India is often considered the world's largest democracy. Elections in the country started with the 1951–52 Indian general election. India was among the first post-colonial nations to adopt universal adult franchise, granting all adult citizens equal voting rights.
In recent years, under the premiership of Narendra Modi, India has experienced significant democratic backsliding. The Economist Democracy Index classifies India as a flawed democracy.[1] The Freedom House classifies India as partly free.[2]
- ^ Dutta, Anisha (22 June 2023). "India secretly works to preserve reputation on global Democracy Index". The Guardian.
- ^ "India is now only 'partly free' under Modi, says report". BBC. 3 March 2021.
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