/* ==========================================================================
   DR. RAJDEEP ROY - OFFICIAL WEBSITE STYLESHEET
   Theme: BJP Saffron & Deep Navy, Precision Typography, Clean Aesthetics
   ========================================================================== */

@import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&display=swap");

/* Root Variables */
:root {
  --primary: #ff7722;
  --primary-dark: #e65a00;
  --primary-light: #ffa15e;
  --primary-glow: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);

  --secondary: #138808;
  --secondary-light: #22c55e;
  --secondary-glow: rgba(19, 136, 8, 0.3);

  --accent-gold: #f59e0b;
  --accent-gold-light: #fde68a;

  --bg-dark: #0a0f1d;
  --bg-darker: #060913;
  --bg-card: #111827;
  --bg-card-hover: #1f2937;
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;

  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-heading: #0f172a;
  --text-body: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light-muted: #94a3b8;

  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  --border-subtle: #e2e8f0;
  --border-accent: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.3);

  --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 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px var(--primary-glow);

  --font-heading: "Cinzel", serif;
  --font-serif: "Playfair Display", serif;
  --font-body:
    "Outfit", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --container-max: 1240px;
}

/* Reset & Base */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button,
input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4));
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.7));
  }
}

@keyframes marqueeLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes marqueeRight {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Common Layout Utilities */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}
.text-saffron {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}
.text-green {
  color: var(--secondary) !important;
}

/* Number Tag Badges (02. ABOUT, 03. POLITICAL & PUBLIC JOURNEY, etc.) */
.section-tag-badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.section-sub-heading {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Global Button Styles */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary) 0%,
    var(--primary-dark) 100%
  );
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 114, 22, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8833 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(244, 114, 22, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-outline-clean {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
}

.btn-outline-clean:hover {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-glow {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR (CLEAN & COMPACT)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 9, 19, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.2);
}

.nav-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 64px;
  transition: height var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-header.scrolled .nav-wrapper {
  height: 58px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.3rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--primary) 0%,
    var(--primary-dark) 100%
  );
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(244, 114, 22, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 114, 22, 0.45);
  color: #fff;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION (3-ROW INFINITE SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 85px 0 35px;
  background-color: var(--bg-darker);
}

.hero-slider-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.slider-row {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  height: calc(33.333% - 6px);
}

.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  width: max-content;
  height: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}

.row-1 .slider-track {
  animation: marqueeLeft 55s linear infinite;
}

.row-2 .slider-track {
  animation: marqueeRight 60s linear infinite;
}

.row-3 .slider-track {
  animation: marqueeLeft 52s linear infinite;
}

.hero-slider-bg:hover .slider-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.slide-card {
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.slide-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.slide-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      ellipse at center,
      rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.76) 0%,
      rgb(6 9 19 / 58%) 85%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 9, 19, 0.6) 0%, rgb(6 9 19 / 38%) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
  margin: auto;
}

.hero-emblem {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.25) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.6));
  animation: pulseGlow 3s infinite alternate;
}

.hero-emblem img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9),
    0 0 35px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 1rem;
}

.hero-divider .line {
  width: 35px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary));
}

.hero-divider .line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), transparent);
}

.hero-divider .icon {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-sub-location {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Floating Stats Bar */
.hero-floating-stats {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: auto auto 1rem auto;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.stats-card-container {
  background: #0000000d;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid #ffffff5e;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item:not(:last-child) {
  border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff1e7;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.stat-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 1px 0;
}

.stat-value.saffron {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. ABOUT SECTION (AUTO ROTATING SLIDER + BIOGRAPHY + 4 CREDENTIAL CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(19, 136, 8, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.about-image-collage {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-slider-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: #0a0f1d;
}

.about-slides-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.about-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.75s ease-in-out, transform 0.75s ease-in-out;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.about-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.about-slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 6;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  opacity: 0;
}

.about-slider-wrap:hover .about-slider-btn {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-slider-btn.prev {
  left: 12px;
}

.about-slider-btn.next {
  right: 12px;
}

.about-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.about-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 6;
}

.about-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.about-dot.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.about-portrait-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 5;
}

.about-portrait-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-portrait-badge .badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-portrait-badge .badge-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.about-accent-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-sub-title {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-paragraphs p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.about-paragraphs p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4 Highlight Credential Badges Row */
.about-credential-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.about-cred-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-cred-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cred-icon-wrap {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cred-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cred-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cred-text p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. POLITICAL, MEDICAL & PUBLIC JOURNEY SECTION (4 CARDS IN A ROW)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf9f5 0%, #f7f4ee 100%);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.035) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #e9e4dc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e9e4dc;
}

/* Header */
.journey-top-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
}

.journey-grand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 4 Structured Journey Cards Grid (Single Row on Desktop) */
.journey-four-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.journey-domain-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-domain-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
}

.card-medical::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7, #38bdf8);
}
.card-bjp::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7722, #ea580c);
}
.card-parliament::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e3a8a, #3b82f6);
}
.card-assembly::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #138808, #22c55e);
}

