Upcoming Two Events - 23rd and 24th May

[RFG India]

Dear All,

There are two very interesting events pertaining to politics and governance coming up in this week:

1) On Wednesday 23rd May, 2012 Research Foundation for Governance in India (RFGI) is hosting a Public Debate on 'Is a Strong Leader Better Than a Weak Democracy?' from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA), IIMA Road.  

60 years of Indian Parliament have been a mixed package of honour, shame, dignity, lies and deceit. Democracies only survive if the people fight for it and don't accept the wrongs of their leaders. Is a weak democracy the road to dictatorship?  And then again, the question remains whether a leader who takes decisions disregarding the wishes of people for better governance is good for the country or is it better to have an equitable democracy where consensus is sometimes too difficult to achieve?

Let’s come together and debate as to what form of governance is desirable in the interest of the people? Please find the attached poster for more information.

All are invited and the debate is free to attend. For more details, please call +91 97235 16282. Please RSVP on:  https://www.facebook.com/events/295820420506746/ 


2) On Thursday, 24th May 2012, American Corner and the Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) are organising a talk on 'US Elections: Ethics and Transparency' by Dr. Allan Lichtman of American University at 6:30 PM at AMA.

Allan J. Lichtman is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at American University in Washington, D.C. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1973. He has written six books on issues including American History and Election Systems. He has been a Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the California Institute of Technology. His areas of expertise include election prediction; presidential and congressional campaigns; voting behavior; public opinion and party conventions amongst others.

Please find attached invitation of the event for your information.

 

We cordially invite you to both of these events. We look forward to having you with us.

With Regards,

Team RFGI


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Research Foundation for Governance in India
www.rfgindia.org