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Crisis in Indian Democracy
- Indian democracy today faces a serious crisis marked by authoritarianism and religious majoritarianism under Narendra Modi.
- Independent institutions like the press and judiciary have capitulated to the ruling party, weakening democratic checks.
Media and Judiciary Under Pressure
- Media in India is largely controlled by business conglomerates dependent on government advertisements and favors.
- Judiciary delays important cases and largely acts timidly, often favoring government interests implicitly.
Rise of Hindu Majoritarianism
- The current government promotes Hindu majoritarianism through laws and popular discourse, stigmatizing Muslims and other minorities.
- Lynching and attacks on religious minorities continue with tacit encouragement or silence from the ruling party.