Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath was not in attendancein the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held here on Saturday. Watch full video to know more.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath skips crucial CWC meet

The late Nelson Mandela continues to play an important role in South Africa's politics. South Africa will go to polls on May 8. Watch full video to know more.

Nelson Mandela's legacy unites South Africa

Gravitas: Are referendums healthy for democracy?

At what cost the BJP should be stopped is the question which confronts Congress Party today. Should Congress Party sacrifice itself on the altar of secularism to prevent BJP coming to power or should it fight the elections to expand itself both electorally and organisationally?

Should Congress sacrifice itself to keep Narendra Modi out?

Mamata takes her pen this time to fight for democracy that's what her admirers are saying as today she penned down a poem whose essence is Key to democracy. The name of the poem is "Key".

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes poem 'Key' to democracy

Algeria's ruling coalition on Saturday named President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as its candidate for April polls, although the ailing incumbent has yet to officially confirm he will run.

Algeria ruling coalition backs Bouteflika for April poll

*By Steven Friedman One day, if they follow instructions, Africa’s new democracies will grow up to be “real” like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense – but it influences the way many people in the West and in Africa think about African democracies.

The claim that democracy fares better in the West than in Africa is a fallacy

In pics: Republic Day full dress rehearsal at Rajpath

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday launched the ANC's campaign for legislative elections in May, acknowledging the party's past mistakes and promising to restore democratic institutions and economic growth.

Ruling ANC kicks off South Africa election campaign with vow to restore democracy

A day after Rahul Gandhi referred to a journalist as "pliable" and accused her of having a soft stance towards PM Modi while interviewing him, his comments made rounds on the internet drawing criticism from the centre and several media organistaions.

How free is the fourth pillar of democracy?

Progressive Pakistani thinkers have expressed their grave concerns over Pakistan's drift towards authoritarianism, expansion of the military's control over public policy and weakening of civilian institutions.

Pakistan is only a democracy in name, not in reality: Former ambassador Husain Haqqani

A group of opposition parties in Bangladesh, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said on Sunday it plans to contest the December 23 general election, despite the ruling party last week rejecting a series of its demands.

Bangladesh opposition alliance to contest polls 'to rescue democracy'

Tens of thousands of people participated in the mass rally in Budapest on Saturday against the government control over the media which reportedly helped Prime Minister Viktor Orban taking sweeping victory in recent polls

Tens of Thousands of Hungarians stage protest against Prime Minister Viktor Orban

Making the announcement in Patna, Sinha said he would not be joining any political party, but work towards “protecting democracy”.

Yashwant Sinha says democracy is under threat, quits BJP

Criticism makes democracy strong. Democracy cannot succeed without constructive criticism.

I want this government to be criticised: Quotable quotes from PM Modi in London

The crowd of protesters were chanting 'We are the majority' as they staged a protest demanded a recount of ballots and new election law to make the system more democratic

Tens of thousands of people hold anti-Orban protest in Hungary's Budapest

'The faith of the people in democratic elections as the best system to select a government that would govern in the common interest is today being eroded as much by a sustained campaign to attack democratic institutions and elected representatives as by the increasing political corruption and the capture of political parties and elected office by vested interests,' Singh said

Faith of people in democratic elections being eroded: Manmohan Singh

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu called the protests, which have not allowed any business to be transacted since the House met on March 5, as a "murder of democracy"

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm following uproar

Germany's ambassador's to Sri Lanka tweeted out suggesting the same

Europe likely to halt flights to Maldives to ensure return to democracy

The European Parliament, through a resolution, has called upon the Governments of India and China to work with countries in the European Union (EU) to help deliver political and democratic stability in the crisis-ridden archipelago

India, China should work with EU to ensure democratic stability in Maldives: European Parliament

Thirty-seven years and five presidents later, Melaku-Bello is still there, quietly delivering his message from a tarpaulin-covered shelter plastered with signs advocating for peace

Longtime White House protester has passion for peace

"Facebook and Google effectively control over half of all internet advertising revenue," the 87-year-old told diners during a speech.

George Soros to Google and Facebook: Your days are numbered

During the 69th Republic Day celebrations, Rahul Gandhi took his designated seat in the sixth row

Rahul Gandhi's seating row: 'Democracy works around rules and not people,' retorts BJP

Unless this institution is preserved, "democracy will not survive in this country," the four judges said

Four Supreme Court judges take on Chief Justice of India, say democracy at risk

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