India: Government Continues to Suppress Citizens’ Right to Information Ahead of Election

An anti-corruption protest by members of the Indian National Congress Party in October 2018. Jagadeesh Nv/ EPA

Besides denying information, the BJP government has also proposed amendments to the RTI law to control salaries and tenures of information commissioners.

CIC Orders Disclosure of Data on Rs 2,000 and Rs 500 Notes Printed Post-Demonetisation

Information Commissioner Sudhir Bharghava said that the data of total number of currency notes printed daily is not so sensitive as to attract exemption provisions of the RTI Act.

Maharashtra BJP Govt Waived Rs 59 Lakh Rent of Ex-ministers: RTI Reply

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis (Source: @Dev_Fadnavis twitter handle)

As per the reply to a query filed by RTI activist Anil Galgali, Khadse owed a rent of Rs 15.49 lakh while Gavit owed Rs 43.84 lakh to the Public Works Department.

Modi Govt Has Spent Rs 5,000 Cr On Advertising In 4.5 years, The Amount That UPA Spent In 10 Years

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UPA govt spent Rs 504 crore average on advertising every year. NDA govt spent Rs 1,202 crore average.

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