Delegates from 22 countries laud India's poll process International delegates from 22 countries lauded India's recent elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, highlighting impressive voter turnout and meticulous planning. Witnessing firsthand the seamless execution, including EVM usage and webcasting, they described the process as a "true festival of democracy." Delegates also noted the well-organized polling stations with facilities and praised the transparency measures in place. #India_recent #countries_lauded #laud_India #India_poll #lauded_India #countries_laud #highlighting_impressive #meticulous_planning #process_International #International_delegates
Cigarettes after tax: The post-February crisis, and how smokers are reacting India's recent steep cigarette tax hike has triggered immediate chaos, with prices soaring and supplies dwindling. Retailers are struggling, and consumers face inflated costs. This mirrors global trends where high taxes, without robust enforcement, fuel illicit trade and organized crime, potentially undermining public health goals and government revenue. #India #prices_soaring #reacting_India #India_recent #post-February_crisis #supplies_dwindling #cigarette_tax #steep_cigarette #tax_hike #recent_steep
