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New Delhi (IANS): India slipped 10 places to 51st position on the 2019 Democracy Index’s global ranking, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), which cited “erosion of civil liberties” in the country as the primary cause for the downtrend. India’s overall score fell from 7.23 in 2018 to 6.90 on the Index that provides a snapshot of the current state of democracy worldwide for 165 independent states and two territories. On India, the report said, the country dropped ten places on the Democracy Index’s global ranking to 51st. The primary cause of
the democratic regression was an erosion of civil liberties in the country. The index is based on five categories—electoral process and pluralism; the functioning of government; political participation; political culture; and civil liberties. Based on their total score, the countries are classified as one of four types of regime: “full democracy” (scores greater than 8); flawed democracy — scores greater than 6 and less than or equal to 8; hybrid regime — scores greater than 4 and less than or equal to 6; authoritarian regime —
scores less than or equal to 4”. India was included in the “flawed democracy” category. Meanwhile, China’s score fell to 2.26 on the 2019 index, and the country is now ranked 153rd, close to the bottom of the global rankings. “Over the past year discrimination against minorities, especially in the north-western region of Xinjiang, has intensified. Digital surveillance of the population continued apace in 2019, representing a further constraint on individual freedoms,” the report said. Among other emerging economies, Brazil was ranked 52nd
with a score of 6.86, Russia stood at 134th with a score of 3.11. Meanwhile, Pakistan was ranked 108th on the overall list with a score of 4.25, while Sri Lanka was at 69th place with a score of 6.27, Bangladesh (at 80th with 5.88 score). The overall list was topped by Norway, followed by Iceland and Sweden. Other countries in the top 10 include New Zealand at the fourth place, Finland (5th), Ireland (6th), Denmark (7th), Canada (8th), Australia (9th) and Switzerland (10th). North Korea was at the bottom of the global ranking at 167th place.
Chandigarh (IANS): ‘Kirat Karo’, ‘Naam Japo’ and ‘Vand Chhako’ is the theme of Punjab’s tableau at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 26, an official said on Wednesday. “The tableau of the state is dedicated to the ideology of Guru Nanak Dev to mark the year-long celebrations of the 550th Prakash Purb of the founder of Sikhism’, an official spokesperson said here. The spokesperson said the state has made an endeavour to showcase the basic philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, which has an even stronger relevance in contemporary times, in terms of his message of ‘Kirat Karo’ (earn livelihood by honest means), ‘Naam Japo’ (constant chanting
of the name of God) and ‘Vand Chhako’ (share the fruits of labour). He said the tableau gives a serene aura of the all-pervasive teachings of Guru Nanak Dev.
The tractor portion starts with a larger than life hand depicting the concept of ‘Oneness of God’. The trailer portion comprises three principles namely ‘Kirat
Karo’, ‘Naam Japo’, ‘Vand Chhako’, which form the cornerstone of Sikhism. The end of the trailer depicts a Gurdwara.
Punjab’s tableau to showcase Guru Nanak’s philosophy
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