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Decadal Review (2010-2019): Crime Rate increases both in the case of Crimes against Women & SCs
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
January 7, 2021
2020 marked the end of a decade. We review various indicators through this decade in a series of stories. Data from the NCRB indicates that the crime rate increased during this 10-year period both in the case of crimes against women and crimes against SCs.
The year 2020 is the last year of the previous decade. At this important juncture, we take a look at the trend in various indicators during this decade.
The year 2020 was full of uncertainties. Amidst the unprecedented pandemic situation, India also witnessed tensions at the borders, natural disasters like cyclones and torrential rains, and locust attacks. One of the possible implications of an economic upheaval could be an increase in crimes as a result of unemployment. The data pertaining to the crime scene in India in 2020 is yet to be released. The National Crime Records Bureau releases the annual report on ‘Crimes in India’ that provides data on all the registered crimes in a calendar year. For instance, the data for the year 2019 was released in September 2020. But, the reports for 2017 and 2018 were released back to back after a delay of 1-2 years in the latter half of 2019. In this story, we take a look at the trend in the rate of crimes against women as well the atrocities committed against Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the previous decade i.e., 2010 to 2019.
Crime rate gives a clearer picture of the Crime situation
Instead of the actual number of crimes which usually is dependent on population & other factors, Crime rates reveal a more accurate picture since the rate is normalized for population differences.
It should be noted that the crime rate for 2011 was calculated in the NCRB’s report using the provisional population census of 2011 whereas the crime rates for 2012 have been calculated on the basis of projected mid-year population for 2012 based on the 2001 Census data. The projected population for some states is less than the provisional population of 2011 Census data. Similar projections for respective years have been used in the subsequent reports up to 2017. Projections based on the 2011 census have been used in the 2018 and 2019 reports.  With respect to crimes against SCs, provisional census data of 2011 has been used in 2012 also. The actual population as per the 2011 census has been used since then.
At the same time, the crime rate in the case of crimes against women & SCs was calculated based on the total population till 2011. However, from 2012, the rate was calculated based on the population of the respective group (one lakh women, one lakh SCs, etc). Hence in all these categories, there is a sudden increase in the crime rate in 2012.
Rate of registered rape cases increased post Nirbhaya incident and come down since 2016
The year 2020 began with the issuance of a death warrant for the four convicts in the gruesome 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape incident. Following repeated petitions filed by the convicts to delay their execution, the four were finally hanged in Tihar in the early hours of 20 March 2020, more than seven years after the incident. The incident resulted in a huge public outcry demanding safety for women. The incident also pushed the government to make changes to the existing laws that prescribe increased punishment for the offenders.
Post this incident, there was a substantial increase in the number of registered rape cases. In 2013, the year following this incident, the number of registered rape cases went up by over 30%.
The rate of registered rapes is calculated per lakh population and is observed to have increased from 4.26 in 2012 to almost 5.7 in 2013. That is, in 2012, four to five women out of every one lakh person reported a case of rape. This increased to almost six women per lakh population in 2013 following the Nirbhaya incident. It is also observed that the crime rate in the case of rape reached a high of 6.3 in 2016 and has come down since then.
The incident paved the way for the Nirbhaya fund to be launched by the government in 2013 to bolster women’s safety in the country. Further, the Juvenile delinquency law was amended in 2015 to allow the trial of children aged 16 to 18 years as adults for heinous crimes such as rape and murder.
Conviction rate in cases of rape is between 26-27%
In an earlier story by Factly, it was observed that the conviction rate in cases of rape (calculated as a percentage of cases which resulted in conviction among those cases whose trials were completed in that year) was always between 26 to 27% in the last two decades except in 2017 when it crossed 30%.
Globally, crimes against women were less reported during lockdowns and domestic violence cases increased
In the first half of 2020, most countries globally went into national lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus infection. According to an assessment by the UN across 34 countries to study the impact of COVID-19 on gender-based domestic violence against women and girls, it was noted that reporting of cases of sexual assault and rape had reduced. Once lockdown measures were relaxed, the violence level went back to the previous levels. It was also noted that more women took to helplines to report incidents. Cases of domestic violence had also increased globally.
In India, cases of domestic violence get reported under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. Under this section, the husband or any of his family members could be imprisoned and penalised if they are found guilty of harassing the wife. Such cases constituted nearly 27% of the cases of violence against women in 2018 and almost 31% in 2019.
Crimes against women was the highest in 2019
The total number of cases of crimes against women crossed 4 lakh cases in 2019. As compared to 2010, the number has gone up by nearly 53%. The rate of crimes against women per lakh population touched an all-time high of 62.4 in 2019. The crime rate has been increasing over the years and crossed 60 for the first time in 2019.
Under-reporting is an issue in crimes against women
While looking at the figures pertaining to crimes against women, it should be kept in mind that only those crimes which get reported are considered in the compiled data. Women can be hesitant to come forward and register a compliant because of social reasons. Under-reporting of crimes across states is evident in comparing the NCRB numbers with that of NFHS findings. (A detailed story by Factly on the findings from the NFHS-5 survey was published earlier.)
High pendency and low conviction continue in Crimes against women
Data from the NCRB report further indicates that the pendency rate in the cases of crimes against women was more than 90% and hardly 10% of the cases that come for trial get disposed of each year. The conviction rate is also low, about 25% among disposed cases.
Hathras incident raised the issue of caste violence
In September 2020, the alleged rape and murder of a young woman in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh raised the issue of caste-based violence and discrimination alongside women’s safety. The victim belonged to a Scheduled Caste and allegations were made that the victim’s caste influenced the actions of police and public authorities. The alleged perpetrators belonged to an influential caste. Similar instances were also reported from other states. The majority of the cases of crimes against SCs recorded in 2019 were targeted against women belonging to the SCs.
Crime rate against SCs has risen
Crimes against members of the Scheduled Castes are recorded under the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 when the alleged perpetrator is not an SC. The crime rate for atrocities against SCs was the highest in 2014 when 23 persons out of one lakh population of SCs reported atrocities against them. This reached a low of 20.3 in 2016 only to steadily increase to 22.8 in 2019.
Many challenges for vulnerable communities in reporting cases
As already seen earlier in Factly’s story, there are many hindrances to reporting a crime by SCs. Victims are discouraged to report through threatening, to avoid filing complaints against perpetrators from influential castes. Under-reporting is also evident. Further, the pendency rate of cases of crimes against SCs was also high.
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Deceased Chhotu Yadav’s girlfriend Aarti Yadav is alive; Unrelated video shared as her last rites visuals - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 17, 2023
A video is being shared on social media claiming it is the visuals showing the last rites of Aarti Yadav, the woman who got national media attention after her boyfriend Chhotu Yadav was killed by her family for being in love with her. The post claims that Aarti Yadav too had passed away recently. Let’s verify the claim made in the post.
Claim: Video showing the last rites of Aarti Yadav.
Fact:  Aarti Yadav from the Araria district of Bihar is still alive. Aarti Yadav’s husband and Chhotu Yadav’s brother Manu Yadav published the latest videos of Aarti Yadav on his YouTube channel. Lately, Aarti Yadav was hospitalised because of bad health. She is discharged from the hospital. The video shared in the post has nothing to do with Aarti Yadav. Hence, the claim made in the post is False.
On reverse image search of the screenshots of the video, we could not find any reliable sources related to the video shared in the post. When we searched to check whether Aarti Yadav from the Araria district of Bihar had recently passed away, we could not find any news reports confirming this information on the internet.
In November 2022, Aarti Yadav married her deceased boyfriend Chhotu Yadav’s brother Manu Yadav in a private ceremony.  Manu Yadav created a YouTube channel and has been publishing day-to-day-life videos of Aarti Yadav on it. Lately, Aarti Yadav was hospitalised because of bad health. She was discharged from the hospital. Manu Yadav even published the latest videos of Aarti Yadav after she was discharged from the hospital. A few of those videos can be seen here and here.
On comparing the images of Aarti Yadav and the deceased woman shown in the post, it can be confirmed that the deceased woman shown in the video was not Aarti Yadav.
To sum it up, an unrelated video was shared as the visuals showing the last rites of Aarti Yadav.

