essay on challenges to indian democracy
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India is the largest democracy in the world with a parliamentary system of Government, which for all intents and purposes, is the best means for the expression of the popular will. Our democratic system of governance is run by the representatives of the people, elected periodically. Indian democracy is based on universal adult franchise and a healthy and competitive party-system. These parties play a significant role in the elections and in the smooth functioning of the democracy. These political parties are the very life-blood of Indian democracy.
Liberty, equality, justice and fraternity are the very cornerstones of democracy. They are not available under dictatorship and utilitarian forms of government. The Constitution guarantees all the Indian citizens these basic freedoms and rights in the form of six broad categories of Fundamental Rights. There is free, independent and separate judiciary to see that these rights are not violated and tampered with. All are equal before law, right from the Prime Minister to a peon. This is the very sprit and essence of our democracy.
Democracy is the best form of government so far found but it is not without its defects and criticism. Communalism, casteism, regionalism, insurgency, terrorism and illiteracy, etc. are some of the basic problems and challenges being faced by our democracy. Ours is a secular country. Secularism means freedom to profess, practise and propagate one’s religion without interfering with that of others. There cannot be any discrimination on the basis of one’s faith and religion either. There is no state religion and all religions and sects are equal before the law. But at times, communal and fundamentalist forces raise their ugly heads and cause considerable strain and threat to the spirit of democracy. In our country, there are very many political parties, some of which are communal, regional or limited to a particular class of people. During elections, narrow caster considerations are aroused and exploited by unscrupulous politicians. Thus, the behaviour of a large number of electors is largely influenced by such dirty propaganda. Communal feelings and considerations play an important role in the selection of candidates in various constituencies. The leaders themselves fan communal feelings in constituencies where such a step materially brightens their election prospects. Regionalism is another major factor in deciding the fate of candidates in the elections. The politicians are fully aware of these weaknesses of the people and take maximum advantage of them as the circumstances demand. The recent spate of communal unrests in Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh has time and again put our democracy in jeopardy. Therefore, we have to be very vigilant and circumspective about it. Democracy has been successful in India because we are a tolerant people and have proper regard for the others point of view..
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Liberty, equality, justice and fraternity are the very cornerstones of democracy. They are not available under dictatorship and utilitarian forms of government. The Constitution guarantees all the Indian citizens these basic freedoms and rights in the form of six broad categories of Fundamental Rights. There is free, independent and separate judiciary to see that these rights are not violated and tampered with. All are equal before law, right from the Prime Minister to a peon. This is the very sprit and essence of our democracy.
Democracy is the best form of government so far found but it is not without its defects and criticism. Communalism, casteism, regionalism, insurgency, terrorism and illiteracy