“All political theories concerning tyranny agree that it belongs strictly among the egalitarian forms of government; the tyrant is the ruler who rules as one against all, and the “all” he oppresses are all equal, namely equally powerless.” — Hannah Arendt
Dear Reader,
The recent controversy surrounding the disqualification of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi offers telling lessons for all students of politics. The most important of which is this: the disqualification issue is not about Rahul, it’s about democracy.
Why is the present moment in one sense more dangerous than 1975?
What is the “third wave of autocratisation” happening across the world?
How can democracy be destroyed by using a legal facade?
Has the past decade seen a slow-burn erosion of democracy?
These are the questions Nissim Mannathukkaren answers in his powerful essay in this fortnight’s issue of Frontline. Read it to understand how democracy can work and how it can be derailed. Democratically.
Here’s wishing you a meaningful read and a great week,
Team Frontline
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