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Himanta Biswa Sarma recalls presence of democratic principles in Assam dat
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said democratic principles were present in Assamese society dating back to the Ahom dynasty beginning in the 13th century.
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India has long, cherished democratic tradition, says Assam CM
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Dispur (Assam) [India], April 11 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that India has a long and cherished democratic tradition and added that the principle of democracy has originated from the Vedas.
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India most functioning democracy in world, says Om Birla
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 11 (ANI): India is the most functioning democracy in the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday and added that there is a need for more sensitive and active efforts by the legislature for the welfare of the marginalized sections.
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American Author claims Pakistani democracy survived 'ordeal'
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 10 (ANI): Reacting to the ousting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan from the post of Prime Minister through a no-confidence motion, American Author Sadanand Dhume said that Pakistan's democracy survived a great ordeal, Geo TV reported.
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Zarifa Ghafari, winner of International Women's Rights award, defies Talib
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 9 (ANI): Zarifa Ghafari, the winner of the International Women's Rights award and one of Afghanistan's first woman Mayors of Maidan Shahr who defied the Taliban restrictions on Afghan women, continues to raise voice for the people of her homeland with her radio channel
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India strong supporter of democratic values, says Om Birla at CPA Executiv
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that India is a strong supporter of democratic values and governance and plays an active and accountable role in the partnership with the Commonwealth Nations.
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Imran Khan rattles already fragile democracy of Pakistan
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Imran Khan has done significant damage to the already fragile democracy in Pakistan by overturning the constitution for his petty selfish political ambitions.
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'Democracy is the best revenge': Pak Opposition hails court verdict agains
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 8 (ANI): Pakistan's Opposition leaders celebrated the decision announced by the country's apex court to nullify the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government's decision to dissolve the National Assembly, a decision that is being regarded as a huge setback for P
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Nobel-nominated activist Rushan Abbas calls on UN to address China's 'crim
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 8 (ANI): At the 14th Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy, Nobel-nominated activist and sister to detained Uyghur doctor Gulshan Abbas, Rushan Abbas, called on the UN to address China's 'crimes' against the Uyghurs.
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MEA defends Myanmar's participation in BIMSTEC, hopes for restoration of d
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday while citing Myanmar's geographical importance defended the country's participation in the BIMSTEC virtual summit and added that India desires to see the restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
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UN Watch's Neuer urges Geneva Summit to expel Russia, China, Pakistan from
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], April 6 (ANI): Hillel Neuer, Executive Director of United Nations Watch on Wednesday urged the 2022 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy to expel Russia, China, and Pakistan from United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over Ukraine invasion, human rights abu
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India contributes USD 150,000 to UN Democracy Fund
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New York [US], April 6 (ANI): India has contributed USD 150,000 to the United Nations Democracy Fund (UNDEF) for 2022, committed to supporting the Fund in complementing other UN efforts in strengthening democratic governance worldwide, Permanent Mission of India to the UN said in a press
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