Democracy
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Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: PM Modi
Washington: Asserting that democracy is “in our spirit…and flows in our veins”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said there is no question of discrimination in India on the grounds of caste…
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Religion, tolerance, secularism and democracy
An issue of profound significance for religion and state relationship may be summed up by two questions: First: can a person whether Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, Sikh, or of any other religious…
- India
India is a vibrant democracy, go to Delhi & see for yourself: White House
Washington: India is a vibrant democracy and anybody who happens to go to New Delhi can see that for themselves, the White House said Monday, as it appeared to dismiss concerns about…
- India
NCERT drops chapters on democracy from class 10 textbook
The newly released textbooks by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) have now dropped the chapter on democracy in Class 10th textbook in order to reduce “burden on students”.…
- World
‘Rahul Gandhi will root for democracy on US trip, won’t hold back’
Washington: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will focus on challenges faced by democracy around the world in his public interactions during an upcoming US visit and people close to him said that he…
- Pakistan
Imran Khan urges Supreme Court to save democracy in Pakistan
Lahore: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday appealed to the Supreme Court judges to save the democracy in Pakistan, saying “you are our last hope,” amidst a possible ban on his…
- India
India’s growth path lies in liberal democracy to earn world’s trust: Raghuram Rajan
London: India’s growth path lies in leveraging its intrinsic strengths and becoming crucial to global supply chains by building on its historic culture of tolerance and respect for all, former Reserve Bank…
- India
India’s image as vibrant democracy shouldn’t be tarnished: Vice President Dhankhar
Dibrugarh: India is the world’s most vibrant democracy and its image cannot be allowed to be tainted or tarnished by anyone, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday. Some people are trying…
- India
‘Why some of us decry our democracy’, Dhankhar’s jibe at Rahul
Dibrugarh: Criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi without mentioning his name, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday wondered “why some of us decry our democracy within and outside the country”, while describing India…
- India
India, the most vibrant functional democracy till date: Vice President Dhankhar
Dibrugarh: India is the world’s most vibrant democracy and its image cannot be allowed to be tainted or tarnished by anyone, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday. Some people are trying to…
- India
People of J-K can’t be deprived of elected govt for long time: Azad
Srinagar: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Sunday said that the time has come for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir and it is undemocratic to deprive…
- India
Alliance of major opposition parties not possible at national level: CPI-M
New Delhi: Opposition unity in the form of an alliance of all major opposition parties cannot be forged at the national level, the CPIM has said, adding it can be gained only by…
- Politics
Bahujan Samaj uniting with SP to save its rights, democracy, constitution: Akhilesh
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday said the ‘Bahujan Samaj’ is uniting with his party in a big way to safeguard its rights, the democracy and the Constitution drafted by…
- India
Democracy under threat, says Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday said democracy in the country is under threat, and hit out at the Centre over its alleged “divide and rule” policy. He alleged both…
- India
Truth is my weapon in this struggle to save democracy: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was on Monday granted bail by a Surat court in criminal defamation case, where he has been convicted and sentenced, said that “truth” is his…
