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A special set of rules applies to certain topic areas, which are referred to as ''contentious topics''. These are specially designated topics that tend to attract more persistent disruptive editing than the rest of the project and have been designated as contentious topics by the [[BP:ARB|Arbitration Committee]]. When editing a contentious topic, Bharatpedia ’s norms and policies are more strictly enforced, and Bharatpedia [[BP:ADMIN|administrators]] have an expanded level of powers and discretion in order to reduce disruption to the project.

Within contentious topics, editors should edit <strong>carefully and constructively</strong>, refrain from disrupting the encyclopedia, and:
*adhere to the [[Bharatpedia:Purpose|purposes of Bharatpedia]];
*comply with all applicable [[BP:PG|policies and guidelines]];
*follow editorial and behavioural best practices;
*comply with any page restrictions in force within the area of conflict; and
*refrain from [[BP:GAMING|gaming the system]].

{{ {{{|safesubst:}}}#switch:{{{topic|{{{t|{{{1|}}} }}} }}}|tt|gmo=<p>Additionally, you are not allowed to make more than 1 revert within 24 hours on any page within this topic.</p>|a-i=<p>Additionally, you must be logged-in, have [[BP:ECR|500 edits and an account age of 30 days]], and are not allowed to make more than 1 revert within 24 hours on a page within this topic.</p>|#default=}}<p>Editors are advised to err on the side of caution if unsure whether making a particular edit is consistent with these expectations. If you have any questions about contentious topics ''procedures'', you may ask them at the [[WT:AC/C|arbitration clerks' noticeboard]] or you may learn more about this contentious topic {{ {{{|safesubst:}}}#ifeq:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|Template:Contentious topics/alert/first|'''<code>See [[#Codes|#topic codes]] for options</code>'''|[[{{ {{{|safesubst:}}}Contentious topics/list|link = {{{topic|{{{t|{{{1}}} }}} }}} }}|here]]}}. You may also choose to note which contentious topics you know about by using the {{tl|Ctopics/aware}} template. {{{2|}}} {{<includeonly>safesubst:</includeonly>#if:{{{sig|}}}|<includeonly>~~</includeonly>~~}}</p>}}<includeonly><!-- Derived from Template:Contentious topics/alert/first -->|<span class="error strong" style="font-weight: bold;"><u>Error:</u> The code letters for the affected topic area in this discretionary sanctions alert are not declared. <code>topic=</code> is missing; please [[Template:Contentious topics/alert/first|check the documentation]] and try again.</span>
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