Hyderabad: In a politically volatile South Asia, the sudden collapse of elected governments in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal has raised unsettling questions about the durability of democratic institutions in the region. From mass street mobilisations and institutional paralysis to executive overreach and erosion of public trust, these upheavals point to a deeper crisis confronting contemporary democracies. For India—the world’s largest democratic republic—these developments are not distant events but warning signals that demand urgent and informed scrutiny.
Against this backdrop, Social Cause, a city based not for profit organisation is organising a seminar titled “Overthrow of Governments in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal – Lessons for Democratic Republic of India” on 25 January 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, at T-Hive, E-Galleria Mall, Madhapur, Hyderabad, to critically examine the forces behind these political breakdowns and assess the lessons they hold for safeguarding India’s constitutional and democratic framework.
The seminar will feature eminent speakers Dr Sanjay Pulipaka, Chairperson, Politeia Research Foundation (PRF); Sri R. Radhakrishnan, Officer on Special Duty to the Chairman, Telangana Council of Higher Education; and Dr Ramesh Kanneganti, Director, Centre for Human Security Studies (CHSS).
The session will be chaired by Sri Ch. V. Sai Prasad, former Director (Indirect Taxes & Central Expenditure Audit), CAG Office, Hyderabad.
The seminar seeks to analyse recent political upheavals in South Asian countries and draw lessons relevant to the functioning, resilience, and institutional integrity of India’s democracy. Discussions will focus on constitutional processes, democratic accountability, and the emerging challenges faced by democratic republics in the region.
According to the organisers, the seminar aims to foster informed public discourse on democratic governance and regional political developments. Scholars, students, civil society members, and concerned citizens are encouraged to participate.
