Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that Indian democracy was undermined after 2014 and questioned the legitimacy of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, claiming millions of voters were subsequently classified as non-existent or non-voters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged youth to read autobiographies and learn from others’ struggles, warning that in the “era of reels”, shortcuts can limit success. Speaking at Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography launch, Modi praised his resilience and continuing contribution to Indian democracy
Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as the "darkest chapter" in Indian democracy. He criticised the Congress for curbing civil liberties, suppressing dissent and press freedom, while paying tribute to those who resisted the Emergency and defended democratic values
The Election Commission is likely to roll out the first phase of the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists next week, starting with 10–15 states, including Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The exercise aims to weed out illegal migrants
Rahul Gandhi said "Indian democracy is under threat" during a lecture at Cambridge University, claiming that several politicians, including himself, are under surveillance.
