Accountability is the demand, not the disruption; the questions our youth still await answers to

Accountability is the demand, not the disruption; the questions our youth still await answers to

What began as a student-led protest in the national capital has, within a month, evolved into a larger political and social movement. The formation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a sit-in at Jantar Mantar that continued for over 20 days, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, his detention and subsequent admission to Safdarjung Hospital following … Read more

Party, Politics, Power and Perfidy: The Rising Culture of Political Defections

Party, Politics, Power and Perfidy: The Rising Culture of Political Defections

Indian politics has entered an era where electoral victories and defeats are no longer the final chapter of democratic contests. Increasingly, elections are followed by another political spectacle, mass defections, internal rebellions, and shifting allegiances that often reshape governments more dramatically than the verdict delivered by voters themselves. This growing phenomenon raises uncomfortable questions about … Read more