Indian democracy
Coverage of Indian democracy in the Nexus archive.
- Opposition’s letter to CJI: BJP alleges ‘dangerous conspiracy’ to malign Indian democracy
BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi criticizes a letter from 23 opposition parties to the Chief Justice of India, calling it an 'attack on democracy'. The BJP alleges the letter is part of a 'dangerous conspiracy' to undermine Indian democracy.
- Emergency dark period which saw Indian democracy brutally crushed: PM Modi
PM Modi referenced an 'emergency dark period' where Indian democracy was 'brutally crushed' and reaffirmed a commitment to constitutional values, including justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
- How the West Misreads Modi’s Success
The article argues that Western observers misinterpret Narendra Modi's political success in India, suggesting that while the country may have become less liberal under his leadership, it continues to function as a democracy. The piece challenges the narrative that India's democratic institutions have fundamentally broken down despite concerns about civil liberties.
- What Modi’s big win in Indian state elections could mean for its democracy
Modi's BJP has won the key state of West Bengal for the first time, raising questions about the implications for Indian democracy. The victory is significant as it marks a new territory for the party. The outcome has sparked concerns and uncertainties about the future.