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Is "Presidential Debate" variant possible in India?

During presidential elections in the United States, it has become customary for the main candidates to engage in a debate. The topics discussed in the debate are often the most controversial issues of the time, and arguably elections have been nearly decided by these debates. Candidate debates are not constitutionally mandated.

Like this any variant is possible in India?
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  • edited September 2016
    I think it is not likely in India because in India the emphasis is on the parties, not the individual.
  • It is entirely possible..! But, I don't know whether candidates would have the balls to come on the stage..! The one characteristic that pervades almost all our politicians has been "Hypocrisy".

    Public Debate will not be congenial for the hypocrites to survive the onslaught..!

    And No, our Paliamentary form of Govt that emphasis on Party system will not be a hindrance to such debates...! Even, election campaigns are oriented towards "personification" of Party Leadership. Congress struggled in this aspect in 2014 while BJP had an advantage called "Modism".

    Hoping for such debate in next LS election..! I think Kejriwal ji called for such a debate in Delhi election..!

  • It is entirely possible..! But, I don't know whether candidates would have the balls to come on the stage..! The one characteristic that pervades almost all our politicians has been "Hypocrisy".

    Public Debate will not be congenial for the hypocrites to survive the onslaught..!

    And No, our Paliamentary form of Govt that emphasis on Party system will not be a hindrance to such debates...! Even, election campaigns are oriented towards "personification" of Party Leadership. Congress struggled in this aspect in 2014 while BJP had an advantage called "Modism".

    Hoping for such debate in next LS election..! I think Kejriwal ji called for such a debate in Delhi election..!

    :D
    One problem: In India, all party does not disclose the Prime Ministerial candidate in advance.

  • Not only is this possible, India is heading towards it. In the next 3-4 elections this practice will creep in. The only thing that can delay it will be the return of post-poll coalitions.

    But it will be a 'huge' waste of public money.
  • After watching yesterday's debate. I felt america is moving towards Indian news debate aka shouting and name calling style .
  • After watching yesterday's debate. I felt america is moving towards Indian news debate aka shouting and name calling style .
    It's the other way around. And there is a reason for that. Check who owns most Indian private news channels and compare it with USA media corporations.
  • After watching yesterday's debate. I felt america is moving towards Indian news debate aka shouting and name calling style .
    It's the other way around. And there is a reason for that. Check who owns most Indian private news channels and compare it with USA media corporations.
    Yh I know its fox news style. Which others like times now have adopted.
    But the presidential debate has become Indian style. It used to be about policies, yesterday it was just accusations and ridicule.
  • Whoever wins America will still be ruled by them lobbies...
  • After watching yesterday's debate. I felt america is moving towards Indian news debate aka shouting and name calling style .
    It's the other way around. And there is a reason for that. Check who owns most Indian private news channels and compare it with USA media corporations.
    Yh I know its fox news style. Which others like times now have adopted.
    But the presidential debate has become Indian style. It used to be about policies, yesterday it was just accusations and ridicule.
    True. But what can you expect from a 'hot gas balloon' and Rabi Devi of the west. Apparently both Trump and Clinton are fighting against the only person they have the calibre to defeat.
  • edited September 2016
    After watching yesterday's debate. I felt america is moving towards Indian news debate aka shouting and name calling style .
    It's the other way around. And there is a reason for that. Check who owns most Indian private news channels and compare it with USA media corporations.
    Yh I know its fox news style. Which others like times now have adopted.
    But the presidential debate has become Indian style. It used to be about policies, yesterday it was just accusations and ridicule.
    True. But what can you expect from a 'hot gas balloon' and Rabi Devi of the west. Apparently both Trump and Clinton are fighting against the only person they have the calibre to defeat.
    Rabdi devi of west :lol: :lol:
    Well put
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