Topic: democracy

BJP Organises ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ March in Ghaziabad

A ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ march was organised in Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh, with the participation of BJP National General Secretary...

Electoral Transparency: The Foundation of Democratic Trust

India’s democracy rests on the strength of its institutions and the confidence citizens place in the electoral process. Elections are not merely a mecha...

Thousands of workers join BJP’s Save Democracy padyatra in Korba

The Bharatiya Janata Party took out a Save Democracy padyatra in Korba, Chhattisgarh, with thousands of workers participating. BJP leaders accused the Congress of spreading confusion over SIR.

BJP’s ‘Save Democracy’ march in Bilaspur today, Union minister attending

The BJP will take out a ‘Save Democracy’ foot march in Bilaspur today, with the party claiming participation by more than 10,000 people and a Union minister.

Student contest on democracy versus anarchy held at Model School

A student competition on “Democracy versus Anarchy” was held at Model School in Bhopal’s South-West Assembly constituency, where MLA Bhagwandas Sabnani awarded winners.

Tamil Nadu too could produce a Prime Minister: Vice President

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said in Madurai on October 30 that a person from Tamil Nadu too could become India’s Prime Minister in future.

Two mock Parliaments in Delhi to debate democracy, electoral accountability

Two mock Parliament programmes in Delhi will discuss democracy, elections, constitutional institutions and accountability on the lines of parliamentary proceedings.

BJP Accuses Naseeruddin Shah of Undermining Democracy

New Delhi/Kolkata: A political controversy has erupted after veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its alleged...

Election Commission Faces Trust Test as Democracy’s Future Hangs in Balance

An editorial on questions over electoral roll revision, voter deletions, Form-6, Supreme Court scrutiny and the need for transparency and accountability in the Election Commission.

Right to Protest Matters, But Law Must Also Be Followed

The Jantar Mantar protest dispute highlights the need to protect the democratic right to peaceful dissent while respecting law, public order and citizens’ rights.

Former Election Commissioner OP Rawat Responds to SIR Controversy Concerns

Former Election Commissioner OP Rawat responded to the controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision process, calling voter fear over SIR unfortunate for democracy.

Digital Democracy Dialogue Creators Conclave Held Lucknow

Digital Democracy Dialogue Creators Conclave Held Lucknow CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A Digital Democracy Dialogue (D...

Judicial Restraint and Electoral Autonomy

The Supreme Court’s decision to decline further directions on the plea filed by the Trinamool Congress regarding the appointment of

Turnout and Tempers in Bengal

West Bengal’s opening phase of polling has delivered a familiar but potent mix: high voter turnout and heightened political rhetoric.

Every Vote Matters: The True Test of Democracy Lies in Participation

India’s democracy stands as one of the most vibrant and expansive in the world, drawing its strength not merely from

Draft Electoral Roll Published

In accordance with the directions of the Election Commission of India,

Drawing the Line on Hate Speech

The Karnataka Assembly’s decision to make hate speech a non-bailable offence, carrying a prison term of up to seven years,

Rebuilding Public Trust in an Age of Polarised Narratives

In an era where information moves faster than institutions can respond, public trust has become one of India’s most fragile

National Herald Case: When Political Theater Threatens Judicial Credibility

he latest developments in the National Herald case, including the Enforcement Directorate’s renewed FIR against prominent Congress leaders, have once

When the Constitution Stands Between Power and the People

Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai’s recent reflection that the Supreme Court’s order against “bulldozer justice” was the most significant