Indian Democracy’s Moment of Truth
With its relentless, decade-long effort to criminalize dissent, undermine free speech, and curb any political opposition, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party represents a grave threat to India’s democracy. The upcoming general election may be Indians' last chance to pull their country back from the brink of autocracy.
NEW DELHI – With around 968 million people registered to vote, India’s upcoming general election (to be held over several weeks in April and May) will be the largest democratic exercise in human history. Yet hovering over the occasion are questions about the future of Indian democracy itself.