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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.
India Protests Over Women’s Rights Continue to Erupt
New Delhi India protests over women’s rights make government focus on human rights abuses: India government showing signs of resistance to change for women
India Women’s Rights Protests Widen as Anger Turns
Explosion of anger in India is powerful enough to alter political landscape of democratic giant
India Morns Gang-Rape Victim Who Died in Hospital
Protests and mourning take over major cities as against violence towards females
Protests Continue After Horrific Indian Sex Crime
Horrific Indian sex crime protests continue with riots after brutal attack on female student in New Delhi. World’s largest democracy India in transition
India Hindu Nationalist Gains Muslim Support
India’s Modi a Hindu nationalist gains Muslim support and continues push towards national politics
India’s Gujarat Election Hints at Federal Changes
Rising star Modi cemented lead for unprecedented potential federal level leadership
India’s Intolerance for Free Speech on Facebook
India versus Facebook: More troubling is that even if the arrest is found wrongful, there is now a chilling effect on free speech in India
State Election Watched as India Hindu Nationalist Gains
Election in Gujarat may see India Hindu nationalist gain power with politician Modi and his allies
Fresh Protests Against India Economic Reforms
Protests against India economic reforms target government push of thorough but risky changes – India’s tired welfare system should be drastically reformed