Democracy Distance Difference and Disrespect, 14 August 2021
Scope and Contents
The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.
Dates
- Publication: 14 August 2021
Creator
- Upendra Baxi (Author, Person)
- Sharunya (Archives Intern, Person)
- Meghashree Dev (Processing Archivist, Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 250 Megabytes
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Published in The Leaflet, this essay laments the decline of civility in modern democracy. Baxi explores the growing "distance" between the ruling elite and the citizens, and the "disrespect" shown toward dissenting voices. He argues that democracy is not merely about winning elections but about respecting "difference" and fostering a "culture of listening." When dissent is branded as disloyalty, the democratic fabric tears. Baxi calls for a return to "constitutional morality," where political opponents are seen as essential partners in the democratic project, rather than enemies to be annihilated or silenced through state power. In The Leaflet
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the NLS Law and Society Archives Repository