Indian Democracy

Indian politics is shaped by democratic institutions, political parties, elections, public opinion, and the participation of citizens.

Social media and digital campaigning have become increasingly important in modern elections. Political parties use digital platforms to communicate policies, reach younger voters and respond quickly to political developments

Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a prominent opposition leader in Indian politics, with his political activities focusing on governance, employment, economic issues, social welfare, and accountability.

The 1973 ruling that Parliament cannot amend the Constitution's 'basic structure' remains the bedrock of Indian judicial review.

Parliamentary productivity is not only about working hours but also about debate, scrutiny and legislative quality.

The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.