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India's democracy in danger, like Pak, Bangladesh and Lanka; public doubting poll process: Patole


Published on 2024-12-11 06:00:56 - MSN
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  • Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Wednesday sought to compare India's democracy with that of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka and claimed that it was in danger and being discussed at the glo

The article discusses concerns raised by Nana Patole, the Maharashtra Congress president, about the state of democracy in India. Patole warns that India's democracy is at risk, drawing parallels with neighboring countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, where he claims democracy has been undermined. He highlights that public trust in the electoral process is waning, citing issues like the alleged misuse of central agencies against opposition leaders, the manipulation of electronic voting machines (EVMs), and the lack of transparency in the electoral process. Patole also criticizes the Election Commission for not addressing these concerns adequately, suggesting that these factors contribute to a broader erosion of democratic norms in the country. He calls for reforms to restore faith in India's democratic institutions.

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