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Opponites (caption/column heading)
A short Indian Express opinion column on opposing viewpoints and democratic debate.
SP
Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 19 Jul 2026 · 1 min
What happened
For UPSC preparation, the useful takeaway is the broader democratic principle: opposition is not merely a political inconvenience. Opposition parties, critics, and dissenting voices can improve scrutiny, expose policy weaknesses, and widen public debate.
The UPSC angle
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Opposition, dissent, and democratic accountability
UPSC can frame the issue as the role of opposition in democratic accountability, the quality of deliberation in Parliament and public policy, and the balance between government legitimacy and constructive criticism.
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