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Big tech and the BJP vs Indian democracy

In the world’s most populous country, democracy hangs by a thread. Facebook, Whatsapp and Twitter/X accelerate this phenomenon by...

Political Prisoners and state “lawfare” in India

For interviews with families and expert briefings, contact press@friends-of-democracy.net In his June 2023 White House visit, Indian PM...

Job Opportunity: Head of Digital

Full time salary: £40,000 One-year contract. Who We Are The [Friends of Indian Democracy (working title)] is a newly established movement...

Job Opportunity - National Coordinator, Friends of Indian Democracy UK

Part-time or full-time Salary: £50,000 p.a pro rata Who We Are The Friends of Indian Democracy (working title) is a newly established...

India spent $61.2 billion on Russian fossil fuels since the start of the Ukraine war

India spent more on Russian fossil fuels since Ukraine invasion than US, UK, Germany and France have given in military aid, new analysis...

Protect Indian Democracy: French Leaders Write

Dear Mr President, 14th July is a sacred day. France celebrates the freedom and human rights principles that lie at the heart of our...

4 in 5 Indians are concerned about their democracy

A large majority of Indians are concerned about their democracy, a new YouGov poll shows ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to the...

What's Happening in India? A Briefing on Democratic Backsliding

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political popularity has come at the cost of democratic freedoms. Amnesty International, Hindus for...