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Citizens for Democracy to educate people on need for free and fair elections in Andhra Pradesh

Citizens for Democracy, a newly formed apolitical and neutral platform, is led by former Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge G. Bhavani Prasad. The organisation aims to become the voice of the voiceless in society and will hold its first executive meeting in Vijayawada on October 1. Former Chief Election Commissioner…

The Hindu

People’s rights do not exist in isolation but they are intrinsically connected to one’s duties, says judge

SC judge Arvind Kumar delivers 3rd Advocate B.B. Deshpande Memorial Oration, stressing on the importance of duties in upholding fundamental rights. He draws parallels between ancient Hindu religious texts and modern Constitution, emphasizing the timeless wisdom of Ramayana and Bhagavad Gita in shaping moral and ethical fabric of India. Principles…

The Hindu

Americans can’t tire of Biden’s warnings: Democracy is under siege

What does it say about the state of the nation when a president, with decades of experience in politics, feels compelled to make speech after speech reminding us that we all have a stake in protecting the American experiment?

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Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off

Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India.

Al Jazeera

Electoral bonds are 'legalised bribery', says Congress leader Chidambaram

The Central government on September 29, 2023 approved the issuance of the 28th tranche of electoral bonds that will open for sale for 10 days beginning October 4.

The Hindu

BJP ready for polls in J&K to decimate opponents: Party leader Kavinder Gupta

Kavinder Gupta says Omar Abdullah is living in fool’s paradise because the BJP’s accomplishments have changed the scenario not only in Jammu but also in Kashmir.

The Hindu

Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy, swipes at Trump in farewell address

Army Gen. Mark Milley delivered a full-throated defense of democracy and not-so-subtle swipes at former President Donald Trump during a packed ceremony as he closed out his four, often tumultuous years as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Is climate change bad for democracy? Future-watchers see threats, and some opportunities

Senior experts gathered at an annual conference in Greece have warned that instability driven by climate change could threaten democracies in the future, even though representative governments are best equipped to provide solutions

The Independent UK

Becoming America's first dictator

Trump is not exaggerating, posturing or just being hyperbolic. Take his threats seriously

Salon

First Thing: Biden says Trump 2.0 would threaten democracy

Faced with stagnant approval ratings, president ups ante in his re-election campaign. Plus, the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden says ‘extremist’ Trump movement is threat to American democracy

The US president said ‘there is no question’ that Republicans are ‘driven by MAGA extremists’

Evening Standard

Biden warns voters a second Trump presidency will threaten democracy

Faced with stagnant approval ratings, president ups ante in what may become a central theme of his re-election campaign

The Guardian - US

UK, Canada, Taiwan criticise Myanmar as generals unleash ‘corrective purge’

Plan for elections and continued violence and atrocities draw concern in West, as Russia and China cosy up to regime.

Al Jazeera

TDP leaders continue protest against Naidu’s arrest

TDP workers protest arrest of Naidu; shave heads, sweep roads, offer prayers & conduct candlelight marches. Supporters stand in waist-deep water in Narsipatnam. Former MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao condemns police action, alleges democracy stifled under CM Reddy.

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Trump and ‘MAGA Republican extremists’ threaten US democracy, Biden says

President Joe Biden underscores risk to democracy in a speech dedicated to late Republican Senator John McCain.

The Independent UK

Biden offers dire warnings about Trump, accuses mainstream GOP of 'deafening' silence

President Joe Biden has issued one of his most dire warnings yet that Donald Trump and his allies are a menace to American democracy

The Independent UK

Biden warns of ‘dangerous’ and ‘extremist’ antidemocratic MAGA movement as he pays tribute to John McCain

‘There is something dangerous happening in America. There is an extremist movement that does not share the basic beliefs of our democracy. The Maga Movement’

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak rejects Braverman claim multiculturalism has failed

Prime minister praises UK’s ‘fantastic multicultural democracy’ in contrast to comments made by home secretary

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The Independent UK

Sunak refuses to back Braverman claim multiculturalism is failing

PM praises ‘fantastic multicultural democracy’ in apparent snub to his hardline home secretary

Evening Standard

Sunak declines to endorse Braverman’s claim multiculturalism has ‘failed’

The Prime Minister instead praised the UK’s ‘fantastic multicultural democracy’

The Hindu

Women’s reservation bill ‘jumla’ by BJP, says Kharge; bats for OBC quota within it, seeks caste census

Congress President Kharge accused BJP of 'jumla' (empty promise) on women's reservation bill. He said it won't be implemented till 2034 and BJP is trying to mislead people. He urged people to support Congress and Rahul Gandhi to save Constitution and democracy.

WEKU

Biden warns against threats to democracy and says Americans must speak out

President Biden's latest speech on democracy comes the day after the Republican debate, as a government shutdown looms and as House Republicans hold an impeachment inquiry hearing.

The Guardian - UK

The Mail and the Telegraph owned by the same man? It would be a disaster for the UK’s free press

I like Lord Rothermere, but a media landscape dominated by a few powerful figures is a grave threat to our democracy, says the Conservative MP David Davis

The Hindu

Kerala government to move Supreme Court against Governor over delay in giving assent to Bills

Cabinet petitions SC against Governor's "inordinate delay" in giving assent to laws passed by State Assembly. CM Vijayan says Khan's action anti-Constitutional, against spirit of parliamentary democracy. Congress had resisted colonial Gov's unilateral powers in 1937. Gov. Khan denying assent to people-friendly Bills, stonewalling govt functioning. Cabinet hires senior lawyer…

Salon

The reason why Trump wants Milley killed

Donald Trump’s fascist death threats against Gen. Milley: The rot goes much deeper

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