/* ==========================================================================
   DEV KUMAR RAJU — PREMIUM ANIMATED POLITICAL WEBSITE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Theme: Royal Burgundy & Saffron Gold with Modern Cinematic UI
   Typography: Noto Sans Devanagari & Plus Jakarta Sans
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Royal Color Palette */
  --primary: #720B0B;
  --primary-dark: #450505;
  --primary-light: #9B1414;
  --primary-glow: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.4);
  
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-bright: #F59E0B;
  --gold-light: #FDF4DC;
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);

  --navy: #0F172A;
  --slate: #1E293B;
  --dark-surface: #180809;
  
  --cream: #FCFBF7;
  --cream-subtle: #F6F1E7;
  --cream-dark: #EBE3D3;
  --border-color: #E2D7C5;
  
  --text-main: #1F2937;
  --text-muted: #4B5563;
  --text-light: #9CA3AF;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Sector Colors */
  --color-teachers: #10284D;
  --color-youth: #087A28;
  --color-advocates: #720B0B;
  --color-traders: #D95D00;
  --color-farmers: #8A5805;

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Mukta', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-devanagari: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Mukta', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Cinzel', serif;

  /* Layout Spacing */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-primary: 0 10px 30px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-bounce: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-devanagari);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Accessibility Skip Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  z-index: 10000;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  z-index: 2000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.scroll-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--primary-light), var(--gold-bright));
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRELOADER
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #5A0808 0%, #2B0204 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}
.preloader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.preloader-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 460px;
  padding: 30px;
}
.preloader-crest {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
}
.crest-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 3px dashed var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spinRing 12s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinRing {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.crest-avatar {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px var(--gold-glow);
  background: var(--dark-surface);
}
.preloader-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}
.preloader-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.preloader-subtitle {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.preloader-motto {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.preloader-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.preloader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #FFF);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-skip-preloader {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn-skip-preloader:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AMBIENT PARTICLE CANVAS
   ========================================================================== */
.ambient-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 64px;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), backdrop-filter var(--transition-normal);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .site-header {
    height: var(--header-height);
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: none;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.site-header.scrolled .brand-name {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.site-header.scrolled .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-link.active::after {
  background: var(--primary);
}
.site-header.scrolled .ctrl-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.site-header.scrolled .mobile-toggle-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.2);
}
.site-header.scrolled .hamburger-bar {
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

.header-container {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .header-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 10;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-emblem {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: var(--dark-surface);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-emblem {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}
.brand-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}
.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
}
.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: block;
  }
}
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}
.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 8px 4px;
  position: relative;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.nav-link.active::after, .nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Header Controls */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .header-actions {
    gap: 12px;
  }
}
.ctrl-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .ctrl-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
}
.ctrl-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ctrl-btn.audio-btn.playing {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #B38600) !important;
  color: var(--dark-surface) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
  animation: audioPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes audioPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9); }
}

.btn.btn-header-connect,
.btn.btn-header-cta,
.btn-header-connect,
.btn-header-cta {
  display: none !important;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .btn.btn-header-connect,
  .btn.btn-header-cta,
  .btn-header-connect,
  .btn-header-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.mobile-toggle-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4.5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}
.mobile-toggle-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}
.hamburger-bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -320px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #FFF;
  z-index: 2100;
  box-shadow: -8px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}
.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}
.drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-drawer-header {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
}
.mobile-drawer-header .brand-name {
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.mobile-drawer-header .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.drawer-close-btn {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.mobile-menu-list li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-subtle);
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--cream-subtle);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.mobile-drawer-footer {
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--cream-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.drawer-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.btn-call-drawer {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-whatsapp-drawer {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.drawer-socials {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.drawer-socials a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.drawer-socials a svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}
.drawer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.45);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #C9971D);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
}

.btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #FFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #FFF;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION COMMON STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}

