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Giant India is an electoral democracy, the world's biggest democracy by far.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​According to Freedom House, "elections have generally been free and fair and the 2009 national polls were mostly peaceful, though some violence occurred". Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Making peace visible: the state of democracy in India

December 22, 2023 by Jenna Spinelle 1 Comment

Making peace visible: the state of democracy in India

Increasing government suppression of dissent in India imperils democracy, as critical journalists face escalating risks of harassment.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, India, Journalism and Free Speech

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

March 16, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

World’s Biggest Democracy Is Jettisoning Freedom And Tolerance

India’s global recognition is at risk as its growing disregard for basic freedoms draws criticism despite its contributions to global issues.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India

Can A Non-Gandhi President Revive India’s Congress Party?

October 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

India’s Congress party appointed a politician as its president. For the first time in 24 years, it is somebody who is not from the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India

Hindi Film Industry Struggles In The Face Of Mass Campaigns

September 15, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hindi Film Industry Struggles In The Face Of Mass Campaigns

Nearly all recent Bollywood films are the target of social media boycott efforts. But it’s not the only issue the industry is dealing with.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, India, Political Artwork, Political Comedy

Ferocious Lions’ Statue On India’s Parliament Raises Eyebrows

July 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Ferocious Lions' Statue On India’s Parliament Raises Eyebrows

In response to criticism of the appearance of the emblem on top of the new parliament building, the government defended the design.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India

Is Freedom Of Expression Under Threat In India?

July 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Is Freedom Of Expression Under Threat In India?

Fact-checker Muhammed Zubair’s arrest represents a new low for press freedom in India that has seen a sharp decline in civil liberties.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech

India Arrest Of Fact-Checker Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

June 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

India Arrest Of Fact-Checker Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

A persistent tendency has emerged in the erosion of Indian democracy. The nation’s journalistic liberties are deteriorating alarmingly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech

India: Why Are Punjab Political Singers Under Attack?

June 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

India: Why Are Punjab Political Singers Under Attack?

The murder of Sidhu Moose Wala has brought attention to the link between Punjabi music and India’s cross-border criminal networks.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech

Opinion: In the world’s largest democracy, ‘looking Muslim’ could cost your life

May 25, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Opinion: In the world's largest democracy, 'looking Muslim' could cost your life

Although it prides itself with being the world’s largest democracy, India has come under the spotlight for anti-democratic trends.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech, Religion and Democracy

India Falls 8 Places To 150th Position In Press Freedom Rankings

May 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

India Falls 8 Places To 150th Position In Press Freedom Rankings

India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank out of 180 countries.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech

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