The Polity

A Grand Festival of Democracy – Elections in India, since 1951

According to its constitution, India is a parliamentary nation, with the union government and the states sharing authority. The world’s largest democracy is found in India. The President of India serves as both the nation’s ceremonial head of state and the ultimate commander-in-chief of all Indian armed forces. The head of the party or political […]

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The Incredible Constitution of India

The Indian Constitution is the country’s highest law. The document outlines the framework that delineates the core political code, as well as the fundamental rights, guiding principles, and responsibilities of citizens. It also spells out the organisation, methods, powers, and duties of governmental institutions. It is the world’s longest-written national constitution. It confers constitutional supremacy

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‘Sengol’, An Eminent (Powerful) Sceptre

In the newly built Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed a historic sceptre known as “Sengol” next to the Lok Sabha Speaker’s chair. The “sengol” in Parliament will stand for the Rule of Dharma (law). With this sacred sceptre and state-of-the-art technology, the new Parliament will serve as a testament to the Prime Minister’s

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