Page 4 - Democracy
'Unity at all levels': Sonia says revival of Cong essential for democracy
Cong's Sonia Gandhi called for unity at all levels of organisation at party meeting where she spoke about party's shocking defeats in recent polls even as she slammed the govt for targeting opposition
 "'Unity at all levels': Sonia says revival of Cong essential for democracy")
CBI credibility has come under public scrutiny: CJI N V Ramana
Justice Ramana said police and the investigative agencies may have de-facto legitimacy, but yet, as institutions, they still have to gain social legitimacy.
 "CBI credibility has come under public scrutiny: CJI N V Ramana")
El Salvador declares state of emergency amid wave of gang-related killings
El Salvador's congress granted President Nayib Bukele request to declare a state of emergency early Sunday amid a wave of gang-related killings over the weekend.
 "El Salvador declares state of emergency amid wave of gang-related killings")
India, Japan urge Myanmar to end violence and return to democracy
Expressing concern over the situation in Myanmar, India and Japan called for an immediate cessation of violence throughout Myanmar and a return to the path of democracy
 "India, Japan urge Myanmar to end violence and return to democracy")
Sonia calls for curbs on social media cos, says they are hacking democracy
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said global social media companies are being abused to hack India's democracy
 "Sonia calls for curbs on social media cos, says they are hacking democracy")
Russia's action in Ukraine threatens democracy across Europe: Kamala Harris
US Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the unity between the US and its NATO and European allies and warned that Russia's military operations in Ukraine pose a threat to all democracies.
 "Russia's action in Ukraine threatens democracy across Europe: Kamala Harris")
Kejriwal killing democracy by starving local bodies of funds: BJP
The BJP Friday took umbrage at AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for "attacking" the Election Commission and electoral process over the delay in announcement of MCD poll dates
 "Kejriwal killing democracy by starving local bodies of funds: BJP")
Modi hails 'jeet ka chauka', says 2022 results have set tone for 2024 polls
The BJP's win in the four states where it was in power augurs well for the country in its 75th year of independence, the PM said
 "Modi hails 'jeet ka chauka', says 2022 results have set tone for 2024 polls")
From democracy to oligarchy: Understanding different forms of governance
Ukraine war has trained spotlight on Russian billionaires facing sanctions from the West, which calls this kind of governance an oligarchy, and not a democracy. Do you know the difference?
 "From democracy to oligarchy: Understanding different forms of governance")
UN calls for halt to Myanmar violence, return to democracy
The UN's most powerful body also reiterated its call for the release of all those who remain arbitrarily detained, including Aung San Suu Kyi
 "UN calls for halt to Myanmar violence, return to democracy")
India vibrant democracy, don't need certificate from others: MEA to Hamid
The external affairs ministry reacted to comments by former vice-president Hamid Ansari and four US lawmakers over the human rights situation, saying India is a robust and vibrant democracy
 "India vibrant democracy, don't need certificate from others: MEA to Hamid")
Democracy is in deep peril in Bengal, no constitutional norms: Dhankhar
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that democracy is in deep peril in the state adding that the governance is also away from constitutional norms
 "Democracy is in deep peril in Bengal, no constitutional norms: Dhankhar")
Autocracies outdo democracies on public trust, says survey
The Edelman Trust Barometer conversely showed rising scores in several autocratic states, notably China
 "Autocracies outdo democracies on public trust, says survey")
Autocracies outdo democracies on public trust during pandemic, says survey
It also highlighted that business had retained strong levels of trust globally, albeit with reservations about its commitment to social fairness
 "Autocracies outdo democracies on public trust during pandemic, says survey")
Kazakhstan president says constitutional order has mostly been restored
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that constitutional order had mostly been restored in the Central Asian country hit by unrest this week
 "Kazakhstan president says constitutional order has mostly been restored")
Explained: How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021
Again and again throughout the year, the city's authorities and the central government in Beijing stamped out nearly everything the pro-democracy movement had stood for
 "Explained: How democracy was dismantled in Hong Kong in 2021")
In celebrated bastions of democracy, an unlikely club of 'dissimilar' leaders
T N Ninan reads from another commentator's notes on one prime minister and observes how eerily similar they sound to the description of some others
Philippines spectacle of amnesia: YouTube populism rehabilitates Marcoses
Today, 35 years after the People Power Revolution, the Philippine public largely views the disgraced Marcoses not with contempt and dread but with a longing.
 "Philippines spectacle of amnesia: YouTube populism rehabilitates Marcoses")
US democracy summit has curious case of vanishing Taiwan minister, her map
Sources said slide show by Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang at the Summit caused consternation among US officials after the map appeared in her video feed for about a minute
 "US democracy summit has curious case of vanishing Taiwan minister, her map")
'What are you willing to sacrifice for Truth?'
Excerpts of Nobel Lecture given by Nobel Peace Prize laureate 2021 Maria Ressa
 "'What are you willing to sacrifice for Truth?'")
