Crippling Majoritarianism and Political Polarisation – An Analysis
It is impossible to make a case on the positive outcomes of sectarianism or majoritarianism politics, albeit the argument on “democratically elected mandate of the people” makes for an impenetrable defense. After the accession to power by…
How is the marriageable age set low for Women a matter of Injustice?
When are you planning to get married?, But eventually, you will have to settle down, right?, You have graduated now, you should probably get married, your degrees don’t matter, you eventually need to get married. Hailing from…
Hung Parliament – A Democracy without Majority
The word ‘Hung Parliament’ comprises of two words, ‘Hung’ the past tense of the word hang which primarily means something which is suspended from above and dangles free in the lower region, and ‘Parliament’ the legislative body…
Selective Outrage – Fifty Shades of Pseudo Liberalism
The huge outrage over the death of a 19-year-old, Dalit, U.P girl who was raped and then murdered reminded me of an incident that happened mere 3 months ago where a Brahmin girl (16 years) of Rajasthan…
Uniform Civil Code
The term secularism holds basic esteem among the individuals of India. The concept of faith has continuously been used as a methodology by the authorities and forums in conjunction with their governing bodies. Uniform Civil Code places…
Citizenship Amendment Act – Need of the Hour?
On the 11th of December 2019, the government led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) introduced the fifth amendment to the Citizenship Act. From the very get-go, this amendment has been in the eye of the storm.…
National Register of Citizens – Need of the Hour?
NRC stands for the National Register of Citizens (it is for the record of all the genuine Indian citizens residing in the state of Assam). It is a register of all Indian citizens whose creation is mandated…
1984 Sikh Massacre – Critical Analysis
The saints are being murdered mercilessly by the mob. The policemen are being attacked by the public for one reason or the other. The protests done by people to get their demands fulfilled, though required to be…
The Abrogation of Article 370.
The validity of Article 370 had always been an issue of debate. To give it an effect, the political move of the Narendra Modi led BJP govt. lead to an amendment in article 367 of the general…