Opinion: Decoding the alternative political vision offered by the Bharat Jodo Yatra

The yatra has provided Indians reasons to rethink their traditions of sociality in constitutional terms, away from the mere questions of who governs us.

Nizamuddin Ahmad Siddiqui

· Jan 09, 2023 · 07:30 am

Democracies do not beget democracies: The flaws in the UN envoy’s defence of India’s credentials

As Ruchira Kamboj asserted India’s ancient and democratic past, here’s an account of a minor, recent incident for her to reflect on.

Apoorvanand

· Dec 06, 2022 · 09:00 am

In the 75th year of Independence, let us not forget the deep liberal roots of modern Indian society

From the 19th century, leaders set out a vision for India which was inclusive, democratic, and relatively open-minded.

Dinyar Patel

· Aug 23, 2022 · 09:00 am

What a people’s jury on the migrant crisis taught us about the gaps in Indian democracy

The perspective of migrants are missing from the views of the powerful who are routinely represented in the media.

Gangaram Paikra

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Rajesh Kasturirangan

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Biraj Patnaik

· Jul 28, 2021 · 09:01 am

Suraj Yengde: On Joe Biden’s Inauguration Day, a reflection on democracy in the US and India

Reading Thomas Paine and BR Ambedkar in troubled times.

Suraj Yengde

· Jan 20, 2021 · 06:30 am

Is this the right time for India to debate swapping its parliamentary system for a presidential one?

Can an argument for or against liberal parliamentary democracy be debated in a liberal democracy that is showing populist tendencies?

Sarath Pillai

· Sep 14, 2020 · 07:30 am

Meet the young Indians marching to spread Gandhi’s ideas in the wake of citizenship protests

Some of them were arrested in Uttar Pradesh. They say there is a need to start a dialogue away from India’s big cities.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Feb 22, 2020 · 09:00 am

Full text: Hyper-nationalism is a sign of insecurity, says Vice President Hamid Ansari

Pluralism and secularism are essential for our democracy, he says in speech at law school.

Hamid Ansari

· Aug 07, 2017 · 10:30 am

From fascism to parking tickets – some odd Magna Carta moments

In its 800-year history, the revered document has been called upon in interesting ways.

Julian Harrison, The Conversation

· Mar 18, 2015 · 04:30 pm

Rare Films Division newsreel about India's first election, 1951

In the nation's first election, Indians voted in two phases for 489 seats. In the end, the Congress won 364.

Scroll Staff

· Apr 18, 2014 · 06:14 am