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Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Hindu

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power

The Independent UK

10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament building in handwritten notes

Women MPs recall memories, experiences of old Parliament building; offer heartfelt tributes to its significance in India's democratic journey. MPs share nostalgic memories, messages of old Parliament building as they prepare to bid farewell to the epicentre of India's democratic journey, expressing gratitude, admiration & pride.

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Trump says Republicans ‘speak very inarticulately’ about abortion

Trump talks about democratic principles, ageing politicians and abortion rights in wide ranging NBC interview

The Guardian - US

As coup follows coup in West Africa, could Cameroon be next?

A recent survey of 36 African countries revealed that though citizens support democracy, a slim majority is willing to endorse a military coup if elected leaders abuse their power. As a number of West African nations grapple with this dilemma, some wonder whether longtime Cameroonian leader Paul Biya might face…

Radio France Internationale

Congress is ready to fight, Mallikarjun Kharge tells party leaders

Congress leaders urged to prioritize success, put aside differences to defeat BJP in 2024 LS elections. Kharge accuses Modi Govt of playing politics, distracting people from basic issues. He stresses on organisational unity, discipline to achieve success, oust BJP in 2024 to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

The Hindu

Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

The Independent UK

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Jana Sena Party will not come out of NDA in spite of alliance with TDP, says Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) still with BJP, forging alliance with TDP to end YSRCP's autocratic rule in 2024. Hoping BJP will join TDP-JSP combine for democracy's sake. JSP's top priorities: political stability, economic prosperity, liquor policy. JSP-BJP alliance didn't make best use of opportunity in A.P. politics. JSP-TDP…

The Hindu

Outlaw lawyers — and outlaw presidents

Several of Nixon's lawyers went to prison after Watergate. Are Giuliani, Eastman and other Trump attorneys next?

Salon

International Democracy Day celebrated with fervour in Dharwad

Thousands of school and college students enthusiastically participated in the International Democracy celebration in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Belagavi and Uttar Kannada districts on Friday and read out the Preamble of the Constitution as was mandated by the State government.

The Hindu

Hundreds of students read preamble of Indian Constitution in Shivamogga

To mark Int'l Day of Democracy, Shivamogga saw school kids, college students & officials read preamble of Indian Constitution. DC Selvamani & MLA Channabasappa said sacrifices of many made India a strong democratic nation. Statues of Dr. Ambedkar garlanded & 1,000 students read preamble at Basava Sabha Bhavana. VC Prof.…

The Hindu

Programme on reading out the Preamble of the Constitution held in Mysuru

Mysuru students read Preamble of Constitution on International Day of Democracy. Deputy Commissioner, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and other officials present. State govt. mandated reading of Preamble in schools/colleges. MLA Harish Gowda recalled Ambedkar's efforts. Tanveer Sait urged students to use library to read Constitution and build nation from home. Emphasized…

The Hindu

With democracy on the ballot, the mainstream press must change its ways

The American press is failing to adequately emphasize the stakes of the coming election

The Guardian - US

Millions join Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in reading preamble of Indian Constitution

More than 2.31 crore persons, including bank and corporate employees, had registered for reading the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

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Social media firms ‘not ready to tackle misinformation’ during global elections

Experts urge big tech companies to ensure their platforms are equipped to protect democracy in 2024 votes

The Guardian - UK

Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt

Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy

The Hindu

Mulaqat reunites old friends to join hands for a common goal

Former CM Naidu, 73, arrested in AP Skill Development scam, used his 'mulaqat' facility in Rajahmundry Central Prison to form alliance with Jana Sena Party led by old friend K. Pawan Kalyan. 45-min interaction sealed pact to fight 2024 Assembly elections together to 'Save Democracy in Andhra Pradesh'. PM Modi…

Fortune

Bolt CEO: 'America’s FedNow service has much to learn from India’s breakthrough payments system'

India's UPI shows that a government can get substantial things done, even with widespread public skepticism and within a boisterous democracy.

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Traffic restrictions near Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on September 15

This is to facilitate International Democracy Day celebrations on the steps of Vidhana Soudha

Salon

MAGA is "losing their s**t right now"

The right-wing also has a backup plan

Radio France Internationale

Europe failed to bolster democracy in Sahel, EU's top diplomat says

The EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that 600 million euros spent training security personnel in the Sahel had "failed to bolster democracy". His comments follow recent coups in both Niger and Gabon.

The Guardian - US

Trial of Brazil’s alleged 8 January insurrectionists opens in supreme court

Judge condemns ‘dastardly putschist attack’ on Latin America’s largest democracy as first four Bolsonaro supporters go on trial

Reason

Mandating Civics in Schools Won't Fix American Democracy

Who cares if Americans can't answer basic civics questions?

The Hindu

ICCR to hold festival of democracy on September 15

ICCR to host 'Vaishali' festival of democracy at Nalanda Univ. to celebrate India's rich democratic traditions. Event to feature launch of book, seminars on 'Culture of Democracy' & 'Implementation of Democracy'.

Radio France Internationale

Gabon unveils transitional government, French military cooperation resumes

Gabon's new ruler General Brice Oligui Nguema has appointed former opposition leaders and key figures from the ousted regime to both houses of parliament, as the military junta sets a two-year transition period to democracy and military cooperation with France resumes.

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