Elections stripped of ideology signal the rise of “marketisation” of politics—parties become brands, candidates turn into commodities and voters are treated as consumers to be enticed
As election campaigns grow increasingly polarised, religious identity is being weaponised for political gain. It goes against India’s ideals and the norms and practices in any established democracy.
By presiding over processes that narrow democratic participation, the Election Commission of India betrays the very idea of universal adult suffrage
Political cadres not only act as an interface between parties and the masses, they also help in decentralising democracy at the grassroots
In what direction is Bihar’s double-engine train moving? While the Niti Aayog report should have been a matter of collective shame, the Nitish Kumar government invariably looks for a shroud of denial.
The pandemic is moving into a hinterland that has already been made barren by an uncaring government
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