Democratic Backsliding in India Meaning of Democratic Backsliding Democratic backsliding means the slow weakening of democracy. It does not happen through military coups. It happens when elected governments reduce freedoms, weaken institutions, and centralize power. Elections continue, but democratic quality declines. Why India Matters as a Case India is the world’s largest democracy with a strong Constitution. Yet, in recent years, concerns have grown about: -Executive dominance -Reduced space for dissent -Pressure on institutions This makes India an important case to study democratic erosion within a constitutional system. Weakening of Civil Liberties Increasing restrictions on protests and public gatherings. Use of laws against activists, students, and critics. Internet shutdowns during sensitive political moments. Impact : Citizens feel less free to express disagreement. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and NRC Protests (2019–20) CAA led to nationwide protests dema...
" What It Feels to Be Second: A Margin That Meant Everything " By Sugyan Nanda Dreams don’t always die with a loud crash. Sometimes, they dissolve quietly—by 0.34 marks . At one point of my life, I have envisioned a moment. Standing tall at the convocation, wearing that medal of honour, hearing my name announced as the Gold Medalist in M.A. Political Science, and watching my parents’ eyes gleam with pride. It was more than just a medal. It was for every sacrifice, every late night, every rejection faced, and every time I told myself, “One day, this will be worth it.” But that day… didn’t come as I imagined. I missed it. By 0.34 marks. Being second is a strange place to be. You are celebrated, but not remembered. You are praised, but not rewarded. And what hurts more is not that I failed—I didn’t—but that I came so close to the dream I built for years, only to watch it slip through my fingers. This isn’t the first time. In matric, in +2, and now in postgraduation, ...
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