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Tarunabh Khaitan, a professor of Public Law, says that India’s democracy is in peril, and that the Union government under Narendra Modi is “killing the constitution with a thousand cuts”.
This conversation with Paranjoy Guha Thakurta was held in February 2023 when he came to Kerala for the release of the book ‘Adani Empire: Beyond Crony Capitalism’ published by Transition Studies.
Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the British Labour Party, was subjected to a concerted propaganda campaign by the British right-wing military-industrial establishment, which regarded him as a threat to its interests. This article dissects various aspects of this campaign.
Following the collapse of the ruling coalition in Portugal, in the subsequent national election held on 30 January, the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) and Left Bloc (BE) lost half their elected positions, while the Socialist Party (PS) gained an absolute majority.
The most important victory, however, did not come at the ballot box, but rather on the
streets.
Courtesy: Indian Cultural Forum On May 25, 2019, two days after sweeping back to power, Prime Minister Modi made a speech at the Central Hall of Parliament. He said, “We belong to those who voted for us and with those who consider us their enemy.” He spoke of minorities living in fear, but claimed that…
They say that the country’s PM works for 18 hrs, Like a machine! No need – Let him work just 8 hours as our workers do. Let him rest when tired, Sleep when sleepy, Smile when he dreams, like a baby, Enjoy the beloved’s hug. Let him not set on fire those who are in…
How the BJP’s Political Narrative Filled the Holes in the NDA’s Actual Performance The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—and more than that, Narendra Modi—has come back with a larger mandate than what it was given by India’s voters in 2014. At one level, this is remarkable given the economic distress all around, which should have…
Debate: Beware Glib Explanations for Modi’s Election Victory Indian elections are preceded by predictions such as either X will win with a majority, or Y will win with a majority. If neither gets a majority they will team up with other parties. It is also possible that X or Y may get less votes than…
Indian elections are preceded by predictions such as either X will win with a majority, or Y will win with a majority. If neither gets a majority they will team up with other parties. It is also possible that X or Y may get less votes than they thought. This mindless psephology finds its counterpart…
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