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I don't need Economist to tell me what democracy is or what sort of democracy we Indians enjoy as I lived most of my life here. I would go further and say the democracy we Indian enjoy is much more better than that enjoyed in the western world.

If given a chance, I would never trade democracy in my country to anything including development, power, or living standards
 
I don't need Economist to tell me what democracy is or what sort of democracy we Indians enjoy as I lived most of my life here.

I personally don't agree with your viewpoint. I would forever defend the right of the Economist to question our democracy. Because we are an open society. I'm not saying that they are correct. But they have a right to question.

I would go further and say the democracy we Indian enjoy is much more better than that enjoyed in the western world.

Really? If I might say, that's pretty arrogant of you. Indian democracy has lots of flaws, at least in terms of execution. We should be open and discuss them, not close our eyes and tell everyone "India has the best version of democracy".
 
I personally don't agree with your viewpoint. I would forever defend the right of the Economist to question our democracy. Because we are an open society. I'm not saying that they are correct. But they have a right to question.

Did I question Economist’s viewpoint? Did I say it was wrong or right? What I said was that I understand our democracy than what Economist has to say…after all I have experienced it for 28 years


Really? If I might say, that's pretty arrogant of you. Indian democracy has lots of flaws, at least in terms of execution. We should be open and discuss them, not close our eyes and tell everyone "India has the best version of democracy".

Sorry, if I sounded arrogant. You have misunderstood my proudness for arrogancy. You are welcome to disagree with me...and I take your point
 
Well if look past 63 yrs of indian freedom history u'll always see the media censorship by govt.Akash vani and doordarshan used to present censored news untill pronoy roy tried to break that censorship with his the world this week program.for which he was reprimanded.less one speak about the print media the better.

As you said there is censorship in govnt media now also, but you have other source to cross refer even during old times Local newsprint are there to show correct event.
 
no country in this world is pure democratic & india is no exception.

Right to speech or freedom of press does not mean that anyone speak or write anything without taking in consideration the emotions of ppl of country.
 
oh please, there's a difference between democracy, and freedom of speech. One is the right to choose your leader, the other is the right to say whatever u want.

The best democracies can suppress freedom of speech, like usa in case of their wars. Similarly, military dictatorships can allow open criticism of their policies. Eg pakistan under musharraf.
 
Doesnt that make india as china in censorship which many champions of indian democracy always try to point out right from PM onwards that we are free democracy but we censor like china.Its clearly being like a hippocratic.

In China, the Magazine would have faced an outright ban.

In China, the Editor of this magazine would have faced a 11 year sentence just like nobel laureate Liu Xiaobo.

And India is a free democracy for you my friend. In india you could criticize any political party.

In China, can't utter a word about the communist party, let alone criticizing it.

If you still feel china is more appealing to you. You are free to move there, if they let you in.
 
In China, can't utter a word about the communist party, let alone criticizing it.

Incorrect, if you read my posts I often do criticize Government decisions.

It's completely wrong to say that you'll be arrested simply for saying something. In order to get arrested you have to get really high profile first, and then try to overturn the government like Liu Xiaobo.
 
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Punjab Police becomes discouteous to Pak biz delegation, not allowed to make calls back home

Punjab Newsline Network
Thursday, 09 December 2010
By Jagmohan Singh
AMRITSAR: It is wake up call for Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal who holds the home portfolio. As many as 32 members of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce from Pakistan who are here in Amritsar to take part in the five day long Punjab International Trade Expo PITEX 2010, experienced hostile behaviour of Punjab police which is not allowing the guests to make telephone calls back home to their families.

Talking to media here Thursdy, leader of the 32 members of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce Tariq Sadiq a renowned business at Islamabad said that they had arrived to India last night but none of the PCO owner in the city allowed them to make call to Pakistan. Even no shopkeeper in the bordering city of Amritsar was ready to sell them mobile sim card due to their Pakistani nationality thanks to strict orders by state police not to accomodate Pakistan nationals.
Punjab Police becomes discouteous to Pak biz delegation, not allowed to make calls back home @ www.punjabnewsline.com


ndia district bans cell phones for unmarried women
Upadated on: 24 Nov 10 12:01 PM
UTTAR PARDESH: A local council in northern India has banned unmarried women from carrying mobile telephones to halt a series of illicit romances between partners from different castes, media reports said Wednesday.

The Baliyan council in Uttar Pradesh state decided to act after at least 23 young couples ran away and got married over the last year against their parents' wishes.

"The panchayat (assembly) was convinced that the couples planned their elopement over their cell phones," village elder Jatin Raghuvanshi told the Calcutta Telegraph.

The rules of inter-caste marriages are complicated and extremely rigid in many rural communities in India, with some lovers even murdered in "honour killings" by relatives trying to protect their family's reputation.

"All parents were told to ensure their unmarried daughters do not use cell phones. The boys can do so, but only under their parents' monitoring," said Satish Tyagi, a spokesman for the village assembly.

Caste discrimination is banned in India but still pervades many aspects of daily life, especially outside the cities.

Traditional Hindu society breaks down into brahmins (priests and scholars), kshatriya (soldiers), vaishya (merchants) and shudra (labourers). Below the caste system are the Dalits, formerly known as "Untouchables".

Caste categories often determine Indians' life prospects, and conservative families will only marry within their own caste sub-division. AGENCIES



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Cast system still rules India!

Most of the Indian views towards China paint a picture of north-korea or cuba..hahaha..sooo disparate from reality.
 
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One example of this discrimination is found in Pakistani legislation that promotes a culture of intolerance, division and extremism. The legislation is the Blasphemy Laws 295 B and C of the Penal Code that has the death penalty for their violation. This has resulted over the years in religious intolerance and violence against Christians, Hindus and members of the Ahmadiye community, the imposition of discriminatory and repressive laws against religious minorities and extremist attacks against religious minorities, especially Christians

Item 11: Civil and Political rights: Religious intolerance (Pakistan) | Dominican Network

The state which has such a legislation imbibed in law, doesn't have any right to criticize a democratic one, which has equal rights for every citizen of india.

It is awful that flood-hit people of religious minority communities including Christians, Hindus and Ahmadis are doubly affected by the disaster as a result of anti-minority discrimination by government relief workers and some aid agencies

Flood In Pakistan: Religious Minorities Face Discrimination

Discrimination from government relief workers.

Solicit the government of Pakistan to invite the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief to study and examine the situation in Pakistan with regard to his mandate and to assess developments as well as the implementation of the recommendations that the Special Rapporteur made following his only visit to Pakistan

Agenda Item 5c: Prevention of Discrimination and protection of minorities (Pakistan) | Franciscans International

The U.N doesn't know that, you don't believe in unbelievers belief.
 
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