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ECI's summary revision signals a shift from exclusion to inclusion

The Commission has ordered the SSR in 17 states with reference to January 1, 2027, including Assam and the five poll-bound states. Final rolls are scheduled for publication in first week of January, just ahead of National Voters' Day, which has come to symbolise voter participation in democracy. The announcement…

The Economic Times · 4h ago

Amit Shah to join 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' padyatra in Karnal on November 5; Haryana BJP President confirms

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will partake in a foot march in Karnal on November 5. This initiative is part of the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign to raise awareness about electoral processes and voter lists. The campaign will include public outreach programs and foot marches across various districts. Preparation for…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Ten days that could shake the world: democratic norms at stake in four pivotal elections

Brazil, Israel, Serbia and the US are holding elections within the space of 10 days. Will the authoritarian right cement its global gains, or can pro-democracy forces make a comeback?

The Guardian - UK · 15h ago

Timeline of Aung San Suu Kyi’s life and the Independent’s campaign to free her from military junta

IN FOCUS: Aung San Suu Kyi, an unwavering symbol of Myanmar’s cries for democracy, has spent 20 years imprisoned. The Independent looks back on her journey over the last 40 years

The Independent UK · Oct 24

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Brazil, Israel, the United States, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.

AAP · Oct 23

US midterm elections 2026: Why its a do-or-die fight for Trump & the Democracts - explained in 10 charts

Scheduled for November 3, the US midterm elections are poised to significantly influence the current Trump administration. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate positions are up for grabs, making Congressional control pivotal for advancing Trump's policy goals. Voter priorities like the economy, immigration, healthcare, and democracy are expected to…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Raihan Vadra row deals another blow to India's global image as freedom-loving democracy: Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticised the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra’s exhibition at Bikaner House, calling it censorship that could damage India’s global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy. The controversy has drawn reactions from Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and the venue’s administration, which cited its exhibition policy for seeking the…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

India’s Gen Z: In world's largest democracy, an electoral wildcard

India’s Gen Z population is sizeable, but its electoral influence will depend on voter eligibility, registration, turnout and constituency-level preferences. Experts explain why young Indians may not vote as a unified bloc, what Tamil Nadu’s 2026 election reveals about youth mobilisation, and why predicting their impact in 2029 remains difficult.

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Chaotic state of football in Brazil epitomises a nation where greed has conquered glory

The national game merely reflects the mood in a divided nation which is going to the polls with very little faith in the power of democracy

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Friday briefing: How a leaderless student group is challenging power in Serbia

In today’s newsletter: ​Born from the fury surrounding the deadly Novi Sad station collapse, Serbia’s Student List has taken its protests all the way to the elections in an unprecedented grassroots campaign

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23