On the morning of Monday, March 16, in ten state assembly halls spread across India’s vast subcontinent, legislators will cast ballots that most people outside political circles will barely notice. …
Elections
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Canada Sets April 13 By-Elections in Three Ridings as Carney Government Faces Key Political Test
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readDespite ongoing speculation about the timing of federal elections, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday announced the dates for by-elections in three ridings to fill vacant seats in the …
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Nepal’s political landscape appears to be undergoing its most dramatic transformation in decades, as early results from the March 5 parliamentary elections point to a sweeping surge for the reformist …
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Nepal Votes After Revolt: Can the Ballot Deliver What the Streets Demanded?
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readNepal goes to the polls on March 5 under conditions that would test even a settled democracy: a snap election forced by bloodshed, a youth-heavy electorate impatient for change, and …
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Maine Governor Candidate Dr. Nirav Shah Unveils Plan to Cut Living Costs and Boost Family Affordability
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readDemocratic candidate for Maine governor Nirav Shah has released a policy proposal titled “Maine’s Affordable Future: A Bold Plan to Lower Costs and Strengthen Maine Families,” outlining what his campaign …
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Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns Against Use of Emergency Powers in 2026 Midterm Elections
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has raised concerns over recent reporting that individuals aligned with the Trump Administration are “circulating” a draft executive order that would urge President Trump …
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Interim Governance, Democratic Transition, and Bangladesh’s Global Standing: An Eighteen-Month Appraisal
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readThe past eighteen months have marked an unusual and politically sensitive chapter in Bangladesh’s democratic journey. The tenure of the interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Professor Dr. …
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Nepal approaches its March 5 election not just as a democratic event, but also as a significant milestone that underscores the country’s important role in regional and global conversations. This …