Shivakumar urges India to strengthen democracy beyond voting rights
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On International Democracy Day, Karnataka MLC DK Shivakumar spoke at Kalamandira in Mysuru, stressing that democracy is built on public participation and the right to vote for citizens over 18. He called for collective responsibility to protect democratic values and urged giving young people chances to enter public life from local panchayats to Parliament. The remarks highlight the need to safeguard democratic institutions against authoritarian tendencies. QUOTE: "Democracy is not just the right to vote; it is the right to live with dignity," he said. — Deccan Chronicle
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Fear of Government Turns Democracy Into Authoritarianism: DK Shivakumar — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- Democracy is India's strength, voting fundamental right: MLC K Shivakumar — Deccan Herald (center)