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India’s role in de-democratisation: Kavita Krishnan on global gallery of rogues

Kavita Krishnan explores the deeply problematic erosion of human rights and weakening of democratic processes by authoritarian governments worldwide.

Published Oct 12, 2026 | 12:24 PM ⚊ Updated Oct 12, 2026 | 12:24 PM

In her new book, De-democratisation — The Global Story, Indian author, feminist activist Kavita Krishnan explores the deeply problematic erosion of human rights and weakening of democratic processes by authoritarian governments worldwide. In conversation with South First’s Editor Anusha Ravi Sood, she speaks about India’s role in global de-democratisation and why unconventional friendships and mutual inspiration between “gallery of rogues” is changing dynamics of global order where the big loser is human rights.

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