Democracy does not survive merely because governments change through elections. It survives because people trust institutions, believe that their voices matter, and remain willing to listen to those with whom they disagree. At its heart, democracy is a social contract built on trust, accountability, and dialogue. Today, that foundation is facing a threat that is.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon voters to participate in large numbers as polling for the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 got underway
Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat termed the recent judgment of the Hon’ble Court in the excise policy case as a victory of truth and democratic values. He said that the acquittal of AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, and other accused has proved that the allegations levelled against them.
Jalpaiguri: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday, in a veiled attack on the BJP, urged the judiciary to protect the Constitution and democracy from a “disaster”. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration of the new building of the Circuit Bench, Jalpaiguri of the High Court at Calcutta, Mamata Banerjee asked the legal fraternity.
New Delhi: The 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded today with a renewed commitment to make democratic institutions more people-centric. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla delivered the valedictory address at the three-day conference. He handed over the chairmanship of.
India’s democracy is often described as fragile, noisy, and chaotic. Yet, year after year, it endures. Not because it is perfect, but because it is deeply rooted in everyday participation, quiet resilience, and a collective belief that disagreement does not mean disintegration. The strength of Indian democracy lies not only in institutions but in habits..
Both Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Mukesh Sahni, and Union Ministers Giriraj Singh and Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lallan also cast their votes in the first phase.
Chandigarh: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for trying to “malign” India’s democracy through his ongoing ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra.’ The Bharatiya Janata Party leader said that the Congress MP had failed to present real issues before the people and was instead spreading lies.
