"democracy"

It’s not just the corruption of individuals, but the corrosion of institutions that frightens Indians abroad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah cautioned against repeated disruptions in Parliament, saying blocking proceedings for narrow political gains undermines democracy and nation-building. Addressing the Speakers’ Conference, he urged dignity in debate and paid tribute to Vitthalbhai Patel’s role in legislative history.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao sharply came down heavily on the Election Commission of India for its perceived bias toward the NDA government and failure to uphold democratic principles. Responding to recent press remarks by the Chief Election Commissioner, Rama Rao called for a comprehensive revision, not just of electoral rolls but of the ECI itself.

John Milton’s ‘Areopagitica’, published 380 years ago, was one of the first defences of free speech and quest for truth — its arguments remain valid even today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that those involved will face consequences for what he termed "treason" against India

Democracy is not without flaws, but it offers the strongest mechanisms for minorities to protect their rights, seek justice, and ensure their voices are heard

In this age of hyperrealism, we must defend truth not only with facts, but also with institutions, vigilance, and above all, imagination, the imagination to picture a democracy where authenticity still matters

Judiciary must remain the guardian of the Constitution — not its editor

The teachers condemned the recent GO MS 21 that enables universities to recruit new teachers.

Making it mandatory to disclose assets at all levels of the judiciary is in the interest of transparency and probity

In pretend democracies like ours, unfortunately we come across the ‘elected’ emperors!

The intertwining of money with politics erodes the foundational principles of democracy

The pardon erodes the ethical foundations US President Joe Biden sought to champion

The coexistence of secularism and pluralism are two basic features central to India’s unity in diversity

Monopolisation of social media and other digital platforms is empowering right-wing forces to control the world

As long as political institutions favour only the elite and neglect the general public, they will face credibility issues

Without inclusive institutions, sustainable growth is impossible, as the Nobel Prize in Economics stresses

By allowing diplomats to witness the election, New Delhi seeks to present Kashmir as a region moving towards stability

It is high time to insulate Speaker’s office from overt political machinations and preserve its integrity

India being the largest democracy must formulate a comprehensive environment and conservation policy