India, July 12 -- SC nudge to EC boosts hopes for inclusive Bihar polls with Aadhaar, Voter ID and ration card as valid proofs

The democracy is a fragile political framework and needs to be safeguarded with fervour. As it is often said, 'democracy dies in darkness,' the challenges to democracy can come from different quarters, often from the constitutional institutions themselves. What was turning into a political battle in Bihar has now been interrupted by the intervention of the Supreme Court. This is how the Constitution had intended the Supreme Court to be - a saviour of democracy.

In a prelude to the 2025 Assembly elections in Bihar, the revision of electoral rolls by the Election Commission (EC) has triggered a major controversy, wi...