The trajectory of electoral reforms in India since independence reflects an ongoing attempt to reconcile the principles of free and fair elections, universal adult suffrage, and democratic legitimacy with the challenges posed by the complexity of India’s socio-political fabric, including its diversity, inequality, and institutional asymmetries. While the Indian electoral system—managed by the Election Commission … Continue reading What has been the trajectory of electoral reforms in India since independence, and how do contemporary challenges related to transparency, inclusiveness, and accountability shape the scope for future reform in strengthening democratic processes and electoral integrity?
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How does Bhikhu Parekh conceptualize the functioning of India’s judicial democracy and the role of civil society within it, and what normative frameworks does he employ to critique or support the interaction between constitutionalism, pluralism, and participatory democratic practices in the Indian context?
Bhikhu Parekh on India’s Judicial Democracy, Civil Society, and the Normative Tensions of Pluralism and Constitutionalism Introduction Bhikhu Parekh, a leading political theorist of multiculturalism and postcolonial modernity, brings a distinctive lens to the study of India’s democratic experiment. While not primarily a legal scholar, Parekh's reflections on Indian democracy, civil society, and the normative … Continue reading How does Bhikhu Parekh conceptualize the functioning of India’s judicial democracy and the role of civil society within it, and what normative frameworks does he employ to critique or support the interaction between constitutionalism, pluralism, and participatory democratic practices in the Indian context?