Page 9 - Indian Democracy

Impartial judicial system essential for free and fair democracy: Gadkari

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Sunday said an impartial and fair judicial system is necessary for a free and fair democracy

Attempts were made to crush democracy during Emergency, says PM Modi

PM Modi said that during the Emergency imposed in 1975 attempts were made to "crush democracy" in India

'Conflict entrepreneurs' to blame for Agnipath protests: NDA Ajit Doval

'I think that the protests, raising your voice is justified and is permitted in a democracy. But this vandalism, this violence is not permitted and will not be tolerated at all'

Brought positive changes in people's lives through democracy: PM Modi

PM Modi said the BJP-led government has strived in the past eight years to make a positive change in the lives of people and has fostered a strong, resilient and responsible democracy in the country.

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.

India needs stronger opposition for healthy democracy: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Asserting that India is a vibrant democracy and the elections held in country are free and fair, he said at the national level, there needs to be a strong opposition party, which is currently missing

Indian democracy 'perfect example' of inclusive growth: LS Speaker Om Birla

Indian democracy and its institutions have set a "perfect example" of inclusive growth before the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said

In strength of panchayats lies prosperity of new India, says PM Modi

On National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said panchayats are the basic pillar of Indian democracy, in whose strength lies the prosperity of the new India.

A hat tip to Indian democracy at museum dedicated to former PMs

The erstwhile Nehru Museum building, designated as Block I, now has an updated display on the life of Jawaharlal Nehru

Revival of Congress is essential for Indian democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi while addressing the parliamentary party on Tuesday said that the revival of the party is essential for democracy

Democracy best suited for diverse country like India: CJI Ramana

Justice Ramana said the police and investigative agencies may have de facto legitimacy, but yet, as institutions, they still have to gain social legitimacy

End Facebook interference in India's democracy: Sonia Gandhi

Congress president Sonia Gandhi urged the government to put an end to the alleged "systematic interference" of Facebook and other social media giants in India's electoral politics.

BJP accounts for 70% of assets declared by national parties: ADR report

Declared assets worth Rs 4,847.78 crore in FY20, according to ADR's analysis

PM Modi calls for higher polling, discussion on 'one nation, one election'

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed concern over low voting percentage, especially in urban areas considered educated and prosperous, and said this should change in a vibrant democracy like India.

Best of BS Opinion: An unlikely club, the man who will win and more

Here are the best of BS Opinion pieces of the day

Saving democracy

Commitment to liberal rules, at home and abroad, takes effort

Best of BS Opinion: Survival of the friendliest, seeds of a bleak future

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for Saturday.

New book throws light on Nehru's encounters with contemporaries, opponents

"Nehru: The Debates that Defined India" is co-authored by Tripurdaman Singh and Adeel Hussain

Need to ensure no country tries to exploit Afghan situation: PM Modi at UN

At this time, the people of Afghanistan, women and children, the minorities there, need help, and we must fulfill our responsibility, says Modi

Imperative for India, US to defend democratic principles: Kamala Harris

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday said it is imperative that India and the US defend democratic principles and institutions within their respective countries and around the world