source: news-factly

license: Creative Commons - Attribution - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Decline in NOTA share continues in Jharkhand Assembly Elections of 2019
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
January 2, 2020
Since the introduction of NOTA on the EVM, there has been an increased interest in the evaluation of NOTA vote share. Similar to the nationwide trend, the NOTA vote share in 2019 Jharkhand Assembly elections was less than the 2014 assembly elections.
NOTAoption on the EVMs was introduced by Election Commission of India in October 2013, in accordance with the Supreme
Court Judgement on 27September 2013, in People’s Unionfor Civil Liberties Vs the Union of India case.
Atotal of 46 elections (44 Assembly and 2 Lok Sabha) were conducted since theinception of NOTA, with the Assembly elections in Jharkhand being the latestone. As observed in an earlier
story of Factly, the vote share of NOTA is on a continuousdecline since its introduction.
Anothergeneral trend is that NOTA polls a higher share of votes in the reserved seats i.e.SC & ST than in the general constituencies.
Jharkhandis one of the states which has a sizeable ST population. In this story, we lookat the NOTA related numbers in the recently concluded Jharkhand assemblyelections.
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of NOTA votes decreased in 2019 compared to 2014 Assembly elections
Boththe assembly elections in 2014 and 2019 for the state of Jharkhand were heldacross 81 constituencies.  Of these, 44constituencies are in the ‘General’ category, 9 are SC reserved seats and 28  are ST reserved seats.
Outof around 1.38 crore total votes polled in 2014 assembly elections, 2.35 lakhvotes were polled for NOTA i.e. 1.7% of the total. The total number of votespolled in 2019 assembly elections increased to 1.5 crores. However, the numberof votes for NOTA have reduced to 2.05 lakh votes with the NOTA vote sharingfalling to 1.36% of the total.
Votesfor NOTA were polled across all the 81 constituencies in both the 2014 and 2019assembly elections.
In2014, the highest share of NOTA was 4.3% in Jagannathpur. Out of the total1,13,318 votes polled in that constituency, NOTA polled 4,919 votes.
Thesame constituency polled the highest share for NOTA even in 2019. However, theshare reduced to 3.6% with 4,092 votes polled for NOTA out of the total 1,13,558votes.  In 2014, NOTA was at 5 position in this constituency while in 2019, NOTA was in the 8 position.Jagannathpur is a ST reserved seat.
Fall
in the share of NOTA votes in Reserved as well as General seats.
In2014 Jharkhand Assembly elections, around 81.94 lakh votes were polled in the44 General constituencies of which NOTA polled 97,965 votes i.e. 1.2%. Both thenumber of votes and the vote share for NOTA in general constituencies decreasedin 2019 assembly elections with 86,615 votes of NOTA i.e. a share of 0.98% outof the total 88.83 lakhs.
Inthe 28 ST reserved constituencies, 43.43 lakh votes were polled in 2019assembly elections as against 40.56 lakh votes in 2014. Of these the votes, theshare of votes for NOTA was 2.29% with 92,697 votes in 2014, while in 2019, theshare fell to 1.87 % with 81,345 votes.
Thehighest share of NOTA votes is in the SC reserved constituencies, although NOTAshare in these constituencies also fell in 2019 compared to 2014.  In the 9 SC reserved seats, 16.17 lakhs voteswere polled in 2014 which increased to 18.22 lakh votes in 2019. However, only37,090 votes were polled for NOTA in 2019 as against 44,377 votes in 2014.Although the share of 2.04% votes for NOTA in 2019 in the SC reserved seats ishigher compared to General and ST reserved seats, it is less than the NOTA voteshare in these constituencies in 2014 when it was 2.74%.
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a single Constituency in 2019 polled more than 4% NOTA
Inthe 2014 assembly elections, 3 constituencies had vote share of more than 4%for NOTA. Of these two were SC reserved seats and the other is a ST reservedseat. However, none of the constituencies polled more than 4% for NOTA in the 2019Assembly elections.
As mentioned earlier, the highest vote share for NOTA in 2019 is 3.6% in Jagannathpur constituency, which is a ST reserved seat. It has to be noted that this was also the seat with highest NOTA vote share of 4.3% in 2014.
Ofthe two other seats with more than 4% NOTA share in 2014, NOTA polled only 0.8%in 2019 in Simaria constituency which polled 4.1% in 2014.
Thenumber of constituencies with less that 1% vote share  for NOTA has increased in 2019 Assemblyelections compared to 2014. While there were 19 such constituencies in the 2014elections, the number has increased to 29 in 2019 with the major increase inGeneral seats. In 25 out of 44 General seats, NOTA polled less than 1% in 2019while it was 18 in previous assembly elections of 2014.
NOTA
was in the ‘Top 5’ in 31 constituencies in 2019 Assembly elections
Thebest position that NOTA secured in 2019 Assembly elections is third.  NOTA occupied 3 place in the three constituencies of – Gumla, Manika andSisai , with all the three of them being ST reserved seats. NOTA polled 3266,4980 and 5013 i.e. 2.32%, 3.32% and 3.09% respectively in these constituencies.In all these three constituencies the margin of victory of the winningcandidate is higher than the votes polled by NOTA.
NOTAvotes were in the 4 position in 11 constituencies of which 5 werein General category seats, 2 in SC reserved and 4 in ST reserved seats. In 17 otherconstituencies, NOTA stood at 5 position. Of these, 2 are Generalseats, 4 SC reserved seats and 11 ST reserved seats.
Overall
share of NOTA in 2019 Lok Sabha elections decreased compared to 2014
The share of NOTA votes in 2014 Lok Sabha elections in the 14 constituencies of Jharkhand was 1.5%, while it reduced to 1.26% in 2019 elections to Lok Sabha.
Ofthe 14 Lok Sabha seats in Jharkhand, 8 seats are General seats, 5 are STreserved and only one seat is SC reserved. NOTA polled the highest share inSinghbhum constituency in 2014 with 3.4% of the total vote. The NOTA share inthis constituency reduced to 2.7% in 2019 Lok Sabha elections. However, it isstill the constituency with highest share of NOTA votes of all the 14constituencies in Jharkhand. Singhbhum is a ST reserved constituency.
Whilethe NOTA vote share decreased in most of the constituencies in 2019 Lok Sabhaelections, the five constituencies of Chatra, Giridh, Godda , Hazaribagh andKodarma saw an increase in the NOTA share. Of these , Giridh and Kodarma have asignificant share of NOTA votes. Significantly all these 5 constituencies areGeneral seats.
4,879votes i.e. 0.5% was polled for NOTA in Giridh, which increased to 19708 votesfor NOTA in 2019 i.e. 1.78%.
Meanwhilein Kodarma, 31,164 votes were polled for NOTA in 2019 i.e. 2.57% , an increase from6,712 votes i.e. 0.7 % in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Declining
share of NOTA votes in Jharkhand similar to the trend across the nation
Asobserved in an earlier
story of Factly, the share of NOTA votes is on a declineover the years. In a similar trend, there has been a fall in the share of NOTAvotes in Jharkhand in both the Assembly elections as well as Lok Sabhaelections.
However, despite the fall in the overall share,SC & ST reserved seats still poll a higher share of NOTA votes compared tothat of General seats. The 2019 Jharkhand assembly elections were no exception.

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Declining Child Sex Ratio in India - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
January 12, 2015
Declining Child Sex Ratio in India is an alarming trend. Its disturbing to see the discrimination of the girl child even today. Who is responsible for this? Is it the Government? or the Society?

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DECODE | Are You a Citizen of India? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
January 18, 2020
Amidst all the protests against and justifications for the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, there seems to be some confusion about who the Indian citizen is, and how a person can call themselves one. In this video, we cover all these points, with a note on what has changed and for whom with this amendment.
For detailed reading, please go through the following:
Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more.

