1 February, 2025 | 1:20 PM
Newton (2017) – Article 326 Elections and the right to vote
27-01-2025 12:00:00 AM
Directed by Amit V. Masurkar, Newton focuses on the challenges of conducting free and fair elections in the remote areas of India. Starring RajKummar Rao as the titular character, Newton, the film follows a government clerk who is sent to a conflict-ridden tribal area to oversee the election process. It highlights the significance of Article 326, which ensures the right to vote to every citizen over the age of 18, and the struggles involved in implementing this fundamental right in difficult terrains.
