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Is constitutional democracy in India in crisis?

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  • Krishna K. Tummala

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Purpose - This paper examines the decline of the largest working parliamentary democracy in India overtime, but accelerating since 2014 as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Center (as the federal government is commonly known). Design/methodology/approach - It is eclectic. Original constitution, along with commentaries, are studied. News outlets, government pronouncements, journal articles, and other media outlets — electronic and print — are also sourced. Findings - The findings show how three important features in democracy — elections and their outcomes, control of information, and suppression of dissent are widely used to undermine constitutional democracy. Originality/value - Democracy can be undermined without altering the Constitution itself. It also explains the irony of Modi’s popularity, given the undemocratic practices. As he may continue in office for some time to come, commanding a log-rolling majority, the need of the hour is a united, constructive and effective opposition to ensure a healthy working democracy.

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  • Krishna K. Tummala, 2023. "Is constitutional democracy in India in crisis?," Public Administration and Policy: An Asia-Pacific Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 26(3), pages 282-294, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:pappps:pap-02-2023-0023
    DOI: 10.1108/PAP-02-2023-0023
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