Question

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In 2004 a report published in USA pointed to the increasing
inequalities in that country. Inequalities in income reflected in the
participation of people in democracy. It also shaped their abilities to
influence the decisions taken by the government. The report
highlighted that:
If an average Black family earns $ 100 then the income of average
White family is $ 162. A White family has twelve times more wealth
than the average Black family.
In a President's election 'nearly 9 out of 10 individuals in families
with income over $ 75,000 have voted. These people are the top
20% of the population in terms of their income. On the other hand
only 5 people out of 10 from families with income less than $
15,000 have voted. They are the bottom 20% of the population in
terms of their income.
• About 95% contribution to the political parties comes from the
rich. This gives them opportunity to express their opinions and
concerns, which is not available to most citizens.
As poor sections participate less in politics, the government does
not listen to their concerns - coming out of poverty, getting job,
education, health care and housing for them. Politicians hear most
regularly about the concerns of business persons and the rich.
Write an essay on 'Democracy and Poverty' using the information
given in this report but using examples from India.​

Answer 1

Answer:

'Democracy and Poverty' no doubt in india democracy the ultimate power is vested with the masses. But majority of people in India are poor.

People of depressed classes and tribal areas have been exploited for centuries by the well to do the sections of the society. Effluent people keep on acquiring more and more wealth and property while the poor continue to get poorer.

Poverty is the root cause of various evils. For citizens cannot develop physically and mentally as they cannot get even a square meal per day. A poor person remain worried about earning his livelihood and has no time to even think about the elections.