3 survey results that tell us what Indians think about democracy — and it’s not a simple story
The search for a permanent and coherent popular meaning of democracy is futile. The Pew report underlines this ever-evolving tendency of popular democracy in the Indian context. Key Points
ThePrintDhruv Rathee’s question is wrong. Instead, ask what kind of non-democracy India is becoming
Dhruv Rathee’s viral video asks if India is becoming a dictatorship. The problem is that it is an over-stylised description that lets the present govt off the hook. Key Points
ThePrint'Want to ensure democracy continues': Sheikh Hasina as voting begins in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said her government established the democratic rights of the people and wanted to ensure that democracy continued in the country. Her comments came as voting for the general election began which has been boycotted by Opposition parties. Key Points
India TodayINDIA bloc leaders to protest today against suspension of MPs from Parliament
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor announced widespread protests by the INDIA alliance across states following the suspension of 146 MPs from Parliament. Criticizing the government's handling, he highlighted the disregard for parliamentary conventions and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's absence during a security breach incident. Tharoor labeled the government's actions as unacceptable, leading to the suspension of MPs demanding discussion. He condemned the passing of bills without adequate opposition presence, denouncing it as a disservice to the nation's democracy. Key Points
Economic TimesIn democracy there is no place for discrimination on basis of caste, creed, religion or gender: PM Modi at
In response to a reporter's question about the government's alleged discrimination against religious minorities and critiques, Modi emphasized that discrimination has no place in India's democracy. President Biden praised the democratic values of both India and the US during their discussions, asserting that maintaining their democracies is crucial for the entire world. Key Points
Economic Times
No discrimination against minorities in India, democracy is in our veins, says PM Modi in U.S.
‘Our government has proved that democracy can deliver. When I say deliver it means there is no place for discrimination on the grounds of caste, creed, gender, religion,’ PM Modi said. Key Points
The HinduNo question of discrimination, democracy is in India's DNA: PM Modi in US
Addressing the press meet in the United States alongside President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resolute statement, firmly asserting that democracy is deeply ingrained in the DNA of India. He emphasised the spirit of democracy and its constitutional foundation, dispelling any notions of discrimination based on caste, creed, or religion within India's democratic framework. Key Points
Economic TimesWhen electronic voting machines meet democracy
The research community has demonstrated its defiance of EVMs. A 2010 study by Prasad, Halderman and Gonggrijp observed that EVMs are "vulnerable to serious attacks that can alter election results and violate the secrecy of the ballot". Key Points
The Indian Expressdemocracy in India is in danger, Rahul Gandhi hasn’t said anything he should apologise for, says Shashi Tharoor
"Democracy, in our country, is in danger and everyone should know about it. I didn't hear anything wrong in it," Shashi Tharoor said. Key Points
FinancialexpressMallikarjun Kharge reminds BJP of PM Modi’s remarks abroad; some in Oppn silent on Rahul
“In China, Modi had said that ‘earlier you felt ashamed of being born in India, but now you feel proud to represent the country’... Who said this? The Prime Minister had said it,” Congress president says. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAAP continues protest against arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal, 'resolve to not celebrate Holi'
AAP leader Atishi says they'll not play Holi, appeals to countrymen to join them in 'fight against cruelty & evil'. Kejriwal was arrested in connection with Delhi Excise Policy case. Key Points
ThePrintNo discrimination in India: PM Modi to US media in joint presser with President Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that democracy runs in India’s veins as he dismissed allegations of discrimination against religious minorities in India. The Prime Minister said that India and the US are democracies and it is in the DNA of both countries to expand democratic institutions. He was responding to a question from […] Key Points
FinancialexpressTwo-thirds of Indians support autocratic or military rule, highest in the world, finds Pew study
US-based think tank found that 67% of Indians polled supported autocratic rule, while 72% supported military rule. Support for representative democracy too declined in India. Key Points
ThePrint‘Nation first!’: PM Modi’s veiled attack at Rahul Gandhi in hour-long address to US Congress
"I can understand the debate of ideas and ideology. But I'm delighted to see you come together today to celebrate the bond between the world's two great democracies," PM Modi said. Key Points
FinancialexpressCampaigning in Turkey's pivotal elections ends, voting nears
Turkish politicians held their final rallies on the last hours of campaigning before Saturday, the eve of pivotal presidential and parliamentary elections that could significantly shape the NATO member’s future, before a so-called propaganda ban went into effect. Read the full story on The Hindu. Key Points
The Hindu
Autocracy of one family in danger: Amit Shah
In Kaushambi, he inaugurated the Kasuhambi Mahotsav while in Azamgarh he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects. While Kaushambi was won by BJP in 2019, Azamgarh Lok Sabha was wrested by the party from SP in bypolls last year. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP fields Kerala unit president K Surendran against Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its fifth list of candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, featuring 111 names across various states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha, Rajasthan, and more. Key highlights include K Surendran, the Kerala unit president, contesting from Wayanad, where Rahul Gandhi currently serves as MP. Key Points
Economic Times‘Never had Budget Session been disrupted by Treasury benches in the 75-year history of Indian democracy’: Shashi Tharoor
“They do not want to give Rahul Gandhi the floor again because of his uncomfortable statements regarding the government's crony capitalism... He spoke once, but remarks were expunged” Key Points
The Indian ExpressBJP MPs spar with Rahul Gandhi at Parliamentary panel meeting on G-20
The meeting degenerated into a shouting match after BJP MPs G.V.L. Narasimha Rao and Anil Firojiya, sources said, flagged Gandhi’s remarks on the ‘state of Indian democracy’ made earlier this month in London Key Points
The Hindu‘Rahul Gandhi permanent part of anti-nationalist toolkit’: JP Nadda on Congress leader’s UK remarks
While commenting on the alleged threat to Indian democracy, Rahul Gandhi had stressed that this is "an Indian problem and the solution is going to come from inside. It is not going to come from outside." Key Points
The Indian Express
Rahul’s remarks in U.K. | No question of apology, says Kharge on BJP’s demand
BJP and several senior Ministers have been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi over his “democracy under attack” remarks in the U.K. Key Points
The HinduIndia 'largest flailing democracy', says Hamid Ansari, talks of 'growing authoritarianism' globally
Former V-P was talking at launch of book by ex-law & justice minister Ashwani Kumar. Ansari described it as a 'set of writings depicting a contemporary vision of our democracy'. Key Points
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