But what of the larger question of the state of inner-party democracy in India? Whether a party is run by a political dynasty or otherwise, crucial decisions about leadership and selecting ...

India's democracy stands as a global testament to participation and pluralism. Yet, its history is scarred by moments of profound crisis, none more infamous than the Emergency of 1975-1977.

Congress is India’s oldest political party, dating back to 1885 when the British ruled over the Indian subcontinent. The “grand old party” has governed India for more than two-thirds of the ...

Aam Aadmi Party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal participates in a Hindu puja (worship) ritual in New Delhi, India on October 3, 2022. Credit: Facebook/CMP Delhi For the past eight ...

India is the largest democracy in the world and elections are its backbone which gives an opportunity to various political parties in the country to represent the diverse population in the country ...

Only 543 of them will be elected. The rapid growth of Indian political parties from the late 1980s onward could be the result of several factors, said Rahul Verma, a fellow at the Delhi-based ...

The multiplicity of political parties in the rich tapestry of international politics frequently reflects the intricate sociocultural and historical backgrounds of different countries. India is a ...

India’s Election Commission has issued an advisory to all political parties, urging them to refrain from using deepfakes and other forms of misinformation in their social media posts during the ...

Traditionally, Indian elections were party-driven, with political ideologies and grassroots mobilisation playing a dominant role. However, there is a trend towards personality-centric campaigns ...

ISLAMABAD: All mainstream political parties, except PTI, on Sunday vowed that Pakistan would give a robust response to India if it resorted to any ‘misadventure’ against the backdrop of the ...

A top leader of a Protestant Church has refused to endorse a political party in the poll-bound eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, dismissing a request from a Christian politician. Bishop Marshall ...