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DECODE (English) | S1E1 - Indian Elections - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 16, 2019
The first season of ‘DECODE’ is finally here. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections are just around the corner. And so, we are talking about Elections.
In the first episode, find answers to what happened in Independent India’s first ever election, how have elections progressed, what did Election Commission of India do Right, where are we now and where are we headed.
For more information, go through the narrative report of the first ever general election in the country (https://eci.gov.in/files/file/7448-first-general-elections-in-india-vol-i-1951-1952/)
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E10 - Women’s Representation in Indian Electoral Politics - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 18, 2019
In the 10th episode & the season finale, we talk about the representation of Women in Indian electoral politics with specific reference to the Lok Sabha & the State Assembly
– What is the state of Women’s representation today?
– Where does India stand on the issue when compared to others?
– What is the stand of various political parties on the issue of
Women’s Reservation?
– What can be done to improve the situation?
– Are there success any stories?
Further Reading
Women MPs in Lok Sabha
Women in Parliament – India Vs Other Nations
Here is what various Parties told the Parliamentary committee on Women’s Reservation
Representation to Participation: Women in Panchayat Raj Institutions & State Assemblies
Women Ministers: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
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DECODE (English) | S1E2 - Voter Registration & Voting - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 27, 2019
In the 2nd episode, we talk about ‘Voter Registration’ & the process of ‘Voting’. In this episode, find answers to the following
– For detailed information on voter registration, visit the NVSP portal
– Also watch our explainer video on voter registration
– For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E3 - Political Parties - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 1, 2019
In the 3rd episode, we talk about the most important part of any democracy, the ‘Political Parties’.
– Why do we need political parties in a democracy?
– How are they formed & registered?
– What is the criteria for recognition as a State or National Party?
– Issues with political parties
– How can we make things better?
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E4 - Everything about Political Party Funding & Election Funding in India - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 6, 2019
In the 4th episode, we discuss all the issues related to electoral & political funding in India
For detailed information on financial reports submitted by political parties, visit the following links
For detailed information on Electoral Bonds, watch our explainer video
For detailed information & analysis on Political Party Donations, Income & other details, go through ADR reports
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English)| S1E5 - Voter Cheatsheet - Here is what you should do before the Voting Day - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 16, 2019
In the 5th episode, we present you a cheat sheet. This will let you know about the things to do before the voting day
Voter & Polling Booth Information: www.nvsp.in
Voter Helpline App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eci.citizen
Voter Helpline SMS details: https://eci.gov.in/files/file/9353-voter-helpline-1950/
List of Candidates & their Affidavits: https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/
Summary Information on Candidates: myneta.info
Performance of Lok Sabha MPs: http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberHomePage.aspx
MPLADS: https://mplads.gov.in/
Model Code of Conduct:  https://eci.gov.in/mcc/
cVigil App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.eci.cvigil
List of Observers: https://eci.gov.in/general-election/general-elections-2019/
National Grievance Service of ECI: https://eci-citizenservices.eci.nic.in/
BJP Manifesto: https://www.bjp.org/en/manifesto2019
Congress Manifesto: https://manifesto.inc.in/en/
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit https://factly.in/category/lselections/
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
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DECODE (English)| S1E6 - What is the Model Code of Conduct? What can a citizen do? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 20, 2019
In the 6th episode, we discuss the Model Code of Conduct. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines & rules to be followed by political parties and contesting candidates once the election schedule is announced. It has guidelines in four broad categories
In addition, there are loose guidelines on manifestos, social media etc.
Model Code of Conduct:  https://eci.gov.in/mcc/
cVigil App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.eci.cvigil
List of Observers: https://eci.gov.in/general-election/general-elections-2019/
National Grievance Service of ECI: https://eci-citizenservices.eci.nic.in/
List of MCC violation reports during the current election: https://cvigil.eci.gov.in/mcc
Detailed Story on what the Model Code of Conduct: https://factly.in/model-code-conduct/
Explainer Video on MCC: https://factly.in/explainer-video-what-is-the-model-code-of-conduct-enforced-during-elections-2/
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E7 - कैंडिडेट्स द्वारा दायर किए गए एफिडेविट की समझ कैसे बनाएं? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 27, 2019
7 वीं एपिसोड में, हम चुनाव लड़ने वाले उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दायर हलफनामों के बारे में चर्चा करते हैं। फॉर्म -26 में हलफनामे में निम्नलिखित विवरण शामिल हैं
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं. DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 7th episode, we discuss about the affidavits filed by contesting candidates. The affidavit in Form-26 contains the following details
All the affidavits starting with the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections can be found here
For earlier affidavits, visit this link
Copy of Form -26
For summary information on affidavits, visit MyNeta
For further details on the documents & affidavit, read this story
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E7 - How to make sense of the Affidavit filed by Contesting Candidates? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 29, 2019
In the 7th episode, we discuss about the affidavits filed by contesting candidates. The affidavit in Form-26 contains the following details
All the affidavits starting with the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections can be found here
For earlier affidavits, visit this link
Copy of Form -26
For summary information on affidavits, visit MyNeta
For further details on the documents & affidavit, read this story
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E8 - What are Election Manifestos & What to make of them? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 1, 2019
In the 8th episode, we discuss about election manifestos that political parties release just before elections. Among other things, know about
– What are manifestos meant for?
– What to make of the manifestos?
– The details of existing guidelines on manifestos
– What can we do as citizens & citizen groups?
– What changes are required to ensure manifestos are taken seriously by political parties & people?
Check the following for more details
For Manual on Model Code of Conduct that has guidelines on manifestos, click here
For detailed Story on what the Model Code of Conduct, click here
Watch the Explainer Video on MCC here
For Manifestos of various political parties for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, click the following links
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S1E9 - The story of NOTA & What lies ahead? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 13, 2019
In the 9th episode, we discuss the story behind NOTA on the EVMs & the numbers associated
– How did NOTA come about?
– What are the NOTA vote share trends so far?
– What are the disconcerting issues with with usage of NOTA?
– Best Practices on NOTA from the State Election Commissions
– What lies ahead?
Further Reading
Order of the Maharashtra SEC – https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/Site/Upload/Pdf/Order%20of%20NOTA.pdf
Order of the Haryana SEC – http://secharyana.gov.in/web/assets/uploads/2017/02/order%20NOTA%20-%202018.pdf
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E1 - Introduction to Parliament of India - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 25, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the first episode, we discuss the parliamentary form of democracy, the role of the parliament in particular, introduction to the Lok Sabha & the Rajya Sabha.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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How to Engage with & Follow Parliament Proceedings - DECODE (English) | S2E10 - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
February 8, 2020
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 10th episode, we explain the detailed step-by-step manner on how to engage and follow the proceedings in parliament, both the Lok Sabha & the Rajya Sabha. We tell you how to check the Provisional calendar, list of businesses, and how to search for bills, synopsis and questions asked in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.

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DECODE (English) | S2E2 - What Happens in Parliament - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 3, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 2nd episode, we tell you what happens in the parliament.All the terms like the question hour, zero hour ,debates,sessions ,and discussions of Parliament are explained.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E3 - Members of Parliament (MP) - Responsibilities, Salary, Perks & Privileges - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 9, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 3rd episode, we tell you about the Members of Parliament (MPs), their salaries, amenities ,perks, role and responsibilities, privileges, details of MPLADS etc. In this episode, learn all about what is it to be like a MP and what all we should look for to track our MP’s work/performance.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E4 - What is the Question Hour in Parliament? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 16, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 4th episode, we tell you  all about the Question Hour. We explain how the questions are picked up,what is a starred and unstarred question, what is a  supplementary questions with few examples of questions asked by our MPs
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E5 - What is the process of law making in Parliament? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 23, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 5th episode, we tell you about the entire process of law making in India, the format of a bill,how a bill becomes an act in the parliament ,the difference between private member bill and government bill,how common public can engage with law making process.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E6 - What is the role of Standing Committees in Parliament? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
December 19, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 6th episode, we tell you about the  Parliamentary committees,types of parliamentary committees, Department Related Standing Committees,bills referred to it and reports presented by the committees, their role & responsibilities, what happened during the various lok sabha terms etc.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.

