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Pure electoral rolls are bedrock of democracy: CEC

Addressing a press conference in Kochi after reviewing preparations for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, the CEC said maintaining the purity of electoral rolls is fundamental to a healthy democratic system.

History in Limbo

The uproar over a former army chief’s unpublished memoir is less about one book and more about how a democracy negotiates the uneasy space between national security, political accountability, and historical truth.

Violating democracy

Sixty-five years ago, when the first democratically elected Communist government of the world was unilaterally dismissed by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru there were cries of ‘murder of democracy’ and ‘violation of democracy’ in political and media circles across India.

What the world can learn from India

India is a very unique country. Even though the country is divided into multiple states, each with its own language, food, attire and local culture, and run by autonomous governments, it has not only survived peacefully but flourished over the past 76 years as the largest democracy in the world.

Empowering youth for political engagement

Since the founding of the Republic of India, it has maintained the status of a vibrant democracy and is widely regarded as one of the most stable countries in the region.