Recent Judicial Directives and High-Profile Resignations Expose the Fragility of Democracy and Its Institutions Ahead of the 2024 General Elections

The infiltration of criminals into politics has become a growing concern, raising serious questions about the integrity of democratic processes. The criminalisation of politics, with candidates charged with heinous offences holding positions of power, has cast a shadow on governance, accountability, and the people's trust, writes Diksha Puri.