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DECODE (English) | S2E7 - What is the role of the Speaker in the Lok Sabha? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 6, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 7th episode, we tell you about the role and responsibilities of the Lok Sabha Speaker.We explain speaker’s powers, about the no-confidence motion, anti-defection law and Money bill.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.

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DECODE (English) | S2E8 - Union Budget- Overview and Revenues - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 13, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 8th episode, we explain you about the process of budget making in India. We tell you about the government receipts,  revenue receipts,capital receipts and borrowings. We also discuss when the budget is presented, the kind of consultations that take place, types of taxes among other things.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (English) | S2E9 - Union Budget- Expenditure, Deficit and Actuals - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 20, 2019
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’. The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 9th episode, we tell you about the various types of  government expenditure-revenue expenditure and capital expenditure. We also discuss what is Fiscal deficit, Revenue deficit, FRBM act and government’s expenditure on Centrally sponsored  schemes and Central sector schemes.
For detailed reading, click on the following
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E1 - भारत के चुनाव - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 19, 2019
‘DECODE’ का पहला सीजन यहां है। इस सीजन में हम चुनावों के बारे में बात करेंगे.
पहले एपिसोड में, स्वतंत्र भारत के पहले चुनाव में क्या हुआ, कैसे चुनाव आगे बढ़े, भारत के चुनाव आयोग ने क्या सही किया, हम अभी कहां हैं और हम कहां जा रहे हैं, इसका जवाब जानिए.
For more information, go through the narrative report of the first ever general election in the country (https://eci.gov.in/files/file/7448-first-general-elections-in-india-vol-i-1951-1952/)
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
DECODE is about on simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E10 - भारतीय चुनावी राजनीति में महिला प्रतिनिधित्व - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 18, 2019
10 वीं एपिसोड में और सीज़न के समापन में, हम भारतीय चुनावी राजनीति में महिलाओं के प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में लोकसभा और राज्य विधानसभा के विशेष संदर्भ में बात करते हैं
– आज महिलाओं के प्रतिनिधित्व की स्थिति क्या है?
– दूसरों की तुलना में भारत इस मुद्दे पर कहां खड़ा है?
– महिला आरक्षण के मुद्दे पर विभिन्न राजनीतिक दलों का क्या रुख है?
– स्थिति को सुधारने के लिए क्या किया जा सकता है?
– क्या कोई सफलता की कहानियां हैं?
In the 10th episode & the season finale, we talk about the representation of Women in Indian electoral politics with specific reference to the Lok Sabha & the State Assembly
– What is the state of Women’s representation today?
– Where does India stand on the issue when compared to others?
– What is the stand of various political parties on the issue of
Women’s Reservation?
– What can be done to improve the situation?
– Are there success any stories?
Further Reading
Women MPs in Lok Sabha
Women in Parliament – India Vs Other Nations
Here is what various Parties told the Parliamentary committee on Women’s Reservation
Representation to Participation: Women in Panchayat Raj Institutions & State Assemblies
Women Ministers: Breaking the Glass Ceiling
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E2 - मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन और मतदान - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 28, 2019
दूसरी एपिसोड में, हम ‘मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन‘ और ‘मतदान की प्रक्रिया‘ के बारे में बात करते हैं।इस एपिसोड में इन सवालोंका समाधान पाईये
– भारत में मतदाता के रूप में कोई कैसे रजिस्ट्रेशन कर सकता है?
– मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन के लिए योग्यता प्रमाण क्या हैं?
– मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन के लिए क्या क्या फॉर्म भरने होंगे?
– एनआरआईवोटिंग
– मतदान का महत्व
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए  कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं.  DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 2nd episode, we talk about ‘Voter Registration’ & the process of ‘Voting’. In this episode, find answers to the following
– For detailed information on voter registration, visit the NVSP portal
– Also watch our explainer video on voter registration
– For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E3 - Political Parties (राजनीतिक दलें) - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
March 30, 2019
तीसरी एपिसोड में, हम किसी भी लोकतंत्र के सबसे महत्वपूर्ण भाग, ‘राजनीतिक दलों’ के बारे में बात करते हैं।
– हमें लोकतंत्र में राजनीतिक दलों की आवश्यकता क्यों है?
– राजनीतिक दल कैसे बनते हैं और इनका रजिस्ट्रेशन कैसे होते हैं?
– राज्य या राष्ट्रीय पार्टी के रूप में मान्यता के मापदंड (क्राइटेरिया) क्या हैं?
– राजनीतिक दलों के साथ मुद्दे क्या हैं
– हम इन चीजों को बेहतर कैसे बना सकते हैं?
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं. DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 3rd episode, we talk about the most important part of any democracy, the ‘Political Parties’.
– Why do we need political parties in a democracy?
– How are they formed & registered?
– What is the criteria for recognition as a State or National Party?
– Issues with political parties
– How can we make things better?
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E4 - भारत में पॉलिटिकल पार्टी फंडिंग और इलेक्शन फंडिंग के बारे में सारी जानकारी - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 9, 2019
4th एपिसोड में, हम भारत में चुनावी और राजनीतिक फंडिंग से जुड़े सभी मुद्दों पर चर्चा करते हैं
– पोलिटिकल donations से संबंधित मौजूदा नियम / कानून क्या हैं?
– वर्तमान कानूनों / नियमों के साथ क्या मुद्दे हैं?
– इलेक्टोरल बॉन्ड स्कीम के मुद्दे
– चुनावी ट्रस्टों का विवरण
– उम्मीदवारों और राजनीतिक दलों की व्यय सीमाएं क्या हैं?
– आगे का रास्ता क्या है?
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं. DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 4th episode, we discuss all the issues related to electoral & political funding in India
For detailed information on financial reports submitted by political parties, visit the following links
For detailed information on Electoral Bonds, watch our explainer video
For detailed information & analysis on Political Party Donations, Income & other details, go through ADR reports
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi)| S1E5 - Voter Cheatsheet - वोटिंग डे से पहले क्या करना चाहिए - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 13, 2019
5वीं एपिसोड में, वोट करने से पहले आप को जरूर जानने वाली चीजों के बारे में बताएँगे
– मतदाता और पोलिंग बूथ की सूचना
– अपने उम्मीदवारों को जानें
– उल्लंघन रिपोर्ट करना
– घोषणापत्र
In the 5th episode, we present you a cheat sheet. This will let you know about the things to do before the voting day
Voter & Polling Booth Information: www.nvsp.in
Voter Helpline App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eci.citizen
Voter Helpline SMS details: https://eci.gov.in/files/file/9353-voter-helpline-1950/
List of Candidates & their Affidavits: https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/
Summary Information on Candidates: myneta.info
Performance of Lok Sabha MPs: http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberHomePage.aspx
MPLADS: https://mplads.gov.in/
Model Code of Conduct:  https://eci.gov.in/mcc/
cVigil App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.eci.cvigil
List of Observers: https://eci.gov.in/general-election/general-elections-2019/
National Grievance Service of ECI: https://eci-citizenservices.eci.nic.in/
BJP Manifesto: https://www.bjp.org/en/manifesto2019
Congress Manifesto: https://manifesto.inc.in/en/
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit https://factly.in/category/lselections/
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E6 - आदर्श आचार संहिता यानि मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट (MCC) क्या हैं? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 24, 2019
6th एपिसोड  में, हम आदर्श आचार संहिता यानि मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट (MCC) की चर्चा करते हैं। मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट (MCC) राजनीतिक दलों द्वारा और चुनाव लड़ने वाले उम्मीदवारों  द्वारा फॉलो करने वाली दिशानिर्देश हैं.  चुनाव कार्यक्रम की घोषणा होने के बाद ये अमल में आती हैं.  इसमें चार व्यापक श्रेणियों में दिशानिर्देश हैं
– सामान्य आचरण (General Conduct)
– बैठकें और जुलूस (Meetings & Processions)
– मतदान दिवस के लिए दिशानिर्देश (Guidelines for Polling Day)
– सत्ता में पार्टी के लिए नियम (Rules for the party in power)
इसके अलावा, घोषणापत्र, सोशल मीडिया आदि पर ढीले दिशानिर्देश हैं।
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए  कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं.  DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 6th episode, we discuss the Model Code of Conduct. The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines & rules to be followed by political parties and contesting candidates once the election schedule is announced. It has guidelines in four broad categories
In addition, there are loose guidelines on manifestos, social media etc.
Model Code of Conduct:  https://eci.gov.in/mcc/
cVigil App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.eci.cvigil
List of Observers: https://eci.gov.in/general-election/general-elections-2019/
National Grievance Service of ECI: https://eci-citizenservices.eci.nic.in/
List of MCC violation reports during the current election: https://cvigil.eci.gov.in/mcc
Detailed Story on what the Model Code of Conduct: https://factly.in/model-code-conduct/
Explainer Video on MCC: https://factly.in/explainer-video-what-is-the-model-code-of-conduct-enforced-during-elections-2/
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E8 - चुनाव घोषणापत्र क्या हैं और हम उनके साथ क्या कर सकते हैं? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 4, 2019
8 वीं एपिसोड में, हम चुनाव घोषणापत्र के बारे में चर्चा करते हैं जो राजनीतिक दल चुनाव से ठीक पहले जारी करते हैं। अन्य बातों के अलावा, के बारे में पता है
– घोषणापत्र किसके लिए हैं?
– घोषणापत्र में क्या क्या चीजों पें ध्यान दे
– घोषणापत्र पर मौजूदा दिशानिर्देशों का विवरण
– नागरिक और नागरिक समूह के रूप में हम क्या कर सकते हैं?
– घोषणापत्र को राजनीतिक दलों और लोगों द्वारा गंभीरता से लेने के लिए क्या बदलाव आवश्यक हैं?
In the 8th episode, we discuss about election manifestos that political parties release just before elections. Among other things, know about
– What are manifestos meant for?
– What to make of the manifestos?
– The details of existing guidelines on manifestos
– What can we do as citizens & citizen groups?
– What changes are required to ensure manifestos are taken seriously by political parties & people?
Check the following for more details
For Manual on Model Code of Conduct that has guidelines on manifestos, click here
For detailed Story on what the Model Code of Conduct, click here