.journey-domain-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
}

/* Domain Header */
.domain-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.domain-icon-box {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.medical-box {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0284c7;
}
.bjp-box {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: #ff7722;
}
.parliament-box {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1e3a8a;
}
.assembly-box {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #138808;
}

.domain-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.domain-era-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.medical-badge {
  color: #0369a1;
}
.bjp-badge {
  color: #c2410c;
}
.parliament-badge {
  color: #1e40af;
}
.assembly-badge {
  color: #047857;
}

.domain-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Basic Info */
.domain-basic-info {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.domain-basic-info p {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Compact Embedded Timeline */
.domain-mini-timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.domain-mini-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 5px;
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 3px;
  width: 2px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.mini-timeline-step {
  position: relative;
}

.mini-step-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -1rem;
  top: 4px;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #94a3b8;
  z-index: 2;
}

.medical-dot {
  border-color: #0284c7;
  background: #e0f2fe;
}
.bjp-dot {
  border-color: #ff7722;
  background: #fff7ed;
}
.parliament-dot {
  border-color: #1e3a8a;
  background: #eff6ff;
}
.assembly-dot {
  border-color: #138808;
  background: #ecfdf5;
}

.mini-step-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mini-step-year {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.mini-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}

.mini-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Card Tags */
.domain-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.d-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

/* Compact Signature Quote Ribbon */
.journey-compact-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1d 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.quote-symbol-mini {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #ff7722;
  opacity: 0.85;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quote-text-mini {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #fde68a;
  line-height: 1.4;
  flex: 1;
  margin: 0;
}

.quote-sign-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.quote-sign-text span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04. AREAS OF FOCUS / VISION & PRIORITIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.focus-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: #f9f5ff;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.035) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.focus-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.focus-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.focus-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.focus-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.focus-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.focus-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENTS SECTION (3-CARD INFINITE CENTER-SCALED SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.leaders-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f8f4eb 100%);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgb(255 40 232 / 10%) 0%, transparent 60%), linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #ece4d8;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #ece4d8;
}

.leaders-section .section-main-heading {
  color: #0f172a;
}

.leaders-section .section-sub-heading {
  color: #64748b;
}

.leaders-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.leaders-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 30px 10px 35px; /* Padding for scaled center card and shadow glow */
  user-select: none;
}

.leaders-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.leader-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0.82;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.leader-card.is-center {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.22),
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  z-index: 5;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.5);
}

.leader-card.is-center:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 48px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.28),
    0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
}

.leader-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a0f1d;
}

.leader-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-img-box img,
.leader-card.is-center .leader-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.leader-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.leader-badge.national {
  background: #ff7722;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leader-badge.cabinet {
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.9);
  color: #fed7aa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
}

.leader-badge.state {
  background: #138808;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leader-badge.party {
  background: #f59e0b;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leader-badge.headstate {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.leader-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.leader-role {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.leader-role i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.leader-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.leader-meta .meta-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.leader-meta .meta-tag i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Slider Arrow Navigation Buttons */
.leaders-nav-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(50% - 10px);
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.leaders-nav-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.leaders-nav-arrow.next {
  right: -20px;
}

.leaders-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Pagination & Counter */
.leaders-pagination-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.leaders-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.leaders-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.leaders-dot.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.leaders-counter {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.leaders-counter .current {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. KEY MILESTONES, PRESS CUTTINGS & MEDIA BRIEFINGS SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.achievement-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.achievement-filter {
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.achievement-filter:hover,
.achievement-filter.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

.achievements-showcase-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.showcase-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
}

.showcase-thumb {
  height: 200px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.showcase-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.showcase-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.showcase-badge.milestone {
  background: #ff7722;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
}

.showcase-badge.briefing {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fed7aa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
}

.showcase-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.showcase-meta-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.meta-status {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.meta-status.briefing-live {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.showcase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.showcase-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.showcase-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.impact-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWSPAPER CLIPPING CARD STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.press-card {
  background: #faf8f5;
  border: 1px solid #e7dfd5;
}

.press-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.45);
}

.press-clipping-header {
  background: #111827;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary);
  position: relative;
}

.press-clipping-header.jugasankha {
  background: #1e1b4b;
  border-bottom-color: #f59e0b;
}

.press-clipping-header.sentinel {
  background: #0f172a;
  border-bottom-color: #138808;
}

.press-masthead {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.press-edition {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.press-body {
  background: #faf8f5;
}

.press-date-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #854d0e;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.press-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.press-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border-left: 2px solid #cbd5e1;
  padding-left: 0.75rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.press-source-tag {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.achievements-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. RECENT ACTIVITIES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.activities-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6f8fa 0%, #edf2f7 100%);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.035) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.activity-filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.activity-filter {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.activity-filter:hover,
.activity-filter.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.activities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.activity-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
}

.activity-thumb {
  height: 130px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.activity-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.activity-card:hover .activity-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.activity-date-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.activity-date-tag .date {
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.85);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.activity-date-tag .cat {
  background: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.9);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.activity-body {
  padding: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.activity-body h5 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.activity-body p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.activity-read-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.activity-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.activities-cta-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. PARLIAMENTARY & LEGISLATIVE TRACK RECORD (LIGHT THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.parliament-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0 4.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef4f9 0%, #e6eff7 100%);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  color: #0f172a;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #d0dee9;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #d0dee9;
}

