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Centre urged not to implement simultaneous polls, common code

Activists of CPI-ML Red Star urge Union gov't to halt One Nation One Election & Common Civil Code, citing potential harm to democracy. BJP, facing election defeats, plans simultaneous elections in 5 States. Decisions like Common Civil Code threaten India's diverse, democratic system; Union govt must protect people's interests by…

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"On Disinformation," the media's failed

Author Lee McIntyre on why the media continues to use the word "misinformation" when they mean "disinformation"

Salon

Global corporate power is 'out of control', but reports of democracy’s death are greatly exaggerated

The past 40 years have seen massive expansion of the dominance of large corporations in the global economy. A wave of neoliberal reforms spread internationally from the 1980s with the promise that deregulated markets would unleash the animal spirits of private enterprise, bringing a new era of growth and prosperity.

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MMP system is complex and secretive

Advantages of the First-Past-the-Post system are that it tends to deliver stable, single-party governments, and there is rarely any need for coalitions, argues Michael Johnston

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Parliament living symbol of the culture of dialogue, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “This Parliament House has witnessed the historic moment of independence; making of the Constitution of India and the glorious democratic journey of the modern nation.”

The Hindu

‘Historic’ plans to expand Senedd draw Conservatives’ ire

Parliamentary changes hailed as ‘investment in democracy’ but Tories say money should be spent elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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India parliament meets again amid allegations gov’t ‘undermining’ democracy

Opposition says it is convinced government has ‘surprise legislations’ up its sleeve as it holds special 5-day session.

Al Jazeera

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK

Why ‘one nation, one election’ would strike a blow against federalism | Data

The Indian government has formed a committee led by former President Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of conducting simultaneous elections for various levels of government, including Lok Sabha, state assemblies, municipalities, and panchayats. If simultaneous elections are implemented, it would curtail the terms of most Legislative Assemblies, with…

The Hindu

As Slovakia's trust in democracy fades, its election frontrunner campaigns against aid to Ukraine

A populist former prime minister whose party is favored to win Slovakia’s early parliamentary election plans to reverse the country’s military and political support for neighboring Ukraine if he returns to power

The Independent UK

10 women MPs share memories of old Parliament building in handwritten notes

Women MPs recall memories, experiences of old Parliament building; offer heartfelt tributes to its significance in India's democratic journey. MPs share nostalgic memories, messages of old Parliament building as they prepare to bid farewell to the epicentre of India's democratic journey, expressing gratitude, admiration & pride.

The Hindu

Trump says Republicans ‘speak very inarticulately’ about abortion

Trump talks about democratic principles, ageing politicians and abortion rights in wide ranging NBC interview

The Guardian - US

As coup follows coup in West Africa, could Cameroon be next?

A recent survey of 36 African countries revealed that though citizens support democracy, a slim majority is willing to endorse a military coup if elected leaders abuse their power. As a number of West African nations grapple with this dilemma, some wonder whether longtime Cameroonian leader Paul Biya might face…

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Congress is ready to fight, Mallikarjun Kharge tells party leaders

Congress leaders urged to prioritize success, put aside differences to defeat BJP in 2024 LS elections. Kharge accuses Modi Govt of playing politics, distracting people from basic issues. He stresses on organisational unity, discipline to achieve success, oust BJP in 2024 to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe's reelected president says there's democracy. But beating and torture allegations emerge

Lawyers for an opposition party councilor in Zimbabwe say he and a relative were abducted, beaten and whipped by unknown men amid a post-election crackdown on criticism of recently reelected President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling ZANU-PF party

The Hindu

Jana Sena Party will not come out of NDA in spite of alliance with TDP, says Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP) still with BJP, forging alliance with TDP to end YSRCP's autocratic rule in 2024. Hoping BJP will join TDP-JSP combine for democracy's sake. JSP's top priorities: political stability, economic prosperity, liquor policy. JSP-BJP alliance didn't make best use of opportunity in A.P. politics. JSP-TDP…

Salon

Outlaw lawyers — and outlaw presidents

Several of Nixon's lawyers went to prison after Watergate. Are Giuliani, Eastman and other Trump attorneys next?

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International Democracy Day celebrated with fervour in Dharwad

Thousands of school and college students enthusiastically participated in the International Democracy celebration in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri, Gadag, Belagavi and Uttar Kannada districts on Friday and read out the Preamble of the Constitution as was mandated by the State government.

The Hindu

Hundreds of students read preamble of Indian Constitution in Shivamogga

To mark Int'l Day of Democracy, Shivamogga saw school kids, college students & officials read preamble of Indian Constitution. DC Selvamani & MLA Channabasappa said sacrifices of many made India a strong democratic nation. Statues of Dr. Ambedkar garlanded & 1,000 students read preamble at Basava Sabha Bhavana. VC Prof.…

The Hindu

Programme on reading out the Preamble of the Constitution held in Mysuru

Mysuru students read Preamble of Constitution on International Day of Democracy. Deputy Commissioner, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and other officials present. State govt. mandated reading of Preamble in schools/colleges. MLA Harish Gowda recalled Ambedkar's efforts. Tanveer Sait urged students to use library to read Constitution and build nation from home. Emphasized…

The Guardian - US

With democracy on the ballot, the mainstream press must change its ways

The American press is failing to adequately emphasize the stakes of the coming election

The Hindu

Millions join Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in reading preamble of Indian Constitution

More than 2.31 crore persons, including bank and corporate employees, had registered for reading the preamble of the Indian Constitution.

The Guardian - UK

Social media firms ‘not ready to tackle misinformation’ during global elections

Experts urge big tech companies to ensure their platforms are equipped to protect democracy in 2024 votes

The Guardian - UK

Far-right fanatic given 17 years for role in Brazil coup attempt

Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, 51, is first rioter to be tried for January assault on Latin America’s largest democracy

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