With unprecedented speed, violence, and destruction, the Gen-Z uprising in Nepal ended in euphoria with the government forced to resign and the appointment of an interim prime minister of the…
Exercises like the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls presage a state of affairs where documents and IDs can never prove sound identification and where citizenship of the ordinary resident…
Constitutional morality demands accountability through fair trials, reminding lawmakers that fairness—not expedience—ensures the integrity of democracy. The 130th Amendment Bill, however, risks…
Hindutva politics and the entrenched ethnic tensions in Assam have intensified the “othering” of Bengali Muslims in the state. But these "others" live in extreme poverty compared to other…
Donald Trump has disrupted US domestic politics, but his foreign policy echoes past American actions, especially in Asia, where US power has long been coercive. Despite Trump’s excesses, Pax…
The objectives, processes and the arguments for and against the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls in Bihar that is being conducted by the Election Commission of India; the concerns…
Bihar’s special Intensive electoral roll revision shifts responsibility from the state to individual citizens, requiring birth certificates for inclusion. With many poor residents lacking…
The ASI’s lack of autonomy, professional management, and financial independence undermines its credibility as an expert body. Its effectiveness is compromised by political control. Granting the ASI…
Delaying local government elections for months or years—due to legal disputes, reservation issues, and political interests—undermines the foundations of our democracy. There are practical measures…
