‘One Nation, One Election’ a step in democratic reform not imposition, says TN BJP chief Annamalai

'One Nation, One Election’ a step in democratic reform not imposition, says TN BJP chief Annamalai

Follow Us on Google News Bengaluru, March 14 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP chief and retired IPS officer Annamalai stated that implementing ‘One Nation, One Election’ would make regional parties think nationally and national parties consider regional interests. Speaking at an event on ‘One Nation, One Election’ held at Jain University in Jayanagar, he emphasised that … Read more

Deadlock in Assemblies, Parliament undermines democratic values: Om Birla

Deadlock in Assemblies, Parliament undermines democratic values: Om Birla

Jaipur, March 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasised that while consensus and disagreement are the strengths of democracy, deliberate deadlocks in assemblies and Parliament harm democratic values. He stressed the need for legislative institutions to function as centers of discussion and dialogue to ensure public accountability. Birla made these remarks during the launch … Read more

Vice Prez Dhankhar calls for deep democratic roots to fight horrors like Emergency

Vice Prez Dhankhar calls for deep democratic roots to fight horrors like Emergency

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday recalled the horrors of the Emergency when lakhs of people were sent to jail and reminded the youth that a repeat of such a challenge to the Constitution can be avoided only when democratic roots go deep. Addressing students from the Northeast participating in … Read more