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Was criticism freer and governance stronger under Congress? A viral comparison mixes real achievements with sweeping claims

A reel contrasts Congress-era dissent, cinema, RTI, fuel prices, science and markets with today's India. Historical records support the RTI law and Antarctic milestones, but the claims that markets never fell or critics were never suppressed do not survive scrutiny.

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MP Municipal Purchases: ₹1 Lakh Dustbin Claim, ₹11,800 Bulb and ₹33,500 Phenyl Price Gaps

A reel alleges extraordinary prices for dustbins, bulbs and phenyl under Madhya Pradesh’s government. An April 2026 municipal procurement review documented major price gaps; by October, action against 392 officials was reported. The ₹1 lakh dustbin claim remains unsubstantiated.

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Shabana Azmi joins CJP’s July 2026 student protest: a history of activism meets the fight for examination accountability

Shabana Azmi joined the CJP-led student protest on 19–20 July 2026, defending peaceful demonstration amid demands for accountability over the NEET-UG paper leak. Her presence connected a long history of housing-rights activism with a new dispute over exams, policing and students’ right to be heard.

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Naseeruddin Shah backs SRFTI students as campus disciplinary action raises questions over protest rights

Naseeruddin Shah accused the BJP of intimidating protesting students at Kolkata’s Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute. Hostel-evacuation directions and disciplinary notices are documented, but claims of surveillance and BJP-directed retaliation remain unproven; SRFTI says it acted over misconduct.

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Pilibhit’s 10,470 irregular voter-list changes: how Form 8 approvals failed and who is accountable

An official inquiry found 10,470 unsupported voter-record corrections in Pilibhit after the April 2026 electoral-roll revision. An FIR against election staff, complaints of changed voter identities and a wider Uttar Pradesh audit raise urgent questions about safeguards, accountability and the voting rights of affected electors.

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Race Course Mosque: Police restrictions, demolition fears and unequal assurances amid Delhi evictions

At Delhi’s Race Course Mosque, a reporter describes restricted access and alleges police mistreatment, while contrasting uncertainty over the heritage mosque with assurances reportedly given to a neighbouring temple. Court records, demolition reports and Section 163 notices reveal a larger dispute over public land, worship, press access and fair treatment.

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Gold, Petrol, Sugar and Pollution: What BJP Leaders Actually Said and What the Reel Gets at

A satirical reel links costly gold, petrol and sugar to a bleak prediction about polluted air. BJP leaders have made related remarks, but in different settings. Their actual statements raise a sharper question about affordability, public health and government accountability.

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Javed Akhtar’s Shivaji Park Question: Should Noise Rules Apply Equally to CJP Protests and Political Rallies?

After residents opposed the 2 October 2026 CJP protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, Javed Akhtar sarcastically questioned whether they would object as strongly to party rallies. The dispute highlights real noise and access concerns, longstanding court restrictions and the need for fair, proportionate protest rules—not proof of residents’ hypocrisy.

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Jagriti Mishra’s Delhi animal shelter demolition dispute: Notice, bribery claims and the animals at risk

Jagriti Mishra says a shelter being built for injured and paralysed animals was demolished without notice after an alleged bribe demand. Reports confirm a public dispute, but the legality of construction, official demolition papers and bribery claim remain unresolved, leaving both municipal accountability and animal care in focus.

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Was criticism freer and governance stronger under Congress? A viral comparison mixes real achievements with sweeping claims