The Death Of Democracy - A Historical Journey
India's democratic journey has been marked by several instances where the country's founding principles were compromised. Critics point to repeated abuse of power and manipulation of the system.
Fri, 28 Jun 2024
India's democratic journey has been marked by several instances where the country's founding principles were compromised. This erosion of democracy is often cited by critics who point to the repeated instances of abuse of power and manipulation of the system by those in positions of authority.
According to Mr. Sinha, a Twitter user, there have been six such murders of democracy, each committed by a prominent member of the Gandhi family.
-Pandit Nehru was made PM despite Sardar Patel being the elected candidate: It was the first murder of democracy
— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) June 28, 2024
- Indira Gandhi declared emergency, put all the opposition leaders in jail, and banned the press: It was the second murder of democracy
- Sanjay Gandhi's…
The first instance occurred when Pandit Nehru was made Prime Minister despite Sardar Patel being the elected candidate.
These instances have led many to question the state of democracy in India and whether it has become a hollow shell of its former self. Mr. Sinha's tweet highlights the need for accountability and transparency in governance, as well as the importance of upholding democratic values and principles.
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