Electoral

Opposition Parties in South Sudan Vocal Against New Electoral Law Ahead of Historic General Election

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JUBA, South Sudan — Opposition parties in South Sudan are expressing strong criticism of a recently implemented electoral regulation, claiming that it is designed to exclude them from the upcoming general election. This election will mark the first democratically elected government in the world’s youngest nation. The Coalition of Opposition Parties has submitted a petition to the country’s Political Party Council, demanding the repeal of the $50,000 registration fee imposed on parties intending to field candidates in the forthcoming polls. The People’s Progressive Party, SSOA, Coalition of Opposition Parties, and United People’s Party are among … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Chandrachud Rebukes Advocate Nedumpara in Heated Exchange Over Electoral Bonds

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New Delhi, India – Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued a reprimand to senior advocate Mathews Nedumpara following a heated exchange during a hearing on electoral bonds. The exchange occurred when Nedumpara raised questions about the Supreme Court’s ruling, claiming that the entire electoral bond judgment was made without the knowledge of the citizens. The bench disagreed with this statement, leading to further argument between Nedumpara and Chandrachud. Chandarchud firmly responded to Nedumpara’s raised voice, reminding him that they were in a court of law and not a public gathering. He urged Nedumpara to … Read more