Populist anarchy cannot be substitute for governance: President

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 19:14

President Pranab Mukherjee in his address to the nation ahead of the Republic Day said, “The government sometimes becomes a noisy democracy." But also added that a `populist anarchy cannot be a substitute for governance.`

India yet to exhibit capacity for renewing democracy: Jairam Ramesh

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 22:56

Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday said the country is yet to exhibit the capacity for renewing democracy.

AAP`s actions dangerous for democracy: Sachin Pilot

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 15:25

Reacting to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal led protest demanding suspension of Delhi Police personnel, who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sachin pilot on Tuesday said that the actions taken by Kejriwal is dangerous for the democracy.

Kejriwal`s remark on Republic Day will make people lose faith in democracy: Congress

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 14:17

Reacting to the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal`s statement on Republic Day calling it a "procession of floats," Congress leader Jagdambika Pal on Tuesday said that if the CM had no respect for Republic Day; people might lose their faith within the democracy of the nation.

Terrorists try to attack India`s secularism, democracy: Shinde

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 16:07

Terrorists and extremists seek to attack the democratic and secular fabric of the country and they would continue to try to keep everyone on tenterhooks, Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said on Monday.

India is where real democracy is: Karan Bilimoria on AAP success

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 20:54

India is the place where there is real democracy, highlighted by performance of the AAP that swept aside Congress to form the govt in Delhi, Indian-origin British entrepreneur Karan Bilimoria said.

Turkish court orders jailed Kurdish lawmakers be freed

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 20:55

A Turkish court ordered the release from jail on Friday of two Kurdish lawmakers being tried for links to militants in a potential boost to a fragile peace process.

Indian democracy has strengthened: PM

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 11:37

The recent assembly elections have again demonstrated the strength of Indian democracy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday.

Thousands rally on New Year`s Day for Hong Kong democracy

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 20:11

Thousands marched in Hong Kong today to demand a greater say in choosing their future leaders, expressing fears China will limit long-awaited political reforms, but turnout fell short of expectations.

Suu Kyi`s party to contest 2015 Myanmar elections

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 20:05

Myanmar`s leader Aung San Suu Kyi`s party said on Saturday that it will contest 2015 parliamentary elections even if the country`s constitution barring her from running for president is not amended.

`Gantantra Rath` to encourage people to vote ethically

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:38

To encourage voters to exercise their franchise and vote in an ethical manner, the Cuttack district administration here has launched `Ganatantra Rath` (Chariot of Democracy).

`Gantantra Rath` to encourage people to vote ethically

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 13:09

To encourage voters to exercise their franchise and vote in an ethical manner, the Cuttack district administration here has launched `Ganatantra Rath`.