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One party to rule them all? India’s fraying democracy

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Erosion of Indian Democracy

This chapter examines the decline of democratic norms in India since independence, focusing on the consolidation of power under Prime Minister Modi and the complicity of institutions like the judiciary. It highlights the alarming shift towards a potential one-party state, contrasting historical crises with contemporary challenges in upholding democratic freedoms.

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