.section-heading {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.section-heading.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}
.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.heading-accent {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin: 18px auto 0;
}
.section-heading:not(.text-center) .heading-accent {
  margin: 18px 0 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 40px);
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, #5C0808 0%, #300305 60%, #150102 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../assets/images/varanasi_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.18;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  flex: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
}

.hero-text-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.hero-eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
}
.pulse-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--gold);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}

.hero-candidate-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.hero-salutation {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.hero-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-name {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
}

.hero-designation-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-designation-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.hero-designation-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-designation-badge span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero-motto-statement {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.hero-cta-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero-quick-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.meta-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Hero Stage (Redesigned Dual Companion Cards Layout) */
.hero-image-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-stage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.golden-halo-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -18px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  border-radius: 36px;
  animation: spinRing 24s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.75;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes spinRing {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.golden-halo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) 0%, rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.15) 55%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: pulseGlow 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.96); opacity: 0.65; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: 0.95; }
}

/* Dual Companion Cards Grid */
.hero-dual-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .hero-dual-stage {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Left: Candidate Portrait Frame */
.portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: var(--dark-surface);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .portrait-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .portrait-frame {
    height: 310px;
  }
}
.portrait-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 35px var(--gold-glow);
}
.candidate-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.portrait-frame:hover .candidate-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.portrait-gradient-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 65%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Right: Dedicated Vote Companion Pillar Card (Rich Design & Animation) */
.vote-pillar-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCF9F2 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: pillarLevitate 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 639px) {
  .vote-pillar-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    animation: none;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

@keyframes pillarLevitate {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 52px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  }
}
.vote-pillar-card:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* Subtle Watermark Number 1 in Background */
.pillar-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  right: -15px;
  bottom: -20px;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 14rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Top Pillar Header Badge */
.pillar-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.pillar-badge-icon {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Center Vote Unit */
.vote-pillar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 4px 0;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vote-pillar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

.vote-capsule-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.vote-capsule-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--gold);
  border-radius: 28px;
  animation: spinRing 16s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Capsule Vote 1 Box */
.vote-capsule-num {
  width: 42px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #8B1117 0%, #4A0508 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.45), inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  animation: pulseCapsule 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes pulseCapsule {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.45);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8), 0 6px 16px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.6);
  }
}
.capsule-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFF;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.vote-pillar-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.vote-pillar-highlight {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #720B0B;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.vote-pillar-sub1 {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4A5568;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.vote-pillar-sub2 {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2D3748;
}

/* Golden Accent Divider */
.pillar-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin: 2px 0;
}
.pillar-divider-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), transparent);
}
.pillar-diamond {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  animation: pulseDiamond 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseDiamond {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Bottom Features / Key Pillars */
.pillar-footer-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.pillar-tag-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2D3748;
  background: rgba(248, 245, 238, 0.9);
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.tag-bullet {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Bottom Seal Strip */
.pillar-seal-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #720B0B;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.seal-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Constituency Strip Cleanly Spanning Below Both Cards */
.hero-constituency-strip {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.hero-constituency-strip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.hero-constituency-strip .const-icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-constituency-strip strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.hero-constituency-strip small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hero Stats Ribbon */
.hero-stats-ribbon {
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.stats-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK INTRO & CREDENTIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-intro-section {
  background-color: var(--cream);
}
.credentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.credential-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.credential-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--primary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.credential-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.credential-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.cred-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cred-law { background: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.cred-pres { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); color: #B8860B; }
.cred-gen { background: rgba(8, 122, 40, 0.1); color: var(--color-youth); }
.cred-edu { background: rgba(16, 40, 77, 0.1); color: var(--color-teachers); }

.cred-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cred-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.cred-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--cream-subtle);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
}

