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"Unfounded, Baseless": India Counters UN Rights Chief On Manipur, Kashmir
India has responded strongly to UN human rights chief Volker Turk's remarks on Kashmir and Manipur, saying that the world's largest democracy continues to be a "healthy, vibrant and pluralist society".
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Denial Of Justice Would Lead To Anarchy: Chief Justice
It is imperative for a healthy democracy that people feel their rights and dignity are recognised and protected, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Saturday, stressing that denial of justice would ultimately lead to anarchy.
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For Healthy Democracy, Social Media Must Not Be Curbed: Attorney General
Freedom of speech on social media should not be curbed and any move to do so may invite litigation, the government's top law officer has said, adding that it is unbecoming of a "healthy democracy". The Supreme Court does initiate contempt cases but only in the rarest of rare cases, Attorney General KK Venugopal told NDTV.
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"Forget Numbers, Your Every Word Valuable": PM Reaches Out To Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underscored the constructive role of the opposition in a healthy democracy as the 17th Lok Sabha began. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House, PM Modi said, "Every word of the opposition is valuable... The Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively and participate in th...
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Discussion On Simultaneous Polls Getting Momentum, Says PM Modi: Highlights
Describing the debate on holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls together a healthy sign for democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was an appropriate tribute to former premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee who changed the country's political culture. He said efforts were afoot and discussions being held about simultaneously holding Lok Sabha an...
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Opinion: Congress, Weakened By Gandhis, Is Losing The Plot
I say this not as a political activist, but as an experienced journalist - the Congress party is losing the plot very fast and with every passing day, it is digging its own grave. As a member of a rival party, I can rejoice at its demise, but as a thinking individual, I can say that this demise will not auger well for Indian politics. The country n...
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BJP Doesn't Want To Run Country On Basis Of Religion, But On Humanity And Justice: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the BJP does not want to run the country on the basis of caste or religion, but of humanity and justice.
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Violence Over Cauvery Water Not A Sign Of Healthy Democracy: Venkaiah Naidu
The recent incidents of violence in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, over Cauvery water dispute is not a sign of healthy democracy, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today.
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Death Penalty an Aberration in Democracy, Abolish It: Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today demanded abolition of death penalty, describing it as an "aberration in a healthy democracy".
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Legislature, Executive, Judiciary Should Work Together for Healthy Democracy: Tarun Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said the legislature, executive and judiciary, the three main organs of the government have to work in tandem for a strong and healthy democracy.
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Blog: Kejriwal Went Too Far. Now He's Been Called On It.
The government and media have to be adversarial in a healthy way for democracy to survive, says Mohd Asim.
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Ordinance row: Must be humble to accept and rectify an error, says Milind Deora
Union Minister Milind Deora, who created a furore with his tweet on the ordinance on convicted netas, today said Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the ordinance is "healthy for democracy" and said there was nothing wrong in accepting and rectifying an error.
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We are not China, write angry civil society leaders to PM
Some of the country's most respected activists have written to the Prime Minister, objecting to his recent comments about NGOs. "We are not like China," they have told him. "Informed dissent and a healthy response to it by our government through trusted dialogue are vital for a functioning democracy," their letter states.
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"Unfounded, Baseless": India Counters UN Rights Chief On Manipur, Kashmir
India has responded strongly to UN human rights chief Volker Turk's remarks on Kashmir and Manipur, saying that the world's largest democracy continues to be a "healthy, vibrant and pluralist society".
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Denial Of Justice Would Lead To Anarchy: Chief Justice
It is imperative for a healthy democracy that people feel their rights and dignity are recognised and protected, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana said on Saturday, stressing that denial of justice would ultimately lead to anarchy.
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For Healthy Democracy, Social Media Must Not Be Curbed: Attorney General
Freedom of speech on social media should not be curbed and any move to do so may invite litigation, the government's top law officer has said, adding that it is unbecoming of a "healthy democracy". The Supreme Court does initiate contempt cases but only in the rarest of rare cases, Attorney General KK Venugopal told NDTV.
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"Forget Numbers, Your Every Word Valuable": PM Reaches Out To Opposition
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today underscored the constructive role of the opposition in a healthy democracy as the 17th Lok Sabha began. Speaking to reporters outside the Parliament House, PM Modi said, "Every word of the opposition is valuable... The Opposition need not bother about their numbers. I hope they speak actively and participate in th...
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Discussion On Simultaneous Polls Getting Momentum, Says PM Modi: Highlights
Describing the debate on holding Lok Sabha and assembly polls together a healthy sign for democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it was an appropriate tribute to former premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee who changed the country's political culture. He said efforts were afoot and discussions being held about simultaneously holding Lok Sabha an...
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Opinion: Congress, Weakened By Gandhis, Is Losing The Plot
I say this not as a political activist, but as an experienced journalist - the Congress party is losing the plot very fast and with every passing day, it is digging its own grave. As a member of a rival party, I can rejoice at its demise, but as a thinking individual, I can say that this demise will not auger well for Indian politics. The country n...
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BJP Doesn't Want To Run Country On Basis Of Religion, But On Humanity And Justice: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the BJP does not want to run the country on the basis of caste or religion, but of humanity and justice.
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Violence Over Cauvery Water Not A Sign Of Healthy Democracy: Venkaiah Naidu
The recent incidents of violence in both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, over Cauvery water dispute is not a sign of healthy democracy, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said today.
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Death Penalty an Aberration in Democracy, Abolish It: Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor today demanded abolition of death penalty, describing it as an "aberration in a healthy democracy".
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Legislature, Executive, Judiciary Should Work Together for Healthy Democracy: Tarun Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said the legislature, executive and judiciary, the three main organs of the government have to work in tandem for a strong and healthy democracy.
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Blog: Kejriwal Went Too Far. Now He's Been Called On It.
The government and media have to be adversarial in a healthy way for democracy to survive, says Mohd Asim.
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Ordinance row: Must be humble to accept and rectify an error, says Milind Deora
Union Minister Milind Deora, who created a furore with his tweet on the ordinance on convicted netas, today said Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the ordinance is "healthy for democracy" and said there was nothing wrong in accepting and rectifying an error.
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We are not China, write angry civil society leaders to PM
Some of the country's most respected activists have written to the Prime Minister, objecting to his recent comments about NGOs. "We are not like China," they have told him. "Informed dissent and a healthy response to it by our government through trusted dialogue are vital for a functioning democracy," their letter states.
