📜 Article 10 – Continuity of Citizenship What is Article 10 About? Article 10 of the Indian Constitution ensures that once a person has been recognized as a citizen of India under the Constitution, they continue to be a citizen until a law made by Parliament says otherwise. In Simple Words: "If you are a citizen under the Constitution, you will remain a citizen unless a new law says you're not anymore." It’s like a guarantee of continuity — you don’t lose your Indian citizenship randomly. Exact Words of Article 10: “Every person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of India under any of the foregoing provisions of this Part shall, subject to the provisions of any law that may be made by Parliament, continue to be such citizen.” What Does It Mean Practically? Once you're a citizen under Articles 5 to 9 (based on birth, migration, etc. at the time of Independence), Your citizenship remains intact — unless Parliament passes a law that takes it away under specific conditions. It’s like saying: “You are safe as a citizen – unless you do something that legally changes that status.” Real-Life Example: Let’s say someone became an Indian citizen in 1950 under Article 5. Years later, they: Move abroad, Take up foreign citizenship, or Get involved in anti-national activities. ➡️ In such cases, the Parliament’s law (Citizenship Act, 1955) decides if or how their Indian citizenship can be revoked. So, Article 10 itself doesn’t remove citizenship, but it allows laws like the Citizenship Act to define the rules for losing it. How Is Article 10 Linked to Citizenship Act, 1955? Parliament has the authority to create detailed laws on: How citizenship is acquired, When it can be terminated (like acquiring citizenship of another country), When it can be renounced or revoked. For example: If a person voluntarily takes citizenship of another country, Section 9 of the Citizenship Act says their Indian citizenship ends. If someone commits fraud to gain Indian citizenship, it can be revoked. Why Is Article 10 Important? 🛡️ It protects your status as a citizen from being arbitrarily taken away. 📜 It respects the Constitution’s initial declaration of who is a citizen. ⚖️ It ensures that only Parliament — not anyone else — can decide changes to your citizenship. Key Takeaways: Article 10 says: “Once you’re a citizen, you stay a citizen — unless lawfully removed.” It acts as a bridge between the Constitution and citizenship laws made by Parliament. It doesn’t give or remove citizenship — it protects the continuity of citizenship status. "Article 10 is not about gaining or losing citizenship — it's about assuring citizens that their status is legally protected, and that any changes will happen only through democratic law."

⚖️ Article 14: Everyone Is Equal Before the Law – But Is It True in Practice? “Article 14: ఒక్కరికోసం కాదు – అందరికోసం!” “One Law. One Nation. One Justice.” What the Law Says: Article 14 of the Indian Constitution promises “Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws” to every person living in India. No matter your caste, gender, religion, income, or background — the law must treat everyone equally. What This Means in Simple Terms: If a poor farmer and a rich businessman break the law — both must face the same justice. If a woman is harassed, she deserves the same protection as anyone else. If someone is treated unfairly because of caste or religion, it is a direct violation of Article 14. But Is Equality Really Happening? Despite this strong law: VIPs often get special treatment in jails, courts, and hospitals. Marginalized communities face discrimination in police stations, schools, and public services. Ordinary citizens struggle for justice, while powerful people walk free. This is not just unfair — it's unconstitutional. How Citizens Can Use Article 14 Ask for Equal Treatment If you're denied a government service or harassed unfairly, cite Article 14 in your complaint. File RTIs Ask why one person got a benefit while another didn’t — whether it's land, ration cards, or police response. Take Legal Support You can go to court, human rights commissions, or media if you’ve been treated unequally. “No one is above the law — and no one is below protection.” That’s the spirit of Article 14. But laws only work when people know them, speak up, and demand their rights. Let’s build an India where equality isn’t just written in books — but seen in every village, city, and courtroom.

🛑 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝: 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐭? FIRs Filed Against Digital News Portals in Ludhiana for Publishing Poll Data During Election Silence In a serious crackdown before the Ludhiana West by-election, FIRs were filed against multiple digital news portals that violated the 48-hour “poll silence” period by publishing opinion polls. This period, legally protected under the Representation of the People Act, is meant to allow voters to reflect without media influence or political pressure. Despite prior warnings issued by the District Election Officer, some portals went ahead and published surveys, raising serious concerns about media accountability, legal awareness, and democratic responsibility. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥? Media without responsibility is a threat to democracy. Publishing opinion polls during the silent period can directly impact voter sentiment, especially in high-stakes elections like Ludhiana West. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚. It’s about upholding the rules of free and fair elections — the very foundation of a democracy. 🧭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐀𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐳 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞: ✅ Journalism must serve the truth, not trend-chasing. ✅ Every reporter should be aware of legal obligations before publishing political content. ✅ Media platforms must invest in editorial training and election ethics. ✊ 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝘆 The digital media revolution has empowered local voices — but with that power comes the duty to inform without misleading, and to influence without violating the law. This FIR should not just be seen as punishment — but as a wake-up call for all media houses to: Understand the Representation of the People Act Respect Model Code of Conduct Train their teams on pre-poll and post-poll coverage ethics 📣 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 — 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭.