Can Bihar once againhelp strengthenIndian Democracy?

Khoj Bihar se, Jawab Loktantra ke

3Districts Consulted
12k+Citizen Voices
6Partner Universities
Lokvarta participants and speakers at a Bihar democracy dialogue
खोज बिहार से, जवाब लोकतंत्र के

Why Bihar?

From Vaishali's councils to Nalanda's courtyards, Bihar

Historic Ashokan pillar at Vaishali

Collective decision-making

Vaishali

Ancient university ruins representing Nalanda and Vikramshila

Learning through dialogue

Nalanda & Vikramshila

Historic scene from Champaran

Listening to lived experience

Champaran

Jayaprakash Narayan among citizens during the JP Movement

Participation & accountability

The JP Movement

What We Are Doing

Six ways the inquiry is being carried out

District Consultations

Open conversations across all of Bihar's districts, gathering firsthand experiences of democracy from panchayats to city wards.

3Districts
10+Sessions Held

Expert Dialogues

Structured discussions with scholars, historians and practitioners.

Youth & Campus Engagement

Workshops and debates building engaged young citizens.

Research & Documentation

Independent research and a public archive of findings.

Public Events

Town halls and gatherings open to anyone who wants to take part.

National Findings

A published report synthesising what was heard, for all.

Highlights

From the districts, campuses and halls

Upcoming Events

Take part in the next round of conversations

District Consultation: Darbhanga

Darbhanga11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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District Consultation: Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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District Consultation: Patna

Patna11:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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