Describe the necessary conditions for the success of democracy.
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For the success of democracy, what circumstances should necessarily be there ? Explain.
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INTRODUCTION
All of us use the word ‘democracy’ on different occasions. Knowingly or unknowingly we also experience and practice democracy in our life. For example, we participate in Panchayat, Assembly and Parliamentary elections and cast our votes; some of us participate in political campaigns; take part in discussions related to public transactions; raise voices against corrupt officials; some of us approach the court for justice if denied by Government offices; Most of us also have heard about different communities like Dalits and Tribal groups coming out on the streets demanding political rights for them. We have also heard about strikes and other measures of agitation adopted by government employees. Everyday in the news papers and also on television channels we find a lot of criticism against the government. We have also seen many a political leader coming to the people asking for votes on the eve of elections. But, all these activities are not possible in all countries. For example, in countries like Myanmar which is currently under the rule of military leaders, people are not allowed to publicly express their views against the government. Why is it so? Why is it that in some countries people enjoy such freedom and not in some other countries? It is for the simple reason that some countries are democratic and some are not. As citizens of India, we enjoy various rights and freedoms like freedom of speech, equality in the matter of job, etc. This is possible because we are living in a democratic state with a democratic government. Democracy is a form of government which runs as per the consent of the people. Most modern political thinkers consider democracy to be a superior form of government. In this unit we shall discuss democracy as a form of government and examine its various aspects.