Watch the Explainer Video on MCC here
For Manifestos of various political parties for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, click the following links
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S1E9 - NOTA की कहानी और आगे की रणनीति - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 11, 2019
9 वीं एपिसोड में, हम EVM पे NOTA की पीछे की कहानी पर चर्चा करते हैं और इससे जुड़ी संख्याओं पर भी चर्चा करते हैं
– NOTA कैसे आया?
– NOTA वोट शेयर रुझान अब तक क्या हैं?
– NOTA के उपयोग के साथ चिंता जनक मुद्दे क्या हैं?
– राज्य चुनाव आयोगों से NOTA पर सर्वश्रेष्ठ अभ्यास
2019 के लोकसभा चुनाव के लिए कुछ ही हफ़्ते बाकी हैं. DECODE के इस सीज़न में, हम मतदाता रजिस्ट्रेशन, चुनाव इतिहास, राजनीतिक दलों, चुनाव फंडिंग, प्रासंगिक कानून, मॉडल कोड ऑफ़ कंडक्ट, उम्मीदवारों द्वारा दाखिल किए जाने वाले एफिडेविट, NOTA, महिला प्रतिनिधित्व के बारे में और चुनाव से महत्वपूर्ण सभी मुद्दों के बारे में बात करेंगे।
In the 9th episode, we discuss the story behind NOTA on the EVMs & the numbers associated
– How did NOTA come about?
– What are the NOTA vote share trends so far?
– What are the disconcerting issues with with usage of NOTA?
– Best Practices on NOTA from the State Election Commissions
– What lies ahead?
Further Reading
Order of the Maharashtra SEC – https://web.archive.org/web/20210129093213/https://mahasec.maharashtra.gov.in/Upload/PDF/15.pdf
Order of the Haryana SEC – http://secharyana.gov.in/web/assets/uploads/2017/02/order%20NOTA%20-%202018.pdf
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E1 - भारत की संसद का परिचय - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 25, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
पहली एपिसोड में, हम लोकतंत्र के संसदीय स्वरूप, विशेष रूप से संसद की भूमिका, लोकसभा और राज्यसभा से परिचय पर चर्चा करते हैं।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the first episode, we discuss the parliamentary form of democracy, the role of the parliament in particular, introduction to the Lok Sabha & the Rajya Sabha.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E10 - संसद कार्यवाही को कैसे फॉलो करें - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 27, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
10 वीं एपिसोड में, हम लोकसभा और राज्यसभा दोनों में संसद की कार्यवाही को कैसे अनुसरण करें, इस पर विस्तृत स्टेप-by-स्टेप तरीके बताते हैं। हम आपको बताते हैं कि प्रोविजनल कैलेंडर, व्यवसायों की सूची और लोकसभा और राज्यसभा में लाये गए बिलों, कार्यवाही की सिनॉप्सिस और पूछे गए प्रश्नों की खोज कैसे करें।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 10th episode, we explain the detailed step-by-step manner on how to engage and follow the proceedings in parliament, both the Lok Sabha & the Rajya Sabha. We tell you how to check Provisional calendar,list of businesses,and how to search for  bills,synopsis and questions asked in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E2- संसद में क्या होता है - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 2, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
दूसरी एपिसोड में, हम आपको बताते हैं कि संसद में क्या होता है। प्रश्नकाल, शून्यकाल, वाद-विवाद, सत्र और संसद की चर्चाओं जैसे सभी शब्दों को समझाया गया है।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 2nd episode, we tell you what happens in the parliament. All the terms like the question hour, zero hour ,debates,sessions ,and discussions of Parliament are explained.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E3 - संसद सदस्य (MP) - उनके जिम्मेदारियां, वेतन, भत्ते और विशेषाधिकार - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 9, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
तीसरी एपिसोड में, हम आपको संसद सदस्यों (सांसदों), उनके वेतन, सुविधाओं, भत्तों, भूमिका और जिम्मेदारियों, विशेषाधिकारों, एमपीलैड्स (MPLADS) के विवरण आदि के बारे में बताते हैं। इस एपिसोड में, एक सांसद क्या करते है और हम सभी को अपने सांसद के कार्य/प्रदर्शन में क्या देखना चाहिए, इसके बारे में जानें।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 3rd  episode, we tell you about the Members of Parliament (MPs), their salaries, amenities ,perks, role and responsibilities, privileges, details of MPLADS etc. In this episode, learn all about what is it to be like a MP and what all we should look for to track our MP’s work/performance.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E4 - संसद में प्रश्नकाल क्या है? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 16, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
4 वें एपिसोड में, हम आप सभी को प्रश्नकाल के बारे में बताते हैं। हम बताते हैं कि प्रश्नों को कैसे उठाया जाता है, एक तारांकित और अतारांकित प्रश्न क्या है, हमारे सांसदों द्वारा पूछे गए प्रश्नों के कुछ उदाहरणों के साथ एक पूरक प्रश्न क्या है
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 4th episode, we tell you  all about the Question Hour. We explain how the questions are picked up,what is a starred and unstarred question, what is a  supplementary questions with few examples of questions asked by our MPs
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E5 - संसद में कानून बनाने की प्रक्रिया क्या है? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 23, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
5 वीं एपिसोड में, हम आपको भारत में कानून बनाने की पूरी प्रक्रिया के बारे में बताते हैं,बिल का प्रारूप क्या है,कैसे एक विधेयक संसद में एक अधिनियम बन जाता है,निजी सदस्य बिल और सरकारी बिल के बीच अंतर,आम जनता कानून बनाने की प्रक्रिया से कैसे जुड़ सकती है।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 5th episode, we tell you about the entire process of law making in India, the format of a bill,how a bill becomes an act in the parliament ,the difference between private member bill and government bill,how common public can engage with law making process.
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DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E6 -संसद में स्टैंडिंग कमीटी यों की भूमिका क्या है? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
July 30, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
6 वीं एपिसोड में, हम आपको संसदीय समितियों, संसदीय समितियों के प्रकार, विभाग से संबंधित स्टैंडिंग कमिटी, इसके लिए संदर्भित बिल और समितियों द्वारा प्रस्तुत रिपोर्ट, उनकी भूमिका और जिम्मेदारियों, विभिन्न लोक सभा शर्तों के दौरान क्या हुआ आदि के बारे में बताते हैं।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 6th episode, we tell you about the  Parliamentary committees,types of parliamentary committees, Department Related Standing Committees,bills referred to it and reports presented by the committees, their role & responsibilities, what happened during the various lok sabha terms etc.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E7 - लोकसभा में स्पीकर की क्या भूमिका है? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 11, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
7 वीं एपिसोड में,हम आपको लोकसभा स्पीकर  की भूमिका और जिम्मेदारियों के बारे में बताते हैं। हम अविश्वास प्रस्ताव, विरोधी दलबदल कानून और मनी बिल में स्पीकर की शक्ति की व्याख्या करते हैं।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 7th episode, we tell you about the role and responsibilities of the Lok Sabha Speaker.We explain speaker’s powers, about the no-confidence motion, anti-defection law and Money bill.
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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E8 - केंद्रीय बजट- अवलोकन और राजस्व - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 13, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
8 वीं एपिसोड में, हम आपको भारत में बजट बनाने की प्रक्रिया के बारे में बताते हैं। हम आपको सरकारी प्राप्तियों, राजस्व प्राप्तियों, पूंजी प्राप्तियों और उधारों के बारे में बताते हैं। हम यह भी चर्चा करते हैं कि बजट कब पेश किया जाता है, किस तरह के परामर्श होते हैं, किस तरह के टेक्स लगते हैं।
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 8th episode, we explain you about the process of budget making in India. We tell you about the government receipts,  revenue receipts,capital receipts and borrowings. We also discuss when the budget is presented, the kind of consultations that take place, types of taxes among other things.
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DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Hindi) | S2E9 - केंद्रीय बजट- व्यय, कमी और वास्तविक स्थिति - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
August 20, 2019
‘DECODE’ के दूसरे सीज़न में आपका स्वागत है। 17 वीं लोकसभा अब सत्र में है। इसलिए, इस सीज़न का फोकस ‘संसद और इसकी कार्यप्रणाली’ पर होगा।
9 वीं एपिसोड में, हम आपको विभिन्न प्रकार के सरकारी व्यय-राजस्व व्यय और पूंजीगत व्यय के बारे में बताते हैं। हम यह भी चर्चा करते हैं कि राजकोषीय घाटा, राजस्व घाटा, FRBM अधिनियम और केंद्र प्रायोजित योजना और केंद्रीय क्षेत्र की योजना क्या होते हैं
Welcome to the second season of ‘DECODE’.  The 17th Lok Sabha is now in session. Hence, the focus of this season will be on the ‘Parliament & its functioning’
In the 9th episode,We tell you about the various types of  government expenditure-revenue expenditure and capital expenditure. We also discuss what is Fiscal deficit, Revenue deficit, FRBM act and government’s expenditure on Centrally sponsored  schemes and Central sector schemes.
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DECODE | Identity (Card) Crisis!- How are Common ID Proofs and Indian Citizenship Related? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
January 29, 2020
Voter ID, passport, Aadhaar, ration card… Each of us carries so many forms of ID proof in our wallets. But how many of these are actually exclusive to citizens of India? Watch this video to find out.
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DECODE | Indian Citizenship & CAA: Answers to your Questions - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
February 1, 2020
As a follow-up to our explainer on Indian citizenship, here are the answers to the questions we have been asked on and around the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019. Write to us if you have more questions at hi@factly.in.
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DECODE | S3E1 - Do we actually have rules for loudspeaker usage in public? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 5, 2019
Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more
We have all probably had a loudspeaker or public procession impact our lives in some way or another. And we often feel helpless in such situations. But what if we told you that you don’t have to? In this video, we look into the rules around processions and the usage of loudspeakers in public, and what the Indian citizen’s rights in these contexts are.
Police WhatsApp numbers for a few metros in India:
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DECODE | S3E10 - How do we Access RTI? - A Step-by-step Guide - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
December 7, 2019
Information under the RTI Act can be accessed online and offline, depending on whether the public authority belongs to the central government or the state government.  In this episode of Decode, we take you through the steps to be followed for both these modes that will help you access information easily with easy to understand examples.
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more.

