Organizer: Departments of Political Science, History, Economics and English, CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, CHENGANNUR, Affiliated to the University of Kerala in association with Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala
About the Seminar
- When: 17 November 2023
- Call for Papers
- No TA/DA will be provided for the participants
- Local hospitality will be provided
- Selected papers will be published as a book or in journal of the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs. Government of Kerala.
True understanding of the meaning of democracy by everybody, while a necessity, has become increasingly complex, as there is a growing tendency towards authoritarianism in all walks of life especially among politicians, institutions and countries. Even as stakeholders speak and ‘practice’ democracy, they use democratic means to derail democracy. Everyday reports of politics, institutions, industry and workforce point towards a trend that masks authoritarianism with ‘democratic’ points. What appears like democracy may be authoritarianism in different colours. This creates discontent among truly democratic spirited individuals and communities. Masked authoritarianism is often difficult to recognise in the first instance.
In this regard, a new debate on the basic structure of the constitution has begun. It is exigent to protect and defend the constitution in the true spirit to ensure the continuation of democracy in India. The judiciary and media can play a great role in saving and strengthening Indian democracy and preventing it from slipping into authoritarianism. The judiciary and media face many challenges in this scenario. The proposed seminar will delve into the current references and implications of these issues.
Themes
- Indian Democracy in transition Role of Judiciary in protecting democracy
- Democracy in theory and practice Role of Media in protecting Democracy
Call for Papers
Interested participants are requested to send their abstracts to bijuthomasccc@gmail.com on or before 10-11-23. APA 7th edition style of referencing has to be followed in the paper.
Convenor: Dr. Biju Thomas (Dept. of Political Science) Contact No. 9846091260
Coordinators: Dr. Koshy Mathai (HoD, History)
Prof. Shalini Rachel Varghese (Dept. of English)
Prof. Linchu Elizabeth Samuel (Dept. of Economics)