NoMORe Report Card: Democracy, India
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Functioning of Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary: 1) Legislative Issues: Highlights the frequent use of ordinances (one every 28 days) and bypass of parliamentary processes. 2) Judiciary Concerns: Notes that a significant number of MPs (07/300) have criminal backgrounds and expresses concerns regarding the fear among activists. 3) Executive Actions: Specifically mentions the direct appointment of judges and legal outcomes involving political figures like Amit Shah.Relationship Between State and Civil Society: 1) Watchlist and Freezes: Reports on civil society organizations being placed on "watchlists," having accounts frozen, and members facing threats of arrest.2) NGO Actions: Critiques state actions against NGOs and activists in tribal areas, suggesting these actions hinder the "watchdog" role of civil society.3). Communal Violence: Tracks instances of low-intensity communal violence and the impact of "secular" vs "secularist" framing in state discourse. 4) Legislative Bans: Mentions conversion bans and their effects in BJP-ruled states.