In a world teeming with elections, political campaigns, and constitutional frameworks, one would imagine democracy to be thriving. Yet, the irony of our times is that while the external forms of democracy remain intact, its moral and psychological foundations are weakening. This foundational concern, political legitimacy, lies at the heart of political theory, but is … Read more
In the vast and complex mosaic that is India, democracy has not just been a political framework it has been a way of life. From the first general elections in 1951-52 to the most recent electoral exercises, India has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to hold together a diverse, multilingual, multi-religious population under one democratic roof. … Read more
The Doctrine of Equality and the Debates on Reverse Discrimination “The defect of equality is that we only desire it with our superiors.”– Henry Becque Equality has long been a cornerstone of societal and political discourse, but its interpretation and application often remain contentious. The modern concept of equality is derived from the theory of … Read more