Demand for India as a Hindu State:

Demand for India as a Hindu State: Domestic Debate and Geopolitical Perspective

Introduction

The idea of declaring India (Bharat) a “Hindu State” periodically resurfaces in public discourse. While India is constitutionally defined as a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, some groups advocate for redefining the country as a Hindu Rashtra (Hindu nation). Others

Focused Reform Blueprint on India’s Electoral and Parliamentary Systems

Focused Reform Blueprint on India’s Electoral and Parliamentary Systems

A Governance Strengthening Framework for the Next Decade

Executive Summary

India’s democratic system—anchored in universal adult franchise, parliamentary governance, and constitutional supremacy—has demonstrated remarkable resilience. The country conducts the world’s largest elections through the Election Commission of India, and legislative

Is the Present Democratic Setup of India Healthy?

Is the Present Democratic Setup of India Healthy?

A Present and Future Assessment with Corrective Suggestions

Executive Overview

India is the world’s largest democracy, with a constitutional framework that has endured for over seven decades. The democratic system established under the Constitution in 1950 created a parliamentary republic based on universal adult franchise, federalism, separation of

Policy Advisory Note for Maintaining Communal Harmony Amid the West Asia Conflict

Policy Advisory Note for Maintaining Communal Harmony Amid the West Asia Conflict

Executive Summary

The ongoing West Asia conflict has generated strong emotional, political, and ideological responses across the globe. In India—a diverse, multi-religious democracy—such international crises can influence domestic discourse, particularly when they involve countries of religious or

Impact of the West Asia War on Indian Minority Politics: A Detailed Analysis

Impact of the West Asia War on Indian Minority Politics: A Detailed Analysis

The ongoing West Asia war has reverberated far beyond the Middle East. In India, the conflict has stirred political debates, social discourse, and ideological contestation—particularly in the sphere of minority politics. Given India’s large Muslim population, its deep historical ties with