुल नहीं था जिसे सुनकर वोट अधिकार यात्रा पर निकले राहुल गांधी के कदम ठिठक जाते। आज की प्रेस कांफ्रेंस के बाद राहुल गांधी को ही राहत मिली होगी। मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त के जवाबों में ऐसा कुछ भी नहीं था जिससे गोदी मीडिया को हमलावर होने का मौका मिलेगा। मुख्य चुनाव आयुक्त प्रक्रियाओं की व्याख्या कर रहे थे, वोटर लिस्ट में गड़बड़ी कैसे रुकेगी, इसे लेकर बहुत आश्वस्त नहीं कर रहे थे। फिर भी आपसे आग्रह है कि चुनाव आयुक्त की प्रेस काफ्रंस को पूरा देखिए और हमारा वीडियो भी। इस विवाद में हर किसी को दिलचस्पी लेनी चाहिए और अपना मत बनाना चाहिए।
India is expelling Bengali Muslims – stripping citizenship, detaining and deporting them to Bangladesh. The crackdown has spread nationwide, prompted by years of BJP propaganda and a news media all too willing to sell the story of a Muslim “enemy within”.
Contributors:
Shoaib Daniyal – Political editor, Scroll
Fatima Khan – Political journalist
Vaishna Roy – Editor, Frontline magazine
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta – Journalist and filmmaker
In the U.S. and India, powerful businessmen like Musk and Adani are working closely with the state. This growing alliance weakens democracy, limits dissent, and puts private interests above public good.
Less than 24 hours after the Indian armed forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 9—in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack on Apr 22—the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) issued an advisory stating that “all OTT platforms are mandated to remove all content originating in Pakistan.”
Nothing wrong in using Pegasus but will examine misuse against individuals: Supreme Court | LIVE
Dive into the latest Supreme Court hearing on the Pegasus spyware controversy! The court has ruled that using spyware for national security is not inherently wrong, but it will scrutinize allegations of misuse against private individuals. This video breaks down the key remarks from Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh, the arguments presented by petitioners, and what this means for privacy rights in India. We also explore the 2021 Pegasus Project revelations and the ongoing debate over surveillance. Stay informed on this critical issue affecting journalists, activists, and citizens. Don’t miss the full story—watch now and share your thoughts in the comments!
Eminent journalist, writer, and filmmaker Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, in an interview with Northeast Now (Assamese and video) editor-in-chief Paresh Malakar, discussed allegations of the government's alleged use of Israeli software Pegasus for snooping.Guha's interview preceded the Supreme Court hearing of the case, scheduled for April 22, 2025.
