Sohna villages: Voters have a right to select their candidates!
A report by Bagish Jha in the Times of India, published on 28th August 2024, states that residents of more…
Denial of ‘bail as a rule’ leads to unfair and prolonged incarceration without trial
Historically, the purpose of bail pending trial in criminal cases are to avoid inflicting punishment upon an innocent person (who…
77 Years of Independence of India: A Balance Sheet
On August 15, 2024, India celebrated 77 years of freedom from British Rule, as `Independence Day’. In 1947 the sovereign…
Were the 2024 Lok Sabha elections free and fair?
Interview with Mr M G Devasahayam, indefatigable activist for electoral transparency regarding the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections Former IAS Officer…
On the concentration of powers in the Executive!
The recent swearing-in of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a select…
‘Horse trading’: Utter powerlessness after pressing the EVM button
Following the official announcement of the elections, the “leading” and every other political party within the two major alliances negotiated,…
Is the Monopoly Over Election Symbols Creating an Unfair Election Field?
Election symbols were initially introduced into the Indian electoral process as a practical solution to overcome the challenges posed by…
THE REAL OPPOSITION COMES FROM THE STREET: A COMMENTARY ON THE INDIAN PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have concluded with an NDA coalition government led by the BJP being sworn in as…
Centre-state relations and federalism at the crossroads
In this “President’s Blog,” the focus is on the complex relationship between central and state governments in India. The article…
People-centred Democracy: The Case for Electoral Reforms in India
In a landmark ruling on 15 February 2024, the Supreme Court delivered a significant blow to the electoral system by…