Political

Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay Resigns, Set to Join BJP: A Major Political Shift in West Bengal

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Kolkata, India – Calcutta High Court Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay has confirmed his resignation and announced his intention to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress party. Justice Gangopadhyay, known for his involvement in a controversial bribery case, is expected to be fielded by the BJP in the upcoming general elections. Speculation suggests he may contest the Tamluk seat, which has been held by the Trinamool Congress since the 2009 election. Earlier today, Justice Gangopadhyay officially resigned and mentioned that he had already … Read more

Controversial Campaign Finance Law Triggers Surge in Political Contributions from Public Contractors in New Jersey

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Trenton, New Jersey – Public contractors in New Jersey funneled $1.6 million into political parties during the last election, taking advantage of weakened pay-to-play restrictions. These contributions, which were previously limited to prevent the exchange of campaign funds for public work contracts, have raised concerns among good government groups about political corruption and influence peddling in the state. The influx of money came after the implementation of the 2023 Elections Transparency Act, a controversial campaign finance law that was signed by Governor Phil Murphy in April. Under the new law, contractors were able to make … Read more

Rep. Andy Kim Takes Aim at Political Advantage in New Jersey Primaries with Lawsuit to Eliminate Organization Lines

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TRENTON, New Jersey – A federal judge in New Jersey has scheduled a hearing for March 18 to address a lawsuit filed by Representative Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) seeking to eliminate organization lines in the state’s primaries. U.S. District Court Judge Zahid Quraishi has expedited the briefing schedule, instructing opposition briefs and motions to intervene to be filed by March 6, with reply briefs due by March 12. Judge Quraishi intends to make a decision by April 5, although he remains open to issuing it earlier. The hearing will primarily focus on determining if county clerks … Read more

Controversial Judge Race Exposes Deep Divisions on Diversity and Political Influence in South Carolina

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COLUMBIA, S.C. – In a heated contest for a judgeship in South Carolina, tensions are running high over issues of race, cronyism, and party affiliation. The race has deeply divided lawmakers in the state and has become a focal point for discussions around diversity. The contentious race has sparked a vigorous debate between the candidates and lawmakers, with each side championing their preferred candidate. This dispute reflects the larger challenge of ensuring diversity in the judiciary, which has often been criticized for lacking representation from underrepresented communities. The contest has been particularly influenced by political … Read more