Indian democracy is under enormous strain. Democratic norms and long-standing institutional foundations are facing a slew of challenges. As India enters a pandemic-ridden 2021, how seriously are its democratic traditions and politics threatened and what are countervailing forces?

The Sigur Center for Asian Studies proudly hosts Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Former Vice-Chancellor of Ashoka University; former President of Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi; and a leading scholar and commentator on Indian politics, for the first virtual edition of our Sigur Center Lecture Series. Mehta will share his commentary and then turn to a conversation with the moderator, Deepa Ollapally, Associate Director of the Sigur Center, before turning to audience Q&A.

Registration closes at 10:00am EST on January 13. This event is on the record, open to the public, and will be recorded. Media inquiries must be sent to gwmedia@gwu.edu in advance. If you need specific accommodations, please contact gsigur@gwu.edu with at least 3 business days’ notice.

This event is free, open to the public, and will be recorded.