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The Morning Brief
Polls On My Pod: The Jal, Jungle, Zameen Struggle
May 15, 2024
Environmental journalist Nidhi Sharma explores the impact of coal mining on elephants and villagers in India's coal belt. She delves into the challenges faced by tribal communities and the recent elections in Naxal-controlled regions, discussing development vs. environmental concerns and the positive transformation in voting dynamics. Tune in for insights on voter turnout, election security, and encouraging civic engagement.
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- Tribals in coal belt demand solutions for crop destruction amidst mining threats, posing a dilemma on balancing development and environmental protection.
- Villagers in Naxal-controlled regions of Jharkhand boost election turnout, raising questions on rebuilding communities post Naxal influence.
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Reservation Debate in Indian Elections
As the Lok Sabha elections 2024 progress, the main narrative revolves around the opposition's claim that the BJP aims to change India's constitution and eliminate reservations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The BJP refutes these allegations, dismissing them as lies propagated by the opposition. With a significant portion of parliamentary seats reserved for SCs and STs, the reservation debate has gained prominence in the election discourse.
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