In 2024, elections were held in 70 nations that constitute nearly half of the world’s population. The elections this year featured a more polarized discourse, pollsters’ flawed assessment of voter perception and protests over interference in elections. India, the world’s… Read More »2024 elections: Growth and the continued underrepresentation of women globally
In a parliamentary democracy like India, a bill can be introduced in either house of Parliament. Once introduced, it undergoes several stages such as the committee stage and presidential assent, before it becomes a law. The recently introduced One Nation,… Read More »Why We need Parliamentary Committees For effective lawmaking
The position of Governor originated in India during the Colonial Era. In the British Raj, Governors were appointed to preside over individual provinces. Once India got independence in 1947, the nation adopted a parliamentary democracy with a federal structure. Under… Read More »What is the role of Governors in Indian Polity?
India has a Parliamentary form of government, where the freedom of elected legislators to discuss and debate matters in the Parliament is an integral part of deliberative democracy. Parliament is a public institution where views and arguments can be expressed… Read More »What is unique about Indian parliamentarians’ freedom of speech?
National parties play a role in shaping a country’s political narrative and governance. In India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) are known as the two major national parties. The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body… Read More »National Party in India: Understanding Eligibility and Privileges
An ordinance is a law that is issued by the President of India or the Governor of a state when Parliament or the State Legislature is not in session. It is a special power given to them to make laws… Read More »Ordinances in India: Understanding legislative power of the executive