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Pragmatism, ground truths mark CPM approach on Congress in Kerala

April 10, 2022 10:50 pm

The 23rd Party Congress of the CPI(M) ended in Kannur on Sunday with the adoption of a resolution to "defeat the BJP by organising all secular and democratic forces’’ in the country.

After ‘downgrade’ last year, MEA sent Speaker’s office talk points on democracy, ‘the Indian way’

February 22, 2022 2:35 pm

Slamming the US-based Freedom House and Sweden-based V-Dem Institute for downgrading Indian democracy,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, “India is not looking for their approval, is not willing to play the game they want to play.”

A dirge for secularism in India

January 24, 2022 9:39 am

🔴 Along with the resurgence of religiosity has come the “othering” of Muslims and, to a lesser extent, Christians, who now live in a social milieu bristling with distrust and hate

Criticism of government and PM’s policies does not amount to India’s image being ‘tarnished’

January 23, 2022 9:42 am

🔴 The tragic reality is that millions of Indians cannot afford even to go to court to seek justice when they are deprived of their rights. It is this that should worry our leaders.

Judiciary is Indian democracy’s only flicker of hope

December 29, 2021 9:49 am

🔴 John Brittas writes: Lack of diversity, flawed system of selection of judges are hurting delivery of justice

US using democracy as 'weapon of mass destruction' to stoke confrontation: China on Biden's Summit for Democracy

December 11, 2021 2:25 pm

🔴The Chinese foreign ministry attacked the American political system as "vetocracy" with partisan interests put above national development.

The democratic road to despotism

December 09, 2021 6:38 am

John Keane writes: Populists and elected populist governments in countries such as India and the United States, said to be the world’s largest and oldest democracies, are potentially midwives of despotism.

Why India will be scrutinised at Summit for Democracy

December 08, 2021 7:49 am

🔴 Nirupama Subramanian writes: PM Modi’s expected participation in the summit will come against a rather bleak backdrop of relativism, misinformation, confusion, obfuscation and polarisation on issues of democracy, civil society and rights.

Silencing the 55 per cent

November 30, 2021 7:29 am

🔴 Ritesh Pandey writes: Government has not allowed Opposition its rightful space in Parliament

In Varanasi, Shah roots for Hindi: ‘I love it even more than Gujarati’

November 14, 2021 6:02 am

Speaking at the Akhil Bhartiya Rajbhasha Sammelan in Varanasi, the Union Home Minister said he loves Hindi more than Gujarati and that there is no conflict between Hindi and other local languages across the nation.

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Constitution Day 2019: Inspirational Quotes by Dr BR Ambedkar

November 26, 2019 11:22 am

Constitution Day 2019 Quotes: Also known as Samvidhan Divas, the day is commemorated to remember that the constitution of the country provides the fundamental rights and duties and to uphold them as a responsible citizen of the country. On India's 70th Constitution Day, here is a look at Ambedkar's powerful and thought-provoking quotes.

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Patiala court scuffle is attack on India’s democracy: Farooq

February 18, 2016 12:09 pm

Srinagar, Feb 18 (ANI): Condemning the JNU row, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) Patron Farooq Abdullah said that the scuffle between lawyers and students outside the Patiala House Court is an attack on India’s democracy. Farooq added that the entire JNU row has been exaggerated and the Vice Chancellor should have handled it himself. Meanwhile, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) founder Lalu Prasad Yadav accused the Delhi Police for being a mere spectator in the JNU row, alleging that they are acting on behalf of the Centre.

Congress, BJP lock horns over Arunachal Pradesh row

January 27, 2016 9:09 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Wednesday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. He said that it is a “murder of constitution and democracy”. He said the duly elected government was not disturbed for many years, but as BJP came into power, it “gave money and destabilised” the state government. He accused BJP chief Amit Shah of political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress legal cell head KC Mittal said the imposition of President rule in Arunachal Pradesh is totally uncalled for. He added that when the matter was in the Supreme Court, then the Centre should have not interfered. Mittal believed that this is not a constitutional crisis and has been totally made up. BJP leader Siddharthnath Singh, on the other hand, said the Congress just wanted to politicise each and every matter. He said the state government was taking cognizance of the matter and they are taking it seriously.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Blaming Congress for the political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson MJ Akbar on Wednesday said that the Congress is not 'best suited' to discuss democracy as they have never practised it externally or internally. The Congress, which is determined to stall the ratification of President's rule in Arunachal Pradesh, is mulling both legal and political options to fight the decision.

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

Congress not 'best suited' to discuss democracy: BJP

January 27, 2016 9:02 am

Politicians react over crisis in Arunachal Pradesh

January 25, 2016 11:50 am

Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) JD(U) leader KC Tyagi on Monday held Bharatiya Janata Party responsible for political crisis in Arunachal Pradesh. He said the move is against the spirit of co-operative federalism. Attacking the BJP, Congress leader PL Punia said recommendation of the President rule in Arunachal pradesh is the "murder of democracy". BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi countered the statements and said the Centre has taken this step as the state is in a "constitutional trouble".