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Democratic Decay: The Parliamentary Debate that Maldives Needs Now
May 20, 2025

Democratic Decay: The Parliamentary Debate that Maldives Needs Now

After years of presidential overreach and broken coalitions, the Maldives must confront the structural flaws in its Constitution or risk democratic co

Maldives: Promises galore ahead of the polls
Sep 29, 2023

Maldives: Promises galore ahead of the polls

Campaigning in Maldives is in full throttle despite the impending referendum regarding the switch to a parliamentary system

Has the Indian Parliament stood the test of time?
Aug 15, 2022

Has the Indian Parliament stood the test of time?

Despite the decline in reputation in recent times, the Indian Parliament continues to reflect the deepening of democracy.

Re-thinking the Role of the Rajya Sabha in India’s Federal Democracy
Mar 25, 2025

Re-thinking the Role of the Rajya Sabha in India’s Federal Democracy

Ever since the Rajya Sabha’s founding on 3 April 1952, calls have been made on numerous occasions for its abolition. Critics, including serving members of Parliament, question the continued relevance of the Upper House in India’s parliamentary system and blame it for delays in the passage of key bills. Yet, another view maintains that the Upper House plays a critical role in preserving the balance in parliamentary democracy by acting as a pla