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DECODE | S3E11 - Bad Note? Get Your Money Back! - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
December 14, 2019
We often find ourselves stuck with a torn or defaced currency note that no one is willing to accept. What if we told you you could get the value of the note back? Watch the video to know more.
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more.

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DECODE | S3E12 - How to Stay Alive after Death - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
December 21, 2019
Organ donation is an often overlooked practice that can save many lives if done right. In this episode of Decode, we tell you all you need to know about donating organs in India.
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more.

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DECODE | S3E13 - What is the MADAD Portal all about? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
December 28, 2019
MADAD is an online portal run by the Ministry of External Affairs for Indians living outside India. In this episode, we take you through what the portal does, and how you, as a current or aspiring NRI, can use it.
For detailed reading, please go through the following:
Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more.

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DECODE | S3E2 - What Consumers should Know about Petrol Pumps - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 12, 2019
Fuel retail outlets must follow a list of rules set for them, including services and amenities to be provided to customers, and provision of quality and quantity check supplies on demand. As a consumer of these products, it is your right to know how you can check if pumps are doing their job, and what you can do if they are not doing it well. Watch the video for all the details.
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DECODE | S3E3 - What Consumers should Know about LPG Cylinders - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 19, 2019
LPG cylinders are one of the most important commodities we use. But we often put up with unprofessional attitudes from dealers because we don’t want to risk losing that precious connection. Not anymore! In this video, we talk you through important things to know about LPG cylinders, and what we, the consumers, can do if the rules are not being followed.
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE | S3E4 - What are the Consumer Rights in India? - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
October 26, 2019
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 lists consumer rights and makes provision for a system that protects these rights. We go through all of this with examples in this video, and also list the important ways in which this Act differs from its 1986 predecessor.
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE | S3E5 - Filing a Complaint in a Consumer Redressal Forum - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 2, 2019
In the last episode of Decode, we saw what Indian citizens’ consumer rights are. We now look at how and where an aggrieved consumer should file a complaint in case of dissatisfaction with a purchased good or service.
To Register your Grievance
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE | S3E6 - Rulebook: Movie Theatres and Restaurants in India - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 9, 2019
Love watching movies and eating outside? Then this episode is for you! Know the basic rules that movie theatres and restaurants in India need to follow, along with what you can do if these are being violated.
State laws that regulate movie theatres in their respective states are:
For more, visit www.lawsofindia.org
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Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE | S3E7 - Have you ever caused public nuisance? Find out here. - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 16, 2019
We often refer to an inconvenience as a ‘nuisance’. In this episode, we give you the legal definition of the term, and the punishment for such offences. Watch this video if you want to be on the safe side, and share it with loved ones for their safety too!
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DECODE | S3E8 - How to Apply for Indian Passport Online - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 23, 2019
Many of us think we need to depend on agents for a hassle-free passport application process. But why spend extra money when you can apply for a passport with great ease from your home? Watch this episode of Decode for a step-by-step guide to applying for an Indian passport online.
Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE | S3E9 - What is RTI? - Know the Basics - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 30, 2019
The Right to Information is an important right enjoyed by the citizens of India. But how many of us know what it actually is, what information can be accessed through this law, and whom to approach for this information? Watch this episode of Decode to understand the basics of RTI.
For detailed reading, please go through the following:
Modern life comes with many complications. To help you navigate through the labyrinth of rules in this age and also to make you aware of your rights as a citizen of India, we bring you Season 3 of Decode by Factly. This time, it’s all about life as we know it–noise pollution, women’s rights, fuel consumption, and lots more

