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Disability rights advocates are optimistic after the Congress and CPI(M) pledged to include disability as a specific ground for discrimination in Article 15 of the Indian Constitution. Currently, Article 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, but it does not explicitly mention disability. The proposed amendment would bring India in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which recognizes that individuals with disabilities should enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others.

The Congress party in Andhra Pradesh has released a list of 28 additional candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections and replaced candidates in 10 constituencies. The party has now announced candidates for 154 constituencies out of a total of 175. The Congress is part of the INDIA bloc alliance, which includes the CPI and CPI(M). The bloc has allotted eight seats each to the CPI and CPI(M), with candidates for five seats yet to be announced.