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Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest: CPI(M), Congress stage street protests in Kerala

Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) dramatic arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has galvanised the ruling front and the Opposition in Kerala into taking to the streets in protest against what the rival fronts view as “an egregious and unprecedented attack on Indian democracy and federalism.”

The Hindu

Schumer's Criticisms Of Netanyahu Spark Controversy In Israel

Dan Senor criticizes Schumer's interference in Israeli politics, highlighting Israeli democracy and rejecting foreign influence.

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Putin is a dictator and a tyrant, but other forces also sustain him – and the west needs to understand them

Kneejerk criticism of regimes in Russia, China or India may make us feel better, but there’s no evidence it is making the world a safer place, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

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‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition?

Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.

Al Jazeera

‘Stops democracy decay’: Sports rorts FOI documents saga a win for former senator

A loophole that once allowed governments to avoid disclosing documents via a cabinet shuffle has now been closed, following a long battle led by self-described transparency warrior Rex Patrick.

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Biden ally warns Democrats against relying on threat to democracy message

Maryland governor Wes Moore says voters in 2024 election are focused on cost-of-living, housing and healthcare issues

The Guardian - US

Ruling front and Opposition in Kerala condemn Kejriwal’s arrest

Kerala reacts to Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, condemning it as a political move to stifle democracy before elections.

The Hindu

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London’s council tax bombshell: £2,000+ annual bills on the rise - The Standard podcast

Our Local Democracy Reporter Noah Vickers explains the details behind the capital’s council tax rises.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Why London's council tax bill soars as services continue to be slashed

Don't shoot the messenger. But if you must, remember it's our local democracy reporter, Noah Vickers, not me. Londoners in nearly half the capital's boroughs will pay average council tax bills of more than £2,000 per year.

Evening Standard

Spreading the message of higher political participation for a healthy democracy through SVEEP activities

Implementing SVEEP program crucial for universal voting, fair elections in Belagavi, says District CEO Rahul Shinde.

The Hindu

BJP and its allies must go for democracy to survive, insist Congress, Left and like-minded parties

BJP and its allies must go for democracy to survive, insist Congress, Left and like-minded parties. Andhra Pradesh has failed to make any progress in the last 10 years as it has been deprived of the Special Category Status, and neither the TDP nor the YSRCP fought for its achievement,…

The Hindu

Putin Wins Presidential Vote, Tightening Grip On Russia

President Putin secures 6th term with 87% votes amid criticism for lack of democracy and concerns over opposition suppression.

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Venezuela Arrests Allies Of Opposition Leader Amid Election Tensions

Recent arrests of opposition allies in Venezuela raise concerns about democracy and freedom of expression amidst political tensions and crackdown.

International Business Times

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto Wins Presidency With 1st-round Majority

Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto has been elected president of the world's third-biggest democracy, the elections commission said Wednesday, beating two rivals who have vowed to file legal complaints about the vote.

The Guardian - US

No, you’re the threat to democracy: Trump’s latest alternate reality attack

A month-by-month look at Trump’s evolving language as he attempts to assert it’s Biden who will endanger the nation – and not him

The Guardian - UK

A revolution in the way Britain does politics has begun in Devon. Tory MPs should be afraid

There’s an urgent need for a fairer electoral system – and if politicians won’t make it happen, the people will, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

International Business Times

No Bids As House Of Myanmar's Suu Kyi Auctioned

The lakeside mansion where Myanmar's democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi spent years under house arrest went under auction on Wednesday with a minimum price of $150 million -- but attracted no bids, officials said.

The Guardian - AU

Sydney council removes public forum from meetings over staff mental health concerns

Critics say move could undermine local democracy by making forums optional for councillors and staff

The Hindu

People urged to report poll code violations in Andhra Pradesh

Former State Election Commissioner and member of the Citizens’ Forum for Democracy (CFD) N. Ramesh Kumar on March 19 urged people in Andhra Pradesh to ‘be a defender of democracy’ and download E Vigil app and post incidents of violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to it.

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