Shrinking space of opposition parties in India after 2014.
Introduction: India is the world's largest democracy, with a population of more than 1.3 billion people. However, in recent years, there has been growing concern about the shrinking space of opposition parties in India after the 2014 general elections. This essay aims to discuss the reasons behind the shrinking space of opposition parties in India and the impact it has on Indian democracy. Shrinking Space of Opposition Parties in India: In recent years, there has been a growing concern about the shrinking space of opposition parties in India. The term 'shrinking space' refers to the increasing difficulty that opposition parties face in challenging the rulingparty. There are several factors contributing to this phenomenon. Firstly, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won a clear majority in the 2014 general elections, has been accused of using state machinery to suppress opposition parties. For example, there have been several instances where opposition leaders...