Posted 2/13/2024, 4:00:31 AM
Veteran Leaders Gather in Delhi to Formulate Proposals Defending Democracy
- Gathering of lawyers, journalists, policy experts in Delhi to discuss threats to democracy and civil liberties
- Speakers included Romila Thapar, Omar Abdullah, Sitaram Yechury - aimed to propose solutions against issues like unemployment and communalism
- Group formulated policy recommendations for political parties to fight "authoritarianism"
- Proposals called for reviews of recent legislations, repealing draconian laws, and strengthening institutions
- Lacked representation from youth - seen as a meeting of "old friends" from Delhi's elite