By Arun PS and Sushmita Patel When the Government of India institutionalised the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP) in 2014, it was heralded as a watershed moment for Indian democracy. The policy promised a shift from a top-down, opaque legislative process to a vibrant, participatory model where civil society, stakeholders, and ordinary citizens would contribute to […]
The Death of Deliberation: Why India’s Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy is Failing Democracy
By Arun PS and Sushmita Patel When the Government of India institutionalised the Pre-Legislative Consultation Policy (PLCP) in 2014, it was hailed as a watershed moment for Indian democracy. The policy was designed to bridge the gap between the state and its citizens, transforming India from a purely representative democracy into a vibrant, deliberative one. […]