In contemporary times, voter awareness has increased, and information circulates more rapidly, intensifying electoral competition. A review of the literature reveals that much of the existing research has explored “party identification” or “the impact of traditional media on electoral campaigns”, with scant attention given to the candidates’ personal images. However, as times change, the influence...
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India, long celebrated as the world’s largest and most vibrant democracy, is witnessing a troubling erosion of its democratic foundations under the rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This paper critically examines the extent to which the BJP has engaged in institutional instrumentalization—strategically leveraging state institutions to consolidate power and undermine core democratic norms...
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This paper investigates the reform movement of public service quotas in Bangladesh, emphasizing the effects of grassroots corruption within an authoritarian system and the resulting challenges to national governance. The research indicates that corruption among local officials undermines public resource allocation, exacerbates social inequality, and widens the wealth gap. Additionally, it significantly hampers policy implementation,...
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This article examines neoliberalism’s impact on Türkiye’s public and private spheres. Neoliberalism emphasized free markets, deregulation, privatization and reduced state intervention, profoundly influencing Türkiye’s economic, political and social landscape. In the public sphere, neoliberal policies led to restructuring and downsizing government, adopting market approaches to services. This eroded welfare, increased inequality, and diminished the state’s...
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