Author: The Diplomat India Editorial Team

Manipur has witnessed another serious outbreak of violence, with at least nine people killed and several houses set on fire across its hill districts over a period of approximately 24 hours. The latest incidents have been reported in Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul, amid renewed tensions involving members of the Naga and Kuki communities. The violence began on Friday night in Chassad village in Kamjong district, where a 42-year-old Kuki woman, identified as Domkhonei Touthang, was killed by gunfire. The incident was followed by exchanges of fire between armed groups and further attacks in nearby areas. According to reports citing officials,…

New Delhi: Protests across India have cornered the Election Commission. The political opposition and youth activists are demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Millions of citizens are allegedly missing from the electoral rolls. The dispute centers entirely on voter-roll transparency and the integrity of the revision process. The controversy began with the alleged mass removal of voters during recent updates. The Indian Express published an investigation detailing discord within the three-member Election Commission. The internal conflict reportedly focused on the Special Intensive Revision schedule. The Election Commission flatly denies any irregularities. The body claims its commissioners…

New Delhi, September 29, 2026: The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear next week a Public Interest Litigation seeking the suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and questioning the manner in which the Election Commission of India has taken decisions relating to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before a three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana. Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for petitioner Rakesh Kumar Singh, sought an early hearing. The Chief Justice said the matter would be listed next…