/* Statement Banner */
.statement-banner {
  margin-top: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .statement-banner {
    padding: 30px 24px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }
}
.statement-quote-mark {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.statement-text {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.statement-author {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT DEV KUMAR RAJU SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  background-color: #FFF;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  }
}
.about-prose {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-prose strong {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.about-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hl-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hl-text strong {
  color: var(--primary);
}
.about-action-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Right Visual Column (About Section) */
.about-visual-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.about-emblem-card {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF6EE 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.about-emblem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.emblem-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-emblem-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-emblem-card:hover .about-emblem-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-trust-badge {
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.trust-badge-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge-text {
  text-align: left;
}

.trust-badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.trust-badge-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.quick-facts-box {
  background: var(--cream-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.facts-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.facts-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.facts-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.facts-list span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.facts-list strong {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-align: right;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   POLITICAL & PUBLIC JOURNEY TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 0;
}
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--primary), var(--gold));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-line {
    left: 24px;
  }
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px var(--gold-glow);
  z-index: 5;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-dot {
    left: 24px;
  }
}
.timeline-card {
  width: calc(50% - 40px);
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.timeline-left .timeline-card {
  margin-right: auto;
}
.timeline-right .timeline-card {
  margin-left: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-item .timeline-card {
    width: calc(100% - 60px);
    margin-left: 60px !important;
  }
}
.timeline-card.highlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8EC, #FFF);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.timeline-phase {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.timeline-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--cream-subtle);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VISION & 16 MISSION INITIATIVES
   ========================================================================== */
.vision-section {
  background: #FFF;
}
.mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.mission-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal);
}
.mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: #FFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.mission-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.45;
}
.mission-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mission-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.mission-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTOR COMMITMENTS (TABBED ACCORDIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.priorities-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.sector-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.sector-tab-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.sector-tab-btn .tab-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.sector-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.sector-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.sector-panels {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.sector-panel {
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.panel-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .panel-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}
.panel-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}
.panel-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.theme-teachers .panel-badge { background: rgba(16, 40, 77, 0.1); color: var(--color-teachers); }
.theme-youth .panel-badge { background: rgba(8, 122, 40, 0.1); color: var(--color-youth); }
.theme-advocates .panel-badge { background: rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.1); color: var(--color-advocates); }
.theme-traders .panel-badge { background: rgba(217, 93, 0, 0.1); color: var(--color-traders); }
.theme-farmers .panel-badge { background: rgba(138, 88, 5, 0.1); color: var(--color-farmers); }

