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Voting is not just a right, but a responsibility also: First-time voters in Arunachal

First-time voters in Arunachal Pradesh view voting as a responsibility to build a strong democracy.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Bonds, big money and an imperfect democracy

The electoral bonds scheme only highlights the growing weakness of Indian democracy

The Hindu · Mar 29, 2024

Fire restoration of Old Parliament House wins award

It comes two years after the historic doors were set on fire.

The Canberra Times · Mar 29, 2024

‘BJP government damaged democratic institutions of India’

Indian Democracy Redemption Movement in Chennai accuses Modi government of damaging democratic institutions, launching movement to create awareness.

The Hindu · Mar 28, 2024

Australia’s economy has become a young people-screwing machine. So how do we unscrew ourselves?

Millennials and younger generations are on the brink of outnumbering older cohorts as the largest voting bloc. Living in a democracy affords us the power to change the system

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2024

Dayanidhi Maran, Raja, Annamalai file nominations for poll

Political leaders in Chennai file nomination papers for Lok Sabha elections, expressing concerns over India's economic development and democracy.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Tunisian court sentences four to death for 2013 assassination of Chokri Belaid

Four people were sentenced Wednesday to death and two to life in prison for a murder that sparked widespread unrest in Tunisia and became emblematic of the country's early challenges transitioning from dictatorship to democracy after the Arab Spring.

France 24 · Mar 27, 2024

‘We are finally free’: Senegal hails new anti-establishment president

Bassirou Diomaye Faye promises to overhaul democracy in west African country blighted by corruption

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

Abuse of money power in elections is a serious concern, says former Supreme Court judge

Abuse of money power in elections is a serious concern, says former Supreme Court judge. While the Election Commission of India strives to conduct free and fair elections, the electorate should contribute to that goal by thwarting the attempts to vitiate the democratic process, says Justice Chelameswar. Vote is a…

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024

Lok Sabha polls | DMK fighting to safeguard democracy: Nilgiris MP A. Raja

DMK's A. Raja files nomination for Nilgiris Lok Sabha seat, highlighting commitment to safeguard democracy and promote development.

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2024