New Delhi, June 25 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday expressed hopelessness over the current state of India's democratic framework, alleging that the nation is experiencing conditions akin to an undeclared emergency.

Speaking to ANI, Bhardwaj emphasised that the preservation of democracy is inextricably linked to the autonomy and integrity of the country's foundational institutions on the occasion of 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.

Bhardwaj asserted that key bodies, including the Election Commission, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the Income Tax Department, are facing unprecedented pressure. He also highlighted the erosion of transparency mechanisms like the ...