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Price of Democracy: Cricket

Indian Premier League

Democracy is not free. The Indian Premier League is set to begin in weeks, but the cricket matches will not be played in India. The tournament, scheduled during the height of upcoming national elections, will be moved out of the country due to security concerns. The world’s most populous democracy remains on high alert for potential terrorist attacks and the Indian government could not guarantee adequate security forces when voting is underway.

At least the matches, cheerleaders and celebrities will still be available on primetime television. More on India’s general election in the coming weeks…

Photo from the Indian Premier League.

 

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David Kampf

David Kampf is a writer and researcher based in Washington, DC. He is also a columnist for Asia Chronicle. He analyzes international politics, foreign policy and economic development, and his pieces have appeared in various publications, including China Rights Forum, African Security Review and World Politics Review. Recently, he directed communications for the U.S. Agency for International Development and President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in Rwanda. Prior to living in East Africa, he worked in China and studied in Brazil, India and South Africa.

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