Model Code of Conduct gets into action immediately after announcing the date for election by ELECTION COMMISSION OF INDIA

An ancient legend explains why the Chambal is India’s cleanest river
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/reviews/book-excerpt-an-ancient-legend-explains-why-the-chambal-is-india-s-cleanest-river-95054

Climate change: Over a million farming households face acute food shortage in Zambia, warns Oxfam 

A severe drought, worsened by climate change & El Nino, has caused massive crop failures for half of the nation’s planted area
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/climate-change-over-a-million-farming-households-face-acute-food-shortage-in-zambia-warns-oxfam-95025

Britain’s seas are warming from John O’Groats to The Lizard, data collected by all-female rowboat crew finds

Kent, Thames Estuary, East Anglia, Yorkshire & the Humber, Northumberland and Scottish Lowlands notable exceptions
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/climate-change/britain-s-seas-are-warming-from-john-o-groats-to-the-lizard-data-collected-by-all-female-rowboat-crew-finds-95023

Poverty reduction in reverse, far-right populism to blame, says UN 2023 Human Development Report
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/governance/poverty-reduction-in-reverse-far-right-populism-to-blame-says-un-2023-human-development-report-95011

What is the ‘aid in dying’ bill that France is considering? 

The medical option will only be provided to adults, except those with psychiatric conditions and disorders like Alzeihmer’s
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/health/what-is-the-aid-in-dying-bill-that-france-is-considering--94946

FAO publishes first national report on AMR surveillance in India’s fisheries, livestock sectors

Data generated on AMR trends will be helpful to inform policy and decision making for AMR containment
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/fao-publishes-first-national-report-on-amr-surveillance-in-india-s-fisheries-livestock-sectors-94931

Yaounde Declaration: Health ministers of 11 African countries commit to end malaria deaths

But experts insist that such expressed political will must be accompanied by action on the ground  
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/africa/yaounde-declaration-health-ministers-of-11-african-countries-commit-to-end-malaria-deaths-94922

Who coined the slogan: "Swaraj is my birth right and I shall have it"?

#Facts and #beliefs rechecking supported by Sources like Bal Gangadhar Tilak's autobiography - "Mr. Tilak himself" , rather Wikipedia also.......

✅Joseph Baptista coined the phrase "Swaraj is my Birthright", that was later made popular by Tilak.

Joseph Baptista - Wikipedia
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Baptista

Go thru 👆to have more knowledge about others contribution of Joseph Bapista in Indian Freedom Struggle like :

👉Co-founder of the Indian Home Rule League alongside Tilak.He was the first president of the Indian Home Rule League established in 1916

👉Founded the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) in 1920

👉As an elected Mayor of Bombay Municipal Corporation,focused on improving civic infrastructure and public services✅

Link:https://cliqindia.com/a-new-dawn-for-electoral-finance-supreme-courts-landmark-order/104121/

A New Dawn for Electoral Finance: Supreme Court’s Landmark Order

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Electoral bonds scrutiny to enhance political funding accountability.
Supreme Court boosts electoral finance transparency with landmark order.

In an unprecedented move that marks a significant watershed moment in the annals of Indian politics, the Supreme Court’s recent directive on electoral finance transparency has set the stage for a transformative era. With the Election Commission of India announcing the dates for the 2024 general election, the timing of this judicial pronouncement could not have been more pertinent. This legal milestone underscores the critical importance of transparency in the mechanisms of political funding, shining a spotlight on the need for a cleaner, more accountable electoral process.

Enhanced Transparency in Political Funding

At the heart of this legal revolution is the Supreme Court’s emphasis on the disclosure of electoral bonds data. This pivotal step is regarded as essential for increasing transparency in political contributions, addressing a chronic issue that has plagued Indian democracy for decades. By mandating the release of information related to electoral bonds, the judiciary has provided a powerful tool for scrutinizing the sources of political funding, a move that promises to curb the influence of undisclosed financial contributions on the electoral process.

The Call for Sustained Transparency

The clamor for further transparency and deeper accountability in electoral finance is louder than ever, reflecting a societal demand for greater openness in governance. This sentiment is not just a fleeting concern but a profound expectation from the incoming government to prioritize the integrity of electoral finance. The imperative is clear: to avoid a regression to the opaque funding methods that marred the political landscape prior to 2018. The journey towards transparency is not without challenges, but the resolve to maintain and enhance the progress made thus far remains unwavering.

Preventing a Backslide into Opacity

Central to the discourse on electoral finance transparency is the determination to prevent a return to the less transparent funding practices of the past. The pre-2018 era, characterized by shadowy financial contributions with little to no public disclosure, stands as a cautionary tale. The Supreme Court’s directive serves as a bulwark against such regressions, ensuring that the strides made towards transparency are not only preserved but also built upon.

A Crucial Step Towards Integrity and Fairness

The Supreme Court’s order represents more than a legal mandate; it is a significant stride towards fostering an electoral environment that is open, accountable, and reflective of the people’s aspirations for integrity and fairness in governance. This legal and regulatory shift is a testament to the collective desire for a political system that prioritizes the public interest over private gains, setting a new benchmark for electoral finance transparency.

As India gears up for the 2024 general elections, the implications of this landmark order are far-reaching, offering a beacon of hope for a more transparent, accountable, and democratic political process. The journey towards this ideal may be fraught with challenges, but the foundation laid by the Supreme Court’s order has unequivocally set the nation on a path towards a brighter, more transparent future in electoral politics.