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Ashok Lavasa

Ashok Lavasa

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EC should determine whether the series of unprecedented actions by the enforcement agencies violate any 'healthy democratic practice'.

One of the heartening features of the press briefing by the Election Commission of India (EC) on the day general elections 2024 were announced was its...

01.04.2024 6

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

Electoral Bonds data by SBI needs different levels of inquiry: Ashok Lavasa

The setting up of a National Election Fund is a suggestion that needs serious consideration but can it eliminate or minimize the use of black money in...

16.03.2024 20

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Ashok Lavasa

It's hard to fathom why government altered composition by excluding the CJI, creating a predetermined bias in Committee’s majority view

In March last year, when the Supreme Court ordered the constitution of a selection committee for the Election Commission of India (ECI) with the Chief...

12.03.2024 10

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

Similar to other entrance exams, CUET too will face the challenge of inclusivity due to an uneven social structure & digital divide in India

Written by Shilpi Banerjee The dilemma between exit and entry exams is a perennial issue in the Indian education system. It leads to multiple...

27.02.2024 8

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

Electoral Bond Scheme was designed to encourage a culture of secrecy while claiming to bring about transparency in electoral funding

“Murder will out” is a saying, the origin of which is in contention. What is not is that with the Supreme Court verdict on electoral bonds, the...

27.02.2024 10

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

vulnerable countries where climate change battle will be “won or lost” need to get over their commitment deficit

The stage is set for global leaders to come together in Dubai, a city in the UAE, which is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It is rich in natural...

30.11.2023 20

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

Why is it that in India, people prefer to contribute to the cause of democracy in secret?

Almost everything in favour of and against the disclosure (or non-disclosure) of funding received via electoral bonds is in the public domain, save...

14.11.2023 30

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

Centralisation of politics in India has not let local democratic institutions flourish.

The recently concluded special session of Parliament was “special” for what it achieved, and what it did not. If the universally applauded Nari...

28.09.2023 20

Indian Express

Ashok Lavasa

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