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‘Courts deepen democracy when they act to empower powerless’: Justice Surya Kant
October 24, 2025 3:04 am
He was speaking at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on ‘The living Constitution: How the Indian Judiciary Shapes and Safeguards Constitutionalism’.
RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha’s new book celebrates dissent and spirit of democracy
October 08, 2025 12:17 pm
It is a curation of his speeches, writings and letters that repeatedly evoke issues that have been shaping contemporary politics -- coalition politics, manual scavenging, the significance of party cadres and the deliberate silencing of Manipur
Is more democracy solution to the crises within democracy?
September 21, 2025 2:08 pm
One of democracy’s greatest strengths is its capacity to face and correct its fallacies. In this spirit, the only response to crises in democracy is more democracy. This International Democracy Day, let’s revisit democracy’s foundational values, and assess its current state.
P B Mehta writes: Nepal, France, America — democracy seems overtaken once more
September 12, 2025 6:53 am
There is one recurring theme: Young people feel robbed of their future
CJI Gavai says three arms of democracy fulfilled responsibilities as desired by Ambedkar
July 08, 2025 9:57 pm
Recalling that his father late RS Gavai, who was the chairperson of legislative council and former governor of Bihar, Kerala and Tripura, the CJI said that he treats the felicitation by the Maharashtra Legislature as blessings of 12.87 crore people of the state.
Faith in democracy declines among young Europeans, but Germans stand apart
July 20, 2025 9:17 pm
The survey, conducted by Tui Stiftung, found that only 57 per cent of young Europeans prefer democracy to other forms of government. 21 per cent of the respondents favoured an authoritarian form of government.
AI is starting to wear down democracy
June 29, 2025 9:21 am
In India’s election, for example, little of the AI content on Meta’s platform was marked with disclaimers, as required by the company, according to the study by the Center for Media Engagement.
Tavleen Singh writes: In praise of Democracy
June 29, 2025 8:22 am
We may not be the ‘Mother of democracy’ as our Prime Minister likes to tell the world, but in modern times, we have been a democratic republic, and this is something we should all be proud of. Democracy is something that we must cherish.
From Emergency to now, how censorship became a competitive sport
June 26, 2025 12:22 pm
Whether or not one has watched the film or read the book is immaterial, because it’s all about the political dividends that “being offended” can yield
Tavleen Singh writes: On the 50th anniversary of Emergency, need to think what should be done to protect our democracy
June 22, 2025 8:21 am
So, on this 50th anniversary of that day that led to India becoming a dictatorship for a while, we need to think seriously about what we should all be doing to protect our democracy. It is a fragile thing, democracy, and can easily be crushed unless people, ordinary people, stand up for their rights.
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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.
DEMOCRACY VIDEOS
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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".
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