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JD(S) Rajasthan unit opposes party’s move to join hands with BJP

JD(S) Rajasthan unit opposes alliance with BJP; pledges to follow path of socialism & secularism. State president Arjun Detha says coming to power should not be sole objective & party will continue to work for strengthening democracy & oppose BJP's anti-people policies.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

What history can tell us about the success (or failure) of referendums in Australia

The Australian nation came into being following a series of referendums in the 1890s, and they have been a regular feature of Australian democracy ever since. In every decade of the 20th century, there was at least one referendum. However, the 2023 referendum on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander…

The Conversation · Sep 19, 2023

Centre urged not to implement simultaneous polls, common code

Activists of CPI-ML Red Star urge Union gov't to halt One Nation One Election & Common Civil Code, citing potential harm to democracy. BJP, facing election defeats, plans simultaneous elections in 5 States. Decisions like Common Civil Code threaten India's diverse, democratic system; Union govt must protect people's interests by…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

The Hindu · Sep 18, 2023

India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2023

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 2023

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 · Sep 18, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

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 · Sep 17, 2023