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The Crisis of India’s Parliamentary Democracy

The Crisis of India’s Parliamentary Democracy

By Sumantra Bose
Parliament’s hollowing out can only be checked, and reversed, by a successful electoral challenge to the Modi personality cult.

What’s Important About the Indian Parliament Security Breach

What’s Important About the Indian Parliament Security Breach

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Despite a history of terrorist attacks and other security concerns, the culture of security appears to be still wanting when it comes to critical infrastructure. 
Rahul Gandhi Uses the Nationalism Plank to Take on PM Modi

Rahul Gandhi Uses the Nationalism Plank to Take on PM Modi

By Kavita Chowdhury
Although the Modi government defeated the no-confidence motion, it is evident that it is rattled by the opposition.

The Problem With Modi’s Repeal of India’s Farm Laws

The Problem With Modi’s Repeal of India’s Farm Laws

By Roshni Kapur
Both the laws’ passage and repeal demonstrate the Modi government’s lack of parliamentary procedure and public consultation. That means similar issues are likely to recur in the future.

Equality or Fraternity? Challenges of India’s New Constituency Delimitation

Equality or Fraternity? Challenges of India’s New Constituency Delimitation

By Krzysztof Iwanek
India’s constituency delimitation process will be torn between the ideals of equal representation and protecting minority groups.

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Did India’s Parliament Restrict Democratic Debate With Lockdown Measures? 

Did India’s Parliament Restrict Democratic Debate With Lockdown Measures? 

By Krzysztof Iwanek
While the scope of legislation and debates in the Indian Parliament were reduced, these measures were temporary and lockdown-related.

India’s Military Budget Challenge

India’s Military Budget Challenge

By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
The country continues to face the sober reality of both rising threats and serious resource constraints.
Demonetization Has Paralyzed India's Parliament

Demonetization Has Paralyzed India's Parliament

By K.S.Venkatachalam
The opposition, angry over the demonetization, is refusing to allow business as usual in the legislature.

India's Monsoon Parliament Session Opens With High Hopes for a GST Triumph

India's Monsoon Parliament Session Opens With High Hopes for a GST Triumph

By Ankit Panda
India's much-awaited GST Bill will be back on the agenda as the 2016 Monsoon session of parliament opens.

Is the Modi Government's Moment of Reckoning Here?

Is the Modi Government's Moment of Reckoning Here?

By Sanjay Kumar
A series of scandals have hit India's BJP government and the prime minister continues to remain silent.

India's Parliament Will Have No Opposition Leader

India's Parliament Will Have No Opposition Leader

By Ankit Panda
The BJP's dominance over legislative politics is all but certain as Lok Sabha forgoes an opposition leader.
How India's National Elections Work

How India's National Elections Work

By Ankit Panda
India heads to the polls soon. Here's what's at stake and how the Indian electoral system works.

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