Page 10 - Democracy

Outsiders registering as J-K voters last nail in coffin of democracy: PDP

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said she has asked National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah to convene an all-party meeting of Jammu and Kashmir to decide the future course of action with regard to election commission allowing outsiders to register as voters in the Union Territory. According to Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to get around 25 lakh additional voters, including outsiders, after the special summary revision of electoral rolls being held for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370. "I have requested Farooq sahib, being the seniormost leader, to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the new developments for adopting a unified course of action to deal with it," Mufti told reporters. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president said she has asked the NC president to invite even those parties with which "we have differences". She said the move of the election authorities to allow outsiders residing ordinarily

Legislation barring parties from offering freebies not advisable: SC

Court protests media leak of Election Commission's affidavit in the matter

Rebel MLAs taking oath is murder of democracy, Constitution: Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena claimed administering ministerial oath to rebels MLAs, whose disqualification pleas are pending before the Supreme Court, amounted to murder of democracy and the Constitution

Strengthening liberal democracy essential for growth, says Raghuram Rajan

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said India's future lies in strengthening liberal democracy and its institutions as it is essential for achieving economic growth

Oppn obstructs development, prefer political interests over nation: PM Modi

The prime minister said when the country's democracy was crushed during the Emergency, all major parties came together to save the Constitution.

Anurag Thakur calls for introspection by media houses after CJI's remarks

Information & Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday called for introspection by media houses of their functioning after Chief Justice of India N V Ramanna said kangaroo courts by media were detrimental to the health of democracy. Speaking at the National Broadcasting Day function at All India Radio here, Thakur said Ramanna's remarks raised questions on the credibility of media. "We need to introspect whether we have crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' while delivering news," Thakur said. "I wish to urge friends in the media that if such an impression is being created, there is a need for introspection," he said. Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Ramana said in Ranchi. The CJI said media trials affect the fair functioning and independence of the judiciary. Addressing the gathering Thakur said that when some people surmised that Radio was going to have an existential crisis with the advent of ...

Kangaroo courts by media affecting health of democracy: CJI Ramana

Agenda-driven debates and kangaroo courts being run by the media are detrimental to the health of the democracy, Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana said on Saturday

Voice of dissent necessary for healthy democracy: Court on bail to Zubair

Zubair, however, will remain in jail as he has been remanded to judicial custody in some of the FIRs registered against him by the UP Police for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.

Two Supreme Courts, two imperfect democracies

The Indian Supreme Court, for various reasons, does not seem to lie within the scope of this accountability

Hong Kong's future uncertain 25 years after British handover to China

Hong Kong's honeymoon period, when it carried on much as it always had, has passed, and its future remains uncertain, determined by forces beyond its control

Biggest cowardly attack on India's democracy: BJP slams Cong on Emergency

The Emergency, declared on this day in 1975 by former prime minister Indira Gandhi, suspended fundamental rights of citizens and brought press censorship.

Hate speeches by elected representatives warrant stringent action: Delhi HC

The judge said elected leaders in a democracy owe their responsibility not only to their electorate but also towards the society and nation as a whole and ultimately to the Constitution.

Fear for democracy in Pak as ISI gets power over civil service appointments

It is widely perceived in Pakistan that politicians need the military's backing to come to power, but many now fear that bureaucrats could also need the same support for their appointment and postings

India natural ally of G7 in defending democracy, freedom of thought: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 and its partners in defending democracy, freedom of thought and liberty from a host of threats

Indian democracy global public good, planet's central anchor: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that there are two different designs of governance at play in India, one that stifles voices and the other that listens.

EC to lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 nations

The Election Commission said it will lead 'Democracy Cohort on Election Integrity' with 100 democratic countries and share experience and expertise with poll management bodies of various nations.

The future of liberal democracy

Both authors use the word "liberal" in its classical sense

Global disruptions and non-cooperation

The first problem has been the very premise of the globalisation project

Wipro to stand by principle of democracy, justice: CEO amid Ukraine war

IT company Wipro said its employees are engaged in providing relief effort to people displaced due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict

Jammu & Kashmir presenting new example of democracy, determination: PM Modi

PM Modi said Jammu and Kashmir is presenting a new example of "democracy and determination" as numerous development initiatives were undertaken in the last two to three years.