#Indian democracy
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PoliticsJailed Scholar Ignites Fierce Debate: Has India's Democracy Failed Its Muslim Minority?
Jailed scholar Sharjeel Imam's interview has ignited a debate in India about whether the country's democracy is failing its Muslim minority. Imam criticizes the Indian constitution and secularism, while others question his views and the broader implications for Muslim representation.
PoliticsIndia's Mass Voter Purge: Democracy Under Threat as Millions Erased from Electoral Rolls
India's ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls has led to the removal of over 130 million names, sparking widespread protests and raising serious concerns about the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities and the integrity of Indian democracy. The process, criticized for its scale and perceived arbitrariness, disproportionately affects Muslims, women, and migrants, with critics arguing it serves political and ideological aims.