Democracy needs renewal. Our idea of Swaraj offers some answers.
Yogendra Yadav explores how Swaraj can help renew democracy through self-rule, decentralisation, fraternity, accountability and institutional reform for the 21st century.
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Religious Minorities and Sectarian Nationalism: Which Way is India Going?
Religious minorities in India face growing concerns over religious freedom, political representation, voter rights, anti-conversion laws and sectarian nationalism, raising questions about the future of Indian democracy and diversity.
SIR: A Necessary Electoral Audit or a Prelude to Political Genocide?
SIR electoral revision faces scrutiny over wrongful voter exclusion and concerns about vulnerable communities. The debate calls for transparency, evidence and accountability.
पैसे कमाने से ज़्यादा ज़रूरी है पैसे बचाना—अपने नहीं, सरकार के!
यह लेख सरकारी धन को जनता की सामूहिक तिजोरी मानने और सार्वजनिक खर्च पर नागरिकों की सजगता व निगरानी की जरूरत पर सवाल उठाता है। RTI, कर व्यवस्था और लोकतांत्रिक जिम्मेदारी के जरिए लेखक सी. एम. जैन बताते हैं कि जनता को अपने पैसे के इस्तेमाल का हिसाब मांगना क्यों जरूरी है।
Wither Democracy: Post Jantar Mantar India
Ram Puniyani examines India’s post-Jantar Mantar political climate, focusing on democracy, human rights, public protests, constitutional values, secularism and the challenges facing democratic institutions.
Caste census is dead. Don’t expect a formal announcement or funeral
Yogendra Yadav examines the proposed caste census in India, raising concerns over bureaucratic delays, political intent, caste data collection, and social justice.
Looking Forward to 80th Independence Day: Whither Democracy!
Ram Puniyani reflects on India’s 80th Independence Day, democracy, constitutional values, secularism, equality, fraternity, and the struggle to protect democratic ideals.
राहुल गांधी का पीएम मोदी पर हमला, पूछा- छात्रों को माफ करने का अधिकार किसने दिया?
राहुल गांधी ने प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी की ‘गुमराह युवाओं को माफ करने’ वाली टिप्पणी पर सवाल उठाए और भारत की विविधता व छात्रों के विरोध प्रदर्शन को लेकर अपनी बात रखी।
Types of Hindus as per RSS Chief
An opinion article examining RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on Hindu identity, the concept of Hindu Rashtra, the historical evolution of Hinduism, caste, Brahminism, and the ideological debates surrounding religion, nationalism, and the Indian Constitution.
Shri Yogi Adityanath Ji: Reflections on Governance and Social Harmony
A retired government servant reflects on governance, social harmony, constitutional values, minority concerns, and equal citizenship in Uttar Pradesh under Yogi Adityanath.