Democracy is a sacred trust for people in power: President

Democracy is a sacred trust for people in power: President

President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said democracy was a “sacred trust” for people in power and those who violate it commit sacrilege against the nation. In his address on the eve of Republic Day, the president said democracy “had become our most precious guide towards peace and regeneration from the swamp of poverty” created by centuries […]

Use of digital tools enriching our democracy: PM

Use of digital tools enriching our democracy: PM

The use of digital tools in political campaigning and the active participation of youth in politics are enriching India’s democracy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Wednesday. “Recent developments point to the greater enrichment of our democracy, which is becoming more participative and interactive, with people using both traditional methods and new digital tools to mobilise […]