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When Politics Controls Police, Democracy Pays the Price

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When Politics Controls Police, Democracy Pays the Price India is the world’s largest democracy, but democracy is not protected simply by holding elections. It also depends on institutions that can function independently, fairly and without fear. Among the most important of these institutions is the police. The police are supposed to protect ordinary citizens, investigate

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Indian Democracy: Powerful on Paper, Unequal in Practice?

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Indian Democracy: Powerful on Paper, Unequal in Practice? India is the world’s largest democracy. The Constitution promises equality, freedom of speech, fundamental rights and the rule of law. On paper, these principles are powerful. But an uncomfortable question remains: Does democracy work equally for an ordinary citizen in everyday life? When Power Becomes More Important

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