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DECODE (Telugu) | వోట్ వేసే ముందు ఏం ఏం చేయాల్నో తెల్సుకుందాం - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 11, 2019
ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ ల వోట్ వేసే ముందు ఏం ఏం  చేయాల్నో తెల్సుకుందాం
లోక్ సభ కి 17వ జనరల్ ఎలక్షన్స్ జరుగుతున్నాయి. DECODE మొదటి సీజన్ల ఎలక్షన్స్ గురుంచి మాట్లాడుకుందాం. ఎలక్షన్స్ గురుంచి అన్ని విషయాలు, అంటే ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్, ఎలక్షన్  చరిత్ర, రాజకీయ పార్టీలు, పొలిటికల్ పార్టీ ఫండింగ్, వాటికి సంబందించిన రూల్స్, చట్టాలు, మోడల్ కోడ్ అఫ్ కాండక్ట్ , అభ్యర్థులు ఫైల్ చేసే అఫిడవిట్, NOTA గురుంచి, మహిళల ప్రాతినిధ్యం గురుంచి, వోట్ వేసే ముందు ఏం ఏం చెయ్యాలె లాంటి ముచ్చట్లన్నీ ఈ సీజన్ల మాట్లాడుకుందాం.
In the 5th episode, we present you a cheat sheet. This will let you know about the things to do just before the voting day
Voter & Polling Booth Information: www.nvsp.in
Voter Helpline App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eci.citizen
Voter Helpline SMS details: https://eci.gov.in/files/file/9353-voter-helpline-1950/
List of Candidates & their Affidavits: https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/
Summary Information on Candidates: myneta.info
Performance of Lok Sabha MPs: http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberHomePage.aspx
MPLADS: https://mplads.gov.in/
Model Code of Conduct:  https://eci.gov.in/mcc/
cVigil App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.nic.eci.cvigil
List of Observers: https://eci.gov.in/general-election/general-elections-2019/
National Grievance Service of ECI: https://eci-citizenservices.eci.nic.in/
BJP Manifesto: https://www.bjp.org/en/manifesto2019
Congress Manifesto: https://manifesto.inc.in/en/
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit https://factly.in/category/lselections/
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Telugu) | S1E1 - భారత దేశంల లోక్ సభ ఎన్నికల చరిత్ర - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 12, 2019
మొదటి ఎపిసోడ్ ల అసలు భారత దేశ మొదటి ఎలక్షన్ లల్ల ఏమైంది, మన ఎలక్షన్ లు ఎట్లా ముందుకు పోయినయి, ఎలక్షన్ కమిషన్ పనితీరు ఎట్లా ఉండే, వాళ్ళు ఎం మంచిగా చేసిన్రు, ఎం చెయ్యలే అనేది సూద్దాం. ఇంకా ఏం ఏం సమస్యలు ఉన్నాయో కూడా సూద్దాం
లోక్ సభ కి 17వ జనరల్ ఎలక్షన్స్ జరుగుతున్నాయి. DECODE మొదటి సీజన్ల ఎలక్షన్స్ గురుంచి మాట్లాడుకుందాం. ఎలక్షన్స్ గురుంచి అన్ని విషయాలు, అంటే ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్, ఎలక్షన్ చరిత్ర, రాజకీయ పార్టీలు, పొలిటికల్ పార్టీ ఫండింగ్, వాటికి సంబందించిన రూల్స్, చట్టాలు, మోడల్ కోడ్ అఫ్ కాండక్ట్ , అభ్యర్థులు ఫైల్ చేసే అఫిడవిట్, NOTA గురుంచి, మహిళల ప్రాతినిధ్యం గురుంచి, వోట్ వేసే ముందు ఏం ఏం చెయ్యాలె లాంటి ముచ్చట్లన్నీ ఈ సీజన్ల మాట్లాడుకుందాం.
The first season of ‘DECODE’ is finally here. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections are just around the corner. And so, we are talking about Elections.
In the first episode, find answers to what happened in Independent India’s first ever election, how have elections progressed, what did Election Commission of India do Right, where are we now and where are we headed.
For more information, go through the narrative report of the first ever general election in the country (https://eci.gov.in/files/file/7448-first-general-elections-in-india-vol-i-1951-1952/)
For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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DECODE (Telugu) | S1E2 - ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ & వోటింగ్ ప్రాసెస్ - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 11, 2019
రెండవ ఎపిసోడ్ ల, ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్, వోటింగ్ చేసే తరీఖా గురుంచి మాట్లాడుదాం. ఈ ఎపిసోడ్ ల వీటి గురుంచి తెల్సుకోవొచ్చు
– ఇండియా ల ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ ఎట్లా చేసుకోవాలె?
– ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ కి కావాల్సిన అర్హతలు ఏంటియి?
– ఓటర్ రిజిస్ట్రేషన్ కోసం ఏం ఏం forms నింపాలే?
– NRI వోటింగ్ పరిస్థితి ఏంది?
– వోటింగ్ ప్రాముఖ్యత ఏంది ?
In the 2nd episode, we talk about ‘Voter Registration’ & the process of ‘Voting’. In this episode, find answers to the following
– For detailed information on voter registration, visit the NVSP portal
– Also watch our explainer video on voter registration
– For more in depth information on elections & election related issues, visit this page
The 17th General elections to the Lok Sabha (2019) are just around the corner. In this season of DECODE, we will talk about all the issues important to elections starting from voter registration, election history, political parties, election funding, relevant laws, model code of conduct, affidavits to be filed by candidates, about NOTA, women representation in elections, Voter cheatsheet, Manifestos etc.
DECODE is about simplifying complex issues related to government policy, government rules and many other issues related to government, that are useful to the common man.


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Decoding the PINCODE (Postal Index Number) - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
September 22, 2015
The Postal Index Number (PINCODE) is an important part of any address in India. But why is that important and how does it help the postal department? Here is making sense of the 6 digit PINCODE.
What does the PINCODE (Postal Index Number) mean? Why do the Postal Department & Courier firms ask you to write the PINCODE of the addressee? Why is it so important?
PINCODE
Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code is a 6 digit code of Post Office numbering used by India Post. The PIN was introduced on August 15, 1972. There are 9 PIN regions in the country. The first 8 are geographical regions and the digit 9 is reserved for the Army Postal Service. The first digit indicates one of the regions. The second digit indicates the sub region or one of the postal circles (States). The third digit indicates a sorting / revenue district. The last 3 digits refer to the delivery Post Office.
The first digit of PIN indicates as below:
The first 2 digits of PIN indicate as below:
Example Illustration
If the PINCODE is 500072, then 5 indicates Southern region & 50 indicates Telangana. 500 indicates the district of Rangareddy/Hyderabad and the last 3 digits (072) indicate the KPHB colony post office in this area. That is how the postal department sorts the incoming mails and routes them to the correct post office.

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Decoding travel patterns of domestic tourists in India
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 29, 2016
Decoding travel patterns of domestic tourists in India

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Decrease in Crops Sowing Area of India - Rabi Season of 2013-14 & 2014-15
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 2, 2015
As per the estimates released by Ministry of Agriculture, total area coverage under rabi crops in the country is estimated at 614.69 lakh hectares, which is lower by 29.20 lakh hectares (decrease of 4.53%) as compared to area coverage of 643.89 lakh hectares in 2013-14. Rabi cropping season is from October-March (winter).


