Voting for 88 constituencies in the second phase of the 18th Lok Sabha elections across 13 states and union territories has begun. Over 1,200 candidates, including 4 candidates from Outer Manipur, are contesting the polls. At 9 am, 9.3% voter turnout was recorded across 13 states and union territories. Chhattisgarh and Manipur recorded over 15% … Read more
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Friday to stage a protest under the banner “Save Democracy.” The demonstration was in response to the recent suspension of 146 opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) during the Winter Session, which concluded on Thursday. Prominent opposition figures, … Read more
As Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming general election on January 7, 2023, the opposition, particularly the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is expressing concerns about the democratic process, calling it a foregone conclusion in favor of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s fourth consecutive term. Here are the key developments: Election Announcement and Opposition’s Response Opposition’s Perspective Call … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an address to the nation today, the country’s 77th Independence Day. The Prime Minister stated in a message to the youth that India possesses all three aspects – “democracy, demography, and diversity” – that have the potential to realize the country’s goals. “This Triveni can fulfil all the dreams of … Read more
India does not need to be told what to do on democracy, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, who assumed the Presidency of the UN Security Council for the month of December, said here on Thursday. READ | ‘Brahmins leave the campus, there will be blood’: JNU campus defaced with anti-Brahmin … Read more