A Coalition For India’s Democracy
byA coalition which believes in pluralism, individual freedoms, and inclusive development based on social justice, equity, & non-discrimination, is the best guarantee for securing India’s democracy.
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India: A ‘Self-Correcting Democracy’?
byIndia’s poorest people have saved the country from falling into an abyss. But we must realise that the fight to secure India’s democracy is far from over.
Here’s What Will Happen If Modi Wins A Third Term
byTo make India a Hindu Rashtra (or Hindu State), the Modi government will try to subvert the basic structure of the constitution by peddling lies in the name of religion.
Is Social Media Good For Democracy?
bySocial media companies, with their unfettered power, could collapse democracies & create a dystopian future.
No Matter Who Wins This Election, The Struggle To Secure India’s Democracy Will Not Be Over
byThe biggest challenge, and perhaps the most crucial one, is institutional reform of political parties.
‘Atmanirbharta’–Or Self Reliance–Is Nothing But Political Opportunism
byInstead of being sensitive & inclusive, the Modi government has used state power to silence differences in opinions.
‘Our Rule Of Law Is Under Attack From Our Own Government’
byAuthoritarian populists would do well to remember that even if something is declared legal, it is not necessarily democratic, moral or just.
In Heavily Militarised Kashmir, The Upcoming India Elections Do Not Inspire Hope
byIf Modi wins another term, what would it mean for the residents in the Muslim-majority northern region of Kashmir?
The Death Of Democracy
byHere’s a poem that reflects on the death of democracy. Read it. Reflect on it.
Is Democracy Under Attack In India?
byLet us hope that instead of becoming a diminished democracy, India will become a resilient, self-correcting democracy.
Pakistan’s ‘Sham Democracy’
by‘Pakistan is a sham democracy. The country is tightly controlled by the military generals.
Who Is Prabowo Subianto, The Authoritarian Likely To Win Indonesia’s Presidential Election?
byIf Prabowo does become president, Indonesia’s fragile democratic system may be the next thing he dismantles.
It’s Time To Reconsider The First Past The Post Voting System
byIn a multi-party democracy, where the number of contesting candidates is usually high, it is almost inevitable that a party without the support of the majority of the voters will end up as rulers under the FPTP system.
Power Politics In India Has Weakened Most Organs Of The State
byNefarious politicians have weakened most of the organs of the state. Can ordinary citizens free themselves from the tyranny of power politics?
Mr Modi: Embracing The US Can Prove To Be Asphyxiating
byA deeper defence dependence with the U.S. will constrain India’s options. Such a move will be foolhardy.