.panel-title {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.panel-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.panel-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .panel-points-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
.point-box {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.point-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #FFF;
}
.point-box .pt-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.point-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.point-box p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANNOUNCEMENT & EVENT BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-section {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.announcement-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0305 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .announcement-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  }
}
.announcement-image-box {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
}
.announcement-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.announcement-banner:hover .announcement-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.announcement-text-box {
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFF;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-text-box {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}
.announcement-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  width: fit-content;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}
.announcement-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.announcement-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.announcement-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFF;
}
.step-num {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.announcement-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS & SOCIAL WORK
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-section {
  background: #FFF;
}
.achieve-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .achieve-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
.achieve-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.achieve-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: #FFF;
}
.achieve-counter {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #B8860B);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
}
.achieve-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.achieve-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VOTER AWARENESS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.announcement-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.announcement-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .announcement-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  }
}
.announcement-image-box {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 350px;
  background: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}
.announcement-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 580px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.announcement-text-box {
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-text-box {
    padding: 26px;
  }
}
.announcement-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.announcement-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.announcement-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.announcement-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .announcement-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.step-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.step-num {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.announcement-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONSTITUENCY COVERAGE (8 DISTRICTS)
   ========================================================================== */
.constituency-section {
  background: #FFF;
}
.district-chips-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.district-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.district-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.district-chip.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}
.district-detail-card {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.district-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.district-emblem {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.district-card-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.district-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold-bright);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.district-card-body p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.dist-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.dist-badge {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS & PRESS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.news-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.news-card {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.news-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.news-card:hover .news-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.news-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.news-content {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.news-date {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.news-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.news-summary {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.btn-read-news {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn-read-news:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  background: #FFF;
}
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 260px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.85) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 20px;
  color: #FFF;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gallery-zoom-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.gallery-caption {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.video-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  }
}
.video-featured-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.video-thumbnail-stage {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .video-thumbnail-stage {
    height: 280px;
  }
}
.video-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px var(--gold-glow);
  transition: transform var(--transition-bounce), background var(--transition-fast);
}
.video-thumbnail-stage:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  background: #FFF;
}
.video-overlay-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%);
  color: #FFF;
}
.video-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.video-overlay-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.video-overlay-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.video-side-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.video-side-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.video-side-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.side-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.side-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.side-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.side-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.side-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.side-info span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SOCIAL MEDIA HUB
   ========================================================================== */
.social-section {
  background: #FFF;
}
.social-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .social-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .social-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.social-box {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.social-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: #FFF;
}
.social-box .social-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.social-platform {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.social-handle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.social-action {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION & CITIZEN FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.contact-card-wrapper {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-card-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  }
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 50px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}
.contact-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.contact-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.contact-subtext {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.info-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.item-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.item-text span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #FFF;
}
.item-text a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* vCard QR Box */
.vcard-qr-box {
  margin-top: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .vcard-qr-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
.qr-canvas-holder {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-qr-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.qr-info-holder strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #FFF;
}
.qr-info-holder p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.qr-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Contact Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
  padding: 50px 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}
.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.form-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.citizen-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
}
.req {
  color: #DC2626;
}
.form-control {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.form-control:focus {
  background: #FFF;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.15);
}
.field-error {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #DC2626;
  min-height: 18px;
}
.form-submit-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.form-toast {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.form-toast.success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}
.form-toast.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C0204 0%, #3D0509 35%, #5E080D 70%, #1F0204 100%);
  position: relative;
  color: #FFF;
  padding-top: 70px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B, #8B1117, #D4AF37);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: footerGleam 6s linear infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
@keyframes footerGleam {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 50%; }
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  }
}
.footer-col-brand .brand-name {
  color: #FFF;
}
.footer-col-brand .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.footer-motto-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), padding-left var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}
.footer-contact-items p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-contact-items a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}
.footer-social-row a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #FFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.footer-social-row a svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.footer-social-row a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--gold-glow);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-social-row a:hover svg {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.footer-bottom {
  background: #120102;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}
.bottom-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .bottom-container {
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
  }
}
.copyright-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-admin-trigger {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.btn-admin-trigger:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FLOATING ACTION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-floating-bar {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  z-index: 1900;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-floating-bar {
    display: none;
  }
}
.mf-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 4px 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.mf-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.mf-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.mf-call { color: var(--primary); }
.mf-wa { color: #25D366; }
.mf-vcard { color: #B8860B; }
.mf-connect { color: var(--navy); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 75px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 1800;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .back-to-top-btn {
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
  }
}
.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODALS: LIGHTBOX, VIDEO, NEWS, ADMIN
   ========================================================================== */
.lightbox-modal, .video-modal, .news-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.lightbox-backdrop, .video-modal-backdrop, .news-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-container, .video-modal-container, .news-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
}
.lightbox-close, .video-modal-close, .news-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1;
}
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
}
.lightbox-prev { left: -60px; }
.lightbox-next { right: -60px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 10px; }
}
.lightbox-image-wrap {
  text-align: center;
}
.lightbox-img {
  max-height: 75vh;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  color: #FFF;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Video Iframe */
.video-iframe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.video-iframe-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* News Modal */
.news-modal-container {
  background: #FFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-modal-container {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* Admin Drawer */
.admin-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #FFF;
  z-index: 3100;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.admin-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.admin-close-btn {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
}
.admin-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: var(--cream-subtle);
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.admin-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.admin-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.admin-btn-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Global Toast */
.global-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  z-index: 4000;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.global-toast.show {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADVANCED MOTION & CINEMATIC REVEAL ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-on-scroll.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-fade-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-35px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-fade-left.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-fade-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-fade-right.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-scale.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Luxury Light Sheen Sweep across Buttons & Cards */
.btn, .stat-card, .floating-vote-badge, .about-trust-badge, .district-chip.active {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::after, .stat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  left: -80%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 220%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: left 0.85s ease-in-out;
}
.btn:hover::after, .stat-card:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* Interactive Card Smooth Lift & Ambient Glow */
.mission-card, .commit-card, .news-card, .gallery-item, .district-detail-card, .achieve-card, .social-box {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.mission-card:hover, .commit-card:hover, .news-card:hover, .achieve-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.14), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Dynamic Ripple Effect */
.btn, .district-chip, .filter-btn, .mf-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ripple-wave {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleAnim 0.6s linear;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes rippleAnim {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Heading Accent Line Pulse */
.heading-accent {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.heading-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FFF, transparent);
  animation: lineGleam 3.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes lineGleam {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  50%, 100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* Floating Animation */
@keyframes gentleFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
.floating-anim {
  animation: gentleFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Pulse Aura */
@keyframes pulseAura {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65); }
}
.pulse-aura {
  animation: pulseAura 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REDUCED MOTION SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MASTER MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS & TOUCH OPTIMIZATION SUITE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Universal Overflow & Layout Safeguards */
html {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100vw !important;
  position: relative;
}

