Systematic removal of millions from electoral rolls followed by welfare benefit denial represents authoritarian governance using administrative mechanisms to punish and control vulnerable populations based on political criteria.
Controversial revision of electoral rolls removed millions. Now, the BJP says they are not eligible for government aid.
Documents state persecution and imprisonment of activist for pro-democracy protest participation, demonstrating authoritarian suppression… [more]
Documents erosion of democratic institutions and questioning of election legitimacy in a major democracy, indicating authoritarian… [more]
Pakistani authorities using physical infrastructure as a tool to suppress opposition protests and restrict democratic participation… [more]