EVM Concerns Threaten Transparent Voting Rights

Voters examining Electronic Voting Machine and VVPAT system during public demonstration on election transparency in India
The Regional Passport Office building in New Delhi. Photo: RMN News Service.

Passport: Protecting Fundamental Right to Travel

Arbitrary police passport checks systematically compromise Article 21 rights across India. Extortionate verification practices and non-statutory document demands require an urgent transition to automated digital systems protecting citizen personal liberty.

Everyday Indian citizens walking through a bustling local market, representing civic life and the public impact of governance policies evaluated by the RMN Democracy Monitor.

India Classified as Managed Democracy in 2026

The RMN Democracy Monitor’s September 2026 report classifies India as a ‘Managed Democracy’ with a 3 out of 10 score, highlighting severe institutional, economic, and press freedom challenges.