.section-divider-line {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  margin: 0.6rem auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.parliament-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.p-stat-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.p-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.15);
}

.p-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.p-stat-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.p-stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.parliament-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.parliament-track-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.track-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.track-item:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.track-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.track-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.track-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.parliament-featured-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff7ed 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.featured-prs-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.parliament-featured-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.parliament-featured-box p {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   07. RECENT PUBLIC UPDATES & ACTIVITIES (DYNAMIC DB SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.activities-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.updates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.update-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.update-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
}

.update-card-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.update-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.update-card:hover .update-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.update-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff7722, #ea580c);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.update-card-content {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.update-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.update-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.update-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.update-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-read-update {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.update-card:hover .btn-read-update {
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #ea580c;
}

/* Modal Lightbox for Update Details */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 29, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 3500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 780px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1d 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.update-detail-meta-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.update-detail-meta-box span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.update-detail-meta-box span i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.update-media-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.update-media-item-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.update-media-item-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.update-media-item-wrapper img,
.update-media-item-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.update-media-item-wrapper.pdf-item {
  background: #1e293b;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.pdf-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #ef4444;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pdf-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 90%;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.pdf-badge-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  color: #fca5a5;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.media-type-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Responsive updates grid */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Filter Card & Toolbar for Archive */
.filter-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 1.6rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.filter-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: end;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .filter-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .filter-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.filter-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.filter-group label i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.filter-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #1e293b;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.filter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.2);
}

.filter-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.btn-filter-submit {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-filter-reset {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Active Filters & Results Bar */
.active-filters-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #475569;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: #fff7ed;
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.clear-all-link {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.results-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.2rem 1.2rem 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Pagination Controls */
.pagination-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-link {
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.page-link:hover:not(.disabled):not(.active) {
  background: #fff7ed;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.page-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1d 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.page-link.disabled {
  opacity: 0.45;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-color: #e2e8f0;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.page-link.ellipsis {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. CONTACT & CITIZEN GRIEVANCE DESK
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f2 0%, #f4eee5 100%);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.035) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.032) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 100%, 36px 36px, 36px 36px;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid #e8e0d5;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0f1d 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-detail-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-item div h5 {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-detail-item div p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.social-circle-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-circle-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.35);
}

.grievance-form-wrap {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.15);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (MATCHING CONTENT FROM REFERENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: #0a0f1d;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 4rem 0 1.75rem;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-top-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-mission {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-contact-mini {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-contact-mini span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-contact-mini i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-social-icons a {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-icons a:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-links a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Footer Bottom & Voteecal Developer Credit */
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-developer-credit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-developer-credit:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(255, 119, 34, 0.2);
}

.voteecal-logo-img {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.credit-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.voteecal-brand-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.voteecal-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.voteecal-brand-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Back to Top & Toast */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 114, 22, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.toast-notification.active {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 270px;
  height: 100%;
  background: #0a0f1d;
  z-index: 1500;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: right var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1400;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .about-credential-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .journey-four-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .achievements-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .activities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .focus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.25rem) / 2);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-floating-stats {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }
  .stats-card-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .about-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .parliament-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .journey-four-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .parliament-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .main-portrait-wrap {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .leaders-nav-arrow.prev {
    left: -8px;
  }
  .leaders-nav-arrow.next {
    right: -8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .journey-compact-quote {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 75px;
  }
  /* Slower & smoother hero slider animation for small screens (Mobile / Tablet) */
  .row-1 .slider-track {
    animation-duration: 95s;
  }
  .row-2 .slider-track {
    animation-duration: 105s;
  }
  .row-3 .slider-track {
    animation-duration: 90s;
  }
  .stats-card-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.25rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .stat-value {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .about-credential-matrix {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .focus-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .leader-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
  .leader-badge {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .leaders-carousel-viewport {
    padding: 10px 4px 20px;
  }
  .leaders-nav-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .leaders-nav-arrow.prev {
    left: 2px;
  }
  .leaders-nav-arrow.next {
    right: 2px;
  }
  .leader-img-box {
    height: 210px;
  }
  .achievements-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .activities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .parliament-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED SECTION BACKGROUND KEYFRAMES & Z-INDEX WRAPPERS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section > .container,
.journey-section > .container,
.focus-section > .container,
.parliament-section > .container,
.leaders-section > .container,
.achievements-section > .container,
.activities-section > .container,
.contact-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes ambientFloatAbout {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: translate(6%, 4%) scale(1.08); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-4%, 8%) scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes journeyGradientFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes focusOrbMove {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translate(-30px, 40px) scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes parliamentCoolFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes parliamentCoolPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.6; }
}

@keyframes leaderGoldFlow {
  0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

@keyframes leaderWarmAura {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translate(45px, 35px) scale(1.18); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(-35px, -25px) scale(0.9); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes activitiesWaveGlow {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translate(-50px, 40px) scale(1.2); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(0.85); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes contactGradientShift {
  0% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 100%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 0%; }
}