Tuesday, May 20, 2014

India's sham democracy...

India is like America. Democracy is fantasy. Two major parties dominate.

In India most often. Others compete. At most, some become junior coalition partners.

Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) governance control things. They take turns. They're largely two sides of the same coin.

Indian elections ran in nine phases. From April 7 to May 12. The longest election in Indian history. Over 800 million were eligible to vote.

Over 8,000 candidates competed. They did so for India's Lok Sabha. It's House of the People. Its lower house. Parliamentarians represent 543 constituencies.

 Turnout exceeded 66%. Highest ever for general elections. On May 16, results were announced. Full story...

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