Development vs. Democracy and Asian Values : Revisiting the Intellectual Debate between Lee and Sen
The debate between Amartya Sen and Lee Kuan Yew on democracy and development represents a highly intellectual discourse on the relationship between political freedoms and economic growth. Both are highly respected across the world for their contributions to the fields of economics and governance, yet they offer contrasting perspectives on the role of democracy in […]
ROAD TO SOCIAL REVOLUTION: RELATIVE POSITIONS OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND DPSPs
Constitution as a social document “The first task of this Assembly is to free India through a new constitution, to feed the starving people, and to clothe the naked masses, and to give every Indian the fullest opportunity to develop himself according to his capacity.” (Jawaharlal Nehru, Constituent Assembly debates, Vol II) When India began […]
Understanding Political Structures: Sri Lanka’s Semi Presidential system and its Constitutional Crisis
The year 2024 is a year of election as 49 percent of the world population votes to choose their government and Sri Lanka is one among them. The island nation stands at crossroads, grappling with the aftermath of an economic crisis. Hence, the election becomes exceptionally crucial for Srilankans. It is important to note the […]
Connecting the Dots: Understanding the Indian Citizenship Controversy
On December 12, 2019, massive protests erupted following the passage of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on December 11, 2019. The CAA was closely associated with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), which was based on 2003 rules. In 2021, the National Population Register (NPR) issue emerged, further linking it to the CAA and NRC, […]
The Deccan Riots Report of 1878: Exposing the Underlying Causes of Rural Uproar
In 1878, the British Parliament received a crucial document known as the “Deccan Riots Report,”. What was this report all about? What does the name Deccan Riots suggest? How did the Deccan Riots report of 1878 served as an important and valuable historical source that discussed the causes of the agrarian outbreak in the Deccan […]
The Fifth Report of 1813: Understanding the Company’s Administration and the Early State-Building process
The British East India Company initially operated as a commercial enterprise, but its influence expanded significantly. The company established its administrative system. This expansion and control were examined thoroughly in the Fifth Report, submitted to the British Parliament in 1813. It was part of a series of investigations into the East India Company’s activities in […]