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In a democracy, majority will have its way but minority must have its say: CJI Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud said a democracy, in order to be more than a mere approximation of majoritarian preferences, must engage with all its stakeholders. He added that democracies are messy and imperfect, but inherent in them are the postulates of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

02 December 2023, 13:39 IST

In a democracy, majority will have its way but minority must have its say: CJI Chandrachud

In a democracy, majority will have its way but minority must have its say: CJI Chandrachud

In a democracy, majority will have its way but minority must have its say: CJI Chandrachud

02 December 2023, 13:39 IST

Secularism is now termed as appeasement, says P Chidambaram

The former Union minister was speaking on the 'Future of Democracy' at St Xavier’s University in Kolkata that the word secularism is being misinterpreted.

25 November 2023, 14:20 IST

Secularism is now termed as appeasement, says P Chidambaram

Secularism is now termed as appeasement, says P Chidambaram

Secularism is now termed as appeasement, says P Chidambaram

25 November 2023, 14:20 IST

Catching 'em young: EC to ink pact with Education Ministry to inform students about democracy

Earlier too, the poll panel had pitched for electoral literacy to ensure students become responsible voters.

26 October 2023, 10:42 IST

Catching 'em young: EC to ink pact with Education Ministry to inform students about democracy

Catching 'em young: EC to ink pact with Education Ministry to inform students about democracy

Catching 'em young: EC to ink pact with Education Ministry to inform students about democracy

26 October 2023, 10:42 IST

Opposition parties stage protest in Jammu for restoration of democratic rights

This was the first major protest here since the revocation of the special status to Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.

10 October 2023, 12:47 IST

Opposition parties stage protest in Jammu for restoration of democratic rights

Opposition parties stage protest in Jammu for restoration of democratic rights

Opposition parties stage protest in Jammu for restoration of democratic rights

10 October 2023, 12:47 IST

DH Toon | The attack on fourth pillar of democracy

08 October 2023, 01:27 IST

DH Toon | The attack on fourth pillar of democracy

DH Toon | The attack on fourth pillar of democracy

DH Toon | The attack on fourth pillar of democracy

08 October 2023, 01:27 IST

The first ground of rights denial

The tight control that the Union government is exerting over Jammu and Kashmir means that genuine issues of the public are treated insensitively.

29 September 2023, 23:15 IST

The first ground of rights denial

The first ground of rights denial

The first ground of rights denial

29 September 2023, 23:15 IST

India 'oldest democracy', publish books presenting its journey to world: Om Birla to publishers

The Lok Sabha speaker said Indian publishers today have 'a very big role' to play in taking India's increased strength, prosperity, culture and heritage to the world 'in a proper manner'.

23 September 2023, 16:27 IST

India 'oldest democracy', publish books presenting its journey to world: Om Birla to publishers

India 'oldest democracy', publish books presenting its journey to world: Om Birla to publishers

India 'oldest democracy', publish books presenting its journey to world: Om Birla to publishers

23 September 2023, 16:27 IST

Two-day session to raise awareness for 'saving democracy' in city

The Karnataka-Maharashtra Joint Action Committee, under the auspices of Citizens for Democracy (CFD), Janandolana Maha Maitri and Samyukta Horata, Karnataka, have come together to organise the event.

22 September 2023, 21:48 IST

Two-day session to raise awareness for 'saving democracy' in city

Two-day session to raise awareness for 'saving democracy' in city

Two-day session to raise awareness for 'saving democracy' in city

22 September 2023, 21:48 IST

India's democracy under 'severe assault' but many people fighting the attack; we will win: Rahul Gandhi in Oslo interaction

Gandhi alleged that large parts of the population are not allowed to speak, is threatened and political leadership is 'crushed'.

21 September 2023, 17:05 IST

India's democracy under 'severe assault' but many people fighting the attack; we will win: Rahul Gandhi in Oslo interaction

India's democracy under 'severe assault' but many people fighting the attack; we will win: Rahul Gandhi in Oslo interaction

India's democracy under 'severe assault' but many people fighting the attack; we will win: Rahul Gandhi in Oslo interaction

21 September 2023, 17:05 IST

Women's Reservation Bill will further strengthen Indian democracy, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the purpose of the new Women's Reservation Bill 'Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam' is to expand women's participation in Lok Sabha and assemblies, and asserted it will further strengthen Indian democracy.

19 September 2023, 12:35 IST

Women's Reservation Bill will further strengthen Indian democracy, says PM Modi

Women's Reservation Bill will further strengthen Indian democracy, says PM Modi

Women's Reservation Bill will further strengthen Indian democracy, says PM Modi

19 September 2023, 12:35 IST