How Democracy Is Misused by Politicians in India
As India continues to be an underdeveloped country, it is observed that people who vote in Indian elections are mostly poor and uneducated. As a result, illiterate politicians or those…
Attack on Democracy Continues in Turkey After Coup Attempt
When elected politicians try to subvert the democratic principles, coups are carried out by disciplined soldiers to bring democracy back on track. ~ Rakesh Raman The United Nations Special Rapporteur…
Do Overseas Indians Know About Elections in India?
By Rakesh Raman As India continues to be an underdeveloped country, it is observed that people who vote in Indian elections are mostly poor and uneducated. As a result, illiterate…
India Takes Major Steps to Educate Voters
The heads of election management bodies and international electoral institutions of different countries attending the ‘International Conference on Voter Education for Inclusive, Informed and Ethical Participation’ called on the President…
“Donald Trump Is a Threat to Press Freedom”
In an unprecedented step, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said Thursday that the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s presidency would represent a threat to press freedom. In response to…
‘Trump-Putin Closeness Is Threat to American Democracy’
‘Trump-Putin Closeness Is Threat to American Democracy’ By Rakesh Raman A new online project suggests that the stakes are enormous, as voting Trump / Pence in 2016 could lead to…