India, a modern-day exemplar of democratic values, is standing at the threshold of an important reform ~ One Nation, One Election. As a nation that has set the benchmark for democratic processes, it becomes crucial that we reflect on how to improve the effectiveness, equity, and sustainability of our democratic systems.
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.
The country aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, focusing on renewable energy expansion, and plans to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2030.
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.
“The Congress believes that anyone who advocates violence or uses provocative language will disturb peace and amity among the people and weaken the country," he said.
Perhaps the best antidote to this despair is to study the examples and lives of those who have fought against the odds and succeeded.
The index is based on 60 indicators grouped in five different categories, measuring pluralism, civil liberties and political culture.
Delhi Police have imposed Section 144 of the CrPC in the New Delhi district except Jantar Mantar, ahead of the Congress party's call for nationwide protests against inflation and unemployment.
Myanmar's National Unity Government (NUG), a shadow administration outlawed by the junta, called for international action against the military.
Every time the country seems to move ahead, the majority and this minority collide and give India a bad name. Democracy is often called a tyranny of the majority.
