India's Democracy Under Pressure as Modi's Government Targets Opponents and Journalists

Ahead of the 2024 elections, the Modi administration intensifies its control over political dissent and media, raising concerns about the erosion of democratic norms.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government accused of using strong-arm tactics against political opponents and journalists as national elections approach.
• Allegations of corruption and intimidation tactics include jailing opposition members and freezing party accounts, with few legal convictions.
• Civil liberties, including freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, are increasingly restricted, with reports of violence against minorities escalating.
• The independence of India's judiciary and electoral bodies is questioned as the government allegedly manipulates these institutions to maintain power.
• International observers and human rights advocates express alarm over the potential long-term damage to India's democratic framework.

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