Is democracy backsliding? Measuring free speech, rule of law & civic conduct in modern India
India's complex democracy is resilient yet stressed, defined not by binary narratives of decay or perfection, but by evolving electoral strength, institutional challenges, and everyday civic conduct. Few contemporary political questions provoke as much disagreement in India as the question of whether the country is experiencing democratic backsliding. Some observers point to polarization, concerns about institutions, pressures on dissent, and…
Key Insights
- This topic is currently trending
- Experts are closely monitoring developments
- It may impact future decisions
