Does democracy fulfil these expectations?
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Posted by Asifa Naaz 4 years, 9 months ago
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Gaurav Seth 4 years, 9 months ago
- Democratic form of Government is a legitimate government as it is based on people's consent.It allows for participation of the people in the political process, it is people's own government thus it is legitimate.
- The country provides for smooth and legitimate transformation from one government to another by means of electoral competition. Elections are held after every five years allowing parties as the representative of people’s interest to compete for power and govern the country. India has a multi party system that has allowed various political parties to represent diverse interests and reach out to more and more people. India holds the record of having 15 successful general elections and is proceeding towards 16th Lok Sabha Elections in the year 2014.
- It is an accountable government which allows for proper deliberation in the decision making process and compels political leadership to be responsive to the needs of the people.Democratic form of governments are based on rule of law, it has proper set procedures. Government functions on the basis of rule of law and not as per whims and fancies of a ruler.The parliament for example, ensures that decision making is based on proper norms and procedures, as it provides that all the decisions and policies are thoroughly debated and discussed.
- Our democratic system has ensured adequate power sharing between the central, state and local government which has ensured participation of people right from the grass root level. For example, institutions of Panchayati Raj, 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment acts.
- Popular political movements by various sections of the Indian society have emerged as distinct entities and have revolutionized the society.These Civil Rights movements has made Indian democracy more accountable responsive and legitimate to the needs of the people popularizing the notion of good governance . For example, right to information, lok pal bill are the result of such movements.
- India is the fastest growing economies, though there exist a wide gap bewtten the rich and the poor but governemnt's intitiative in the form of poverty alleviation schemes, food security bill , NREGA are an effort to bring about grwoth and devlopemnt.
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