Promises & Reality 2019-2023
Report Release
Promises and Reality 2019-2023: Citizen Review of 4+ years of NDA II Government was released on November 27, 2023, at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The report release was accompanied by a panel discussion on the status of democracy, development, marginalized communities, and governance moderated by Prof. Nandita Narain with Ingrid Srinath, Dr. Dipa Sinha, Dr. Tanweer Fazal, and Avinash Kumar as speakers. The keynote address was delivered by Hon'ble Justice Madan Bhimarao Lokur.
The contributors of this report include over 25 members of the civil society, including organisations, rights-based campaigns and coalitions, academics, and individuals – all renowned experts in their own fields. This report would truly not be possible to bring out, if not for the time and resources they provided for this entirely voluntary process.
The structure of this report is rooted in the aspiration to build upon WNTA's abiding focus on economic and social rights, while also expanding to review the status of civil rights - such as freedom of expression, freedom of life, and freedom of liberty - in the face of the shrinking civic space and the nature of challenges across sectors and communities. In that spirit, the report this year is structured around four broad themes looking at the status of democracy, development, governance, and marginalised communities.
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Media Coverage
A report by a group of academics and civil society organisations says hurried passage of Bills without debate and the growing presence of elected representatives with criminal records are matters of concern; draws attention to the top 1% accounting for 22% of national income
The Hindu
The 'Wada Na Todo’ governance review report is a compilation analysing the performance of state and central governments and their implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, to be published on November 27.
The Indian Express
Justice Madan Lokur also raised concerns over issues such as the alleged heavy-handed use of the sedition law, the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and the National Security Act.
The Print
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Justice Madan Lokur said there have been many cases where people’s houses have been demolished without giving notice to them.
NewsClick
Wada Na Todo Abhiyan, a campaign of 3000+ Civil Society Organisations to promote governance accountability and highlight the needs and voices of marginalised communities, on Monday released a report reviewing the governance of second NDA government from 2019- 2023.
Maktoob Media
In the run-up to the crucial Lok Sabha elections in 2024, a report card of the government’s performance in the past five years shows many gaps.
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