When India emerged from its darkest democratic hour—the Emergency period of 1975–1977—a new political force was born. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), seeking to restore national pride and democratic ideals, adopted the lotus, India’s national flower, as its symbol. The lotus, revered across cultural and religious traditions, symbolizes purity and resilience. “The lotus blooms in … Continue reading The Jaguar! National Symbols, Free Expression, & Electoral Justice in Guyana