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He further stated that the Punjab government's inaction violates principles of transparency, accountability, and participatory democracy, adversely affecting governance and local development.

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Former Polish President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Wałęsa, calls for systemic changes to safeguard democracy and avoid the rise of populist leaders. Lech Wałęsa, former President of ...

despite growing opposition from pro-democracy and rights groups who see it as a threat to the country’s young democracy. Protesters tear down the fence at parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Thursday, ...

The House of Lords was thrown into “chaos” after democracy campaigners started chanting and throwing leaflets into the debating chamber. Stunned peers looked on as the protesters shouted ...