In 1947 India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru spoke of freedom and democracy, marking the transition away from English colonialism. Three years later India's constitution was created. India …
Sex Workers Deserve Equal Rights and India’s Supreme Court Agrees
India’s recent Supreme Court decision to improve the rights of sex workers is not only a poignant step towards acceptance and regulation of the industry but also a clear example of judicial decree …
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Violence Against Muslims and Silencing of the Press in India
Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India has been in power since 2014. His party- the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- is a right-wing party known for strong Hindu nationalist beliefs. …
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Modi’s New India: The World’s Largest Democracy Under Fire
Many would characterize India as the world’s largest democracy. Even the current Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has called India “The mother of all democracies.” However, it seems as though that the …
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Can Independent Electoral Commissions Save American Democracy?
Can independent electoral commissions save American democracy from its gridlocked legislature? Based on its international implementation, no! Independent electoral commissions in this post will be …
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Democratic Erosion in India: A Case Study
INDIA’S DEMOCRATIC BACKGROUND India’s experience with democracy dates back to 1947 when it gained independence from British colonial rule.[1]It declared itself a democratic state by adopting its …
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Indian Prime Minister Modi Furthers the Divide, Both Politically and Racially
India’s Constitution, which came into effect in 1950, outlines the rights guaranteed to citizens in India. Similar to other democracies, this includes the right to equality, the right to …
Jammu and Kashmir as an Example of Extreme Populism in India
In 2014, Narendra Modi ran as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and won the position of Prime Minister. The major theme of the BJP is Hindutva, which is an ideology that seeks to …
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