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Why Indian democracy is thriving

A book on the movements aimed at upholding democracy since the BJP came to power argues that the mere existence of these alliances makes it difficult to claim that democracy is under attack in India

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Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India
Author: Indrajit Roy
Publisher: Westland Books
Pages: 256
Price: Rs 599


 “Hope is crucial to democratic renewal. Far from being a wasted emotion that hinders action, hope is what motivates people to act collectively against democratic backsliding,” writes Indrajit Roy in his book Audacious Hope: An Archive of How Democracy is Being Saved in India. A professor in the department of politics and international relations at the University of York in the UK, the author firmly believes in the potential of hope to keep us committed to our values, stretch our imagination of