Tag: democracy
Can't Seek Votes On Religion, Race, Caste, Language:SC
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that seeking votes on the basis of religion, race, caste or language of a candidate or his rival or even that of the voters is illegal and could jeopardise the electoral process.....
Obama Says Goodbye, Asks Americans To Stay Committed To Democracy
Barack Obama marked the end of his presidency with the same message of hope that brought him into the White House, asking Americans in his farewell adress here to stay committed to democratic values and persist in their optimism for change. ....
Sasikala Seeks Appointment With TN Governor
AIADMK General Secretary V.K. Sasikala on Saturday sought an appointment with Tamil Nadu Governor C. Vidyasagar Rao along with all legislators supporting her.....
Modi Government Attacking Democracy: Congress
The Congress on Monday accused the Modi government of joining forces with the Sangh Parivar to unleash assaults on Indian democracy.....
US House Speaker Condoles Indian's Death In Kansas
After US President Donald Trump condemned the killing of an Indian techie during a shooting at a Kansas bar, House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan has offered his condolences. ....
Murder Of Democracy In Goa, Says Shiv Sena
Terming the formation of a BJP government in Goa as nothing short of "murder of democracy", the Shiv Sena on Wednesday said it was a fraud on people's mandate.....
Rajya Sabha Repeatedly Disrupted Over Goa, Manipur
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday witnessed multiple adjournments amid chaos over the Congress' allegations that the BJP "murdered democracy" by not honouring the people's mandate in Goa and Manipur assembly elections. ....
Unlimited Corporate Funding Subverts Democracy: CPI-M
The Modi government seems to be facilitating a corporate takeover of parliamentary democracy and the political system, the CPI-M has said.....
Sonia, Rahul Protest In Parliament On Goa, Karnataka
Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Anand Sharma on Thursday staged a protest in Parliament against the government over the political crisis in Goa and Karnataka where many of its MLAs have resigned.....
J&K DDC Polls Show Democracy Is Alive & Kicking In Kashmir
In the results declared on Tuesday, the Kashmiris have experienced arguably their cleanest ever democratic process, after the Assembly elections of 1977, even as no political party reached close to the half-way mark of 140 seats in the first elections for District Development Councils (DDCs) in the Union Territory. ....