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Decrease in the number of Public Sector bank ATMs coincides with the increase in Private Bank & White Label ATMs
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 21, 2019
In the previous story, we looked at how there has been a significant decrease in the number of public sector bank ATMs. In this story, we look the numbers related to private banks & white label ATMs and what it means in the larger context.
In the previous story, we looked at how thereis a significant decrease in the number of public sector bank ATMs. At the sametime, RBI data shows that the gap created by the decreasing ATMs ofPublic sector banks is being covered by ATMs of Private Sector Banks and WhiteLabel ATMs. This is the reason why the total number of ATMs in the country havenot seen much of a variance in-spite of the dwindling numbers of Public sectorATMs.
The number of Private sector Banks have seenan increase in the previous quarter, after a period of decline last year.  In the previous quarter itself, there was anincrease of 2976 ATMs out of the 3712 ATMs added by private banks over the past6 Quarters.
The national wide increase in the private bankATMs is consistent across all the different regions – Metro, Rural, Urban andSemi-urban areas without any particular disparity.
What about States & different Banks?
Private sector banks have managed to increasethe number of ATMs across all the states, with Delhi being the only state whichhas seen a dip in the number of private sector bank ATMs.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh &Madhya Pradesh, the states which had more number of public ATM closures overthe last 6 quarters also happen to be among the top states which have morenumber of private bank ATMs being opened.
In terms of individual banks,  Axis bank is the only exception among privatesector banks, with more than 2000 ATMs being closed in the past 6 quarters.
What about White Label ATMs?
White Label ATMs were first introduced in the year 2012 when RBI introduced new guidelines. These guidelines have been revised multiple times. White Label ATM Operators(WLAO) have agreements with various banks for cash management and fundsettlement.
The number of White Label ATMs has been on therise since Dec’2017.  Like in the case ofPrivate Bank ATMs, a sizable portion of the growth was achieved during theprevious quarter (Jan’19 to Mar’19) when 2722 White label ATMs were added.
One of the main objectives of introducingWhite Label ATMs was to meet the purpose of financial inclusion as recommend by Rangarajan Committee. Since the inception, white Label ATMs havehad a good presence in the Rural and Semi-Urban areas, in line with thedirective and has seen a continuous growth over the years.
With 1875 white label ATMs added in Ruralareas and 706 in semi-urban areas in the previous quarter, these ATMs seems tobe compensating for the huge dip in the number of public sector bank ATMs. Theincrease in the number of White label ATMs in states like Maharashtra,Rajasthan, UP & MP which are the sates where the Public Sector Bank ATMshave gone down the most, further validates the increasing presence of theseATMs in lieu of Public sector Bank ATMs.
The recent guidelines by RBI relaxing the norms for setting up andoperation of White label ATMs might further encourage setting up of such ATMs.
Encouraging White label ATMs can help achieve
financial inclusion
While there has been an increase in the cashless digital transactions, Indian economy still remains to be largely acash driven economy. With more people coming under the gamut of banking system,it is important that ATM facility is accessible, to encourage and retain themas part of the system.
The experience of public sector banks inrunning the ATMs has over the period of time proving to be an avoidableoverhead cost. The cutting down on operation costs does seem to be in the rightdirection in the context of Public sector banks. The reducing numbers of theseATMs is now quite evident.
However, in context of the larger picture, White label ATMs have to compensate for these reducing numbers, as well as expand to locations where Public sector banks could not reach out earlier and where private sector banks would find it less viable.  We will have to wait and see if the relaxation of guidelines by the RBI would increase the number of white label ATMs.
This is a 2-part series on the number of ATMs in the country. The first part looked at the decreasing number of  Public Sector bank ATMs.


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Deepika-Ranveer did not wear the BJP shawl. The picture is photoshopped. - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
April 12, 2019
An image of Bollywood actors Deepika and Ranveer is being shared on Facebook by many users claiming that they are supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party. Let’s try to analyze the claim made in the post.
The archived version of the post can be found here.
The picture shows that Deepika and Ranveer are working for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
It is a photo from the last year when the couple visited Siddhivinayak Temple, in Mumbai. The photo has been edited to insert the words favoring BJP. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
When the image in the post is run through a Google Reverse Image search, similar images can be found in the search results. The photo was taken in 2018 when the couple visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai. The photo has been edited to insert the words favoring BJP on the saffron shawl wore by them. So, the claim made in the post is FALSE.
Finally, Deepika-Ranveer did not wear the BJP shawl. The picture is photoshopped.


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Delay Compensation of more than 1250 crore pending to NREGA Wage Seekers - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
November 11, 2016
As per the latest available data, delay compensation of more than Rs 1250 crore is pending to NREGA wage seekers for the period between 2013-14 and 2016-17. West Bengal has the highest amount pending with Rs 344 crore.
As per the latest available data, delay compensation amounting to Rs 1266 crore is pending to NREGA wage seekers across the country. The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) has now sent a reminder to all the State Governments asking them to immediately clear the delay compensation from the funds available with the State Governments. Factly had earlier reported that 2/3 of all the wage payments under the NREGS were delayed in 2015-16.
What is Delay Compensation?
As per the new guidelines, the MNREGA workers are entitled to receive delay compensation at the rate of 0.05% of the unpaid wages per day for the entire duration of delay beyond the 16th day of the completion of work & closure of the muster roll. The software calculates amount of delay compensation payable to workers based on various parameters. The Programme Officers (POs) have to verify the claims and approve the amounts within 15 days from when the delay compensation became due.
Why now?
In December 2015, Swaraj Abhiyan had filed a Writ Petition in the Supreme Court regarding drought like situation in various states and also requested the court to issue directions to the government to release various entitlements due to the citizens. In its judgment on 13 May, 2016, the Supreme Court directed the government to ensure that compensation for delayed payment is immediately paid to workers.
More than Rs 1250 crore of delay compensation is pending
As of November 2016, more than Rs 1300 crore of delay compensation was payable for the years 2013-14 to 2016-17. Out of this, only Rs 35.7 crore has been paid while the rest of the amount is pending. Delay compensation worth more than Rs 500 crore is pending for both the years 2014-15 and 2015-16.
More than Rs 340 crore is pending in West Bengal
Among the states, West Bengal has more than Rs 344 crore of delay compensation pending between 2013-14 and 2016-17 followed by Tamil Nadu with a pending amount of Rs 115.69 crore and Uttar Pradesh with Rs 106.16 crore. A total of nine (9) states have a pending amount in excess of Rs 50 crore while 21 states have a pending amount of more than 10 crore. A relatively smaller state like Nagaland has more than 50 crore pending in delay compensation.
More than 90% of the delay compensation is pending in 27 States/UTs
In nine (9) states, almost the entire amount of delay compensation is pending as of November 2016 including states like Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Bihar & West Bengal. More than 90% of the delay compensation is pending in 27 States/UTs across the country. The pending delay compensation is less than 90% of the payable amount only in the six states of Mizoram, Jharkhand, Telangana, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Maharashtra. It is less than 50% only in Goa & Maharashtra.
Featured Image: NREGA

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Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 – Poll Promises - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
February 4, 2015
Here is a brief comparison of promises made by the major political parties for Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 in their manifesto. The comparison looks at some of the important promises made in major areas. Read the complete story here.

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Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 Poll Promises - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
February 4, 2015
Here is a brief comparision of promises made by the major political parties for Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 in their manifesto. The comparision looks at some of the important promises made in major areas. For complete manifestos, click on the relavant link.
Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)          Aam Aadmi Party(AAP)           Congress Part 1     Part 2
Source: Factly


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Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 - Results Constituency Wise - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
February 12, 2015
Details of constituency wise winner, runner up and the victory margin. Detailed candidate wise vote count can be found here.

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Delhi Assembly Elections 2015 - Results - Factly
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
May 24, 2024