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Indian Politics
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The French people of 1792 promised a government “of the people, by the people, for the people.” Today, India must decide if that promise was sincere or hollow. Will we continue to tolerate a democratic system that serves the few, or will we truly let “we the people” rewrite the rules? The time to act is now. Let us take a cue from revolutionary history and meet in an assembly – a Second Republic’s Constituent Assembly – to forge a constitution that restores the dignity, justice and participation that the poor have been denied. Only then can India claim to be a democracy in which liberty, equality and fraternity are more than words.
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Regionalism in Tamilnadu
Feb 1800:19:16Tap to summarizeThe Tamil Pride is just a basic start of fascist path.
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India's Democratic Crossroads_ Beyond Elections
Jul 6, 202500:08:32Tap to summarizeConcerns surrounding India's proposed One Nation, One Election (ONOE) system, arguing it could diminish politician accountability and public engagement by limiting electoral cycles. It highlights India's heavy reliance on elections as the primary form of democratic participation, contrasting this with diverse mechanisms of direct democracy used globally, such as plebiscites, referendums, and citizen initiatives. The author suggests these alternative tools empower citizens to influence governance beyond voting, fostering continuous public involvement. Ultimately, the text advocates for a broader understanding of democracy in India, moving beyond sole dependence on elections to incorporate more inclusive and responsive governance models.
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Language's Fate_ Economics, Technology, and Survival
Jul 5, 202500:12:13Tap to summarizeThe Economics and Technology of Language Survival," explores the intricate relationship between economic power, technological advancement, and the fate of languages. It highlights how historical empires and modern economic strongholds have propelled certain languages to global prominence, while simultaneously illustrating how economic resurgence can revitalise languages once on the brink of extinction. Furthermore, the text examines how migration facilitates linguistic spread and evolution, yet also acknowledges the suppressive impact dominant languages can have on smaller, indigenous tongues due to economic and political pressures. Finally, it stresses the critical need for technological integration for a language to survive and thrive in the digital age, asserting that linguistic preservation is fundamentally an economic and technological imperative.
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India's Constitutional Crisis: The Case for a Second Republic
Jul 4, 202500:12:18Tap to summarizeThe Indian Constitution, hailed as one of the world's most comprehensive documents, has become a fortress protecting the privileged while leaving the masses stranded in bureaucratic mazes. With over 52 million pending cases across all levels of courts, including more than 180,000 cases pending for over 30 years, our judicial system has become a monument to institutional failure rather than justice. The time has come to acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: India's constitutional framework, rooted in Westminster parliamentarianism and designed by elites for elites, has created a republic that serves the few at the expense of the many. We need a Second Republic—one that truly serves Hindustan and not just India.
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