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Loksabha Elections 2024: Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar, Dhanush cast their vote early morning in Chennai [PICTURES]
Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha Elections 2024 saw the early arrival of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar at his polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, where he actively participated by casting his vote. Adding to the electoral fervor, iconic actor Rajinikanth was also witnessed exercising his franchise in the state's Lok Sabha Elections
IndiaApr 16, 2024, 10:47 AM IST
India is the world's largest democracy and an essential strategic partner: US
Matthew Miller, a spokeswoman for the US Department of State, was questioned about recent accusations of democratic regression in India, as well as how the US manages its relationship with the country. He also remarked during a news event that he expects this collaboration to persist.
Travel NewsFeb 20, 2024, 3:31 PM IST
Greece: 7 must-visit places in this ancient temple of Democracy
Welcome to Greece, a land where ancient ruins, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes converge. From the iconic Acropolis in Athens to the picturesque islands of Santorini and Mykonos, experience the beauty and history of this Mediterranean gem
IndiaSep 23, 2020, 2:49 PM IST
Former judges reiterating Umar Khalid not above law exemplifies democracy is still alive and kicking
As a few self-proclaimed intellectuals rue the arrest and interrogation of accused Umar Khalid, a few former judges have robustly observed that he is not above law
IndiaJul 28, 2020, 4:03 PM IST
Kumaraswamy exposes Congress as it merges BSP MLAs in Rajasthan while accusing BJP of horse-trading
Former Karnataka chief minister Kumaraswamy has questioned the Congress’s move to merge 6 BSP MLAs in Rajasthan even as the grand old party holds a ‘Speak for Democracy’ protest
IndiaJul 27, 2020, 7:36 PM IST
In ‘Speak for Democracy’ protest, BJP alleges Congress has flouted COVID norms
As the Congress held a ‘Save Democracy and Save Constitution’ campaign, the BJP has criticised it alleging that it has flouted the COVID-19 norms
IndiaJun 25, 2020, 12:43 PM IST
Emergency: Indira Gandhi, rubber stamp President Fakhruddin toyed with democracy to give India its dark days
A day that all of us must relive in order to understand how the Congress killed democracy and its values, by its sheer dictatorship.
IndiaJun 25, 2020, 12:10 PM IST
June 25, 1975: The day democracy was killed in India
Every Indian hangs his head in shame over Emergency, which refers to the darkest days in Indian democracy as the then PM Indira Gandhi imposed it. We give you a lowdown on what happened on that particular day.
IndiaJun 4, 2020, 7:56 PM IST
Indeed, politics is the last resort of scoundrels!
Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed Khan’s move to accord a hero’s welcome to Padarayanapura accused doesn’t augur well for a democracy
IndiaMay 30, 2020, 1:46 PM IST
BJP president JP Nadda on Modi 2.0, says it's a year of accomplishments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a new direction to the country’s democracy, said BJP chief JP Nadda
IndiaMay 28, 2020, 1:45 PM IST
Amid lockdown joust, Mamata Banerjee admits Amit Shah’s respect for democracy and electoral ethics
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has revealed that Union home minister Amit Shah promised her that an elected government like the one she leads can’t be dislodged
IndiaMay 21, 2020, 12:22 PM IST
Democracy dies!Congress suspends MLA Aditi Singh for questioning Priyanka Gandhi over her ‘1000-bus’ charade
Congress has suspended Aditi Singh, MLA from Rae Bareli Sadar Assembly segment for questioning Priyanka Gandhi over the charade relating to thousand buses
ViewsMar 11, 2020, 12:30 PM IST
Delhi riots: Tolerance and patience of majority community on test?
The Delhi riots are a blot on India’s democracy. RK Mattoo, editor of Spade a Spade draws a parallel between these riots and the way the Kashmiri Pandits were thrown out of their homeland thirty years ago.
IndiaFeb 23, 2020, 11:21 AM IST
Shaheen Bagh protestors understand their rights but not duties: Union minister Naqvi on roadblock
Union minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on February 22 said that dissent and consensus are part of democracy, but protestors cannot get their rights by blocking the road.
ViewsFeb 10, 2020, 3:50 PM IST
Anti-CAA protests: Are nation’s democracy and Constitution under threat?
Anyone opposing the CAA should go to the Supreme Court and challenge it constitutionally and government and people protesting are bound to abide by the decision. Holding people and nation to ransom without any rhyme or reason should be dealt firmly under the provisions of the law.
This article was first published in the magazine Spade A Spade.