img, video, iframe, canvas, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* Base button responsiveness */
.btn {
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* --- TABLET & LARGE MOBILE BREAKPOINT (<= 1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow-pill {
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
  }

  .hero-designation-badge {
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }

  .hero-motto-statement {
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 14px 16px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-cta-grid {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-quick-meta {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-dual-stage {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-constituency-strip {
    margin: 16px auto 0;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .about-visual-col {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-card-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* --- STANDARD MOBILE & TABLET PORTRAIT BREAKPOINT (<= 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Give space for the bottom floating bar */
  body {
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }

  /* Section Spacing */
  .section {
    padding: 50px 0;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .heading-accent {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  /* Sticky Header */
  .site-header {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .brand-emblem {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  /* Stats Ribbon */
  .stats-ribbon {
    margin-top: -20px;
  }

  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 16px 10px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Credentials Grid */
  .credentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .credential-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  /* Statement Quote Banner */
  .statement-banner {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    margin-top: 32px;
  }

  .statement-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline-container {
    padding: 20px 0;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
    width: 3px;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 20px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .timeline-item .timeline-card {
    width: calc(100% - 50px);
    margin-left: 50px !important;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Vision 16 Grid */
  .mission-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .mission-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  /* Priority Sector Tabs: Smooth horizontal touch scroll track */
  .sector-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 16px 14px;
    margin: 0 -16px 24px;
    gap: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .sector-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .sector-tab-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  }

  .panel-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .panel-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .panel-points-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .point-box {
    padding: 16px 14px;
  }

  /* Achievements Grid */
  .achieve-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .achieve-card {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  /* 8 Districts Chips: Touch scroll track */
  .district-chips-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 16px 14px;
    margin: 0 -16px 20px;
    gap: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .district-chips-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .district-chip {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .district-detail-card {
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .district-card-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .district-card-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .dist-meta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .dist-badge {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  /* Announcement Banner */
  .announcement-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .announcement-image-box {
    min-height: 220px;
    max-height: 320px;
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .announcement-text-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .announcement-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .announcement-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .announcement-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .announcement-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  /* News Grid */
  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  /* Gallery Filters & Grid */
  .gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 16px 14px;
    margin: 0 -16px 20px;
    gap: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
  }
  .gallery-filters::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .filter-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .gallery-item {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%);
  }

  /* Video Player */
  .video-thumbnail-stage {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .video-play-btn {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }

