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When the Vote is in Question, Indian Democracy is on Trial

Oct 26, 2026

The spirit of democracy cannot be sustained merely because elections are held regularly. Restoring public faith in the institutions and systems that sustain elections is of paramount importance. The true measure of democracy is not whether power can be exercised, but whether it can be challenged peacefully

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Rasni Bai & L T Om Prakash

About Rasni Bai & L T Om Prakash

When the Vote is in Question, Indian Democracy is on Trial

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