  .video-overlay-info {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .video-overlay-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .video-side-card {
    padding: 10px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .side-thumb {
    width: 90px;
    height: 65px;
  }

  .side-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Social Channels Grid */
  .social-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .social-box {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  /* Public Connect Form */
  .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .contact-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .vcard-qr-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .qr-canvas-holder {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .qr-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .qr-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .form-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .form-submit-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .form-submit-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .site-footer {
    padding-top: 45px;
  }

  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .footer-bottom .bottom-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .bottom-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  /* Back to Top Button */
  .back-to-top-btn {
    bottom: 80px;
    right: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* --- SMALL MOBILE BREAKPOINT (<= 640px) --- */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn {
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 16px);
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8.5vw, 2.5rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
  }

  .hero-salutation {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .hero-designation-badge {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-designation-badge strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-designation-badge span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-cta-grid .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .hero-quick-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Hero Dual Stage on Mobile: Stack cleanly with prominent portrait and clear voting pillar */
  .hero-dual-stage {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    height: 350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .vote-pillar-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    animation: none;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .vote-pillar-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: left;
    margin: 4px 0;
  }

  .vote-capsule-num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .capsule-num {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .vote-pillar-highlight {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .pillar-footer-tags {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .pillar-tag-item {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pillar-seal-strip {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-constituency-strip {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .hero-constituency-strip strong {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .hero-constituency-strip small {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .gallery-item {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* --- EXTRA-SMALL MOBILE BREAKPOINT (<= 400px) --- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .btn-header-cta {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-name {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hero-eyebrow-pill {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  .portrait-frame {
    height: 290px;
  }

  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }

  .pillar-footer-tags {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .mobile-floating-bar {
    height: 54px;
    padding: 3px 4px;
  }

  .mf-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .mf-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. VOTER APPEAL POPUP MODAL (ON-SCROLL & INTERACTIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.appeal-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 2, 4, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.appeal-modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.appeal-modal-dialog {
  background: #FFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 660px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.appeal-modal-backdrop.open .appeal-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Modal Header */
.appeal-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #720B0B 0%, #400305 100%);
  color: #FFF;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.appeal-header-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.appeal-avatar-ring {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px var(--gold-glow);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--dark-surface);
}

.appeal-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.appeal-header-titles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.appeal-tag-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  width: fit-content;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.appeal-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.appeal-sub-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 2px 0 0;
}

.appeal-close-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFF;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.appeal-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-surface);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Modal Body */
.appeal-modal-body {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  color: #2D3748;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.appeal-letter-frame {
  background: #FFF;
  border: 1px solid #EADBCC;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.appeal-salutation strong {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #720B0B;
  display: block;
}

.appeal-salutation p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  margin: 2px 0 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.appeal-paragraphs p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #2D3748;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.appeal-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.06) 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin: 18px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.quote-ornament {
  font-family: serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #720B0B;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.appeal-signature-block {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2D2C2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sig-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.sig-regards {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #718096;
}

.sig-name {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #720B0B;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sig-candidate {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #B38600;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sig-slogan {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4A5568;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.sig-vote-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #720B0B, #400305);
  color: #FFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(114, 11, 11, 0.3);
}

.sig-vote-num {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.sig-vote-txt {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Modal Footer Actions */
.appeal-modal-footer {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: #FFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #EDE4D8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.appeal-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.appeal-close-text-btn {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
}

/* Mobile Responsive Adjustments for Appeal Modal */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .appeal-modal-backdrop {
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .appeal-modal-dialog {
    max-height: 92vh;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .appeal-modal-header {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .appeal-avatar-ring {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .appeal-main-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .appeal-sub-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .appeal-modal-body {
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .appeal-letter-frame {
    padding: 14px;
  }
  .appeal-paragraphs p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
  }
  .quote-text {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
  }
  .appeal-signature-block {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .appeal-modal-footer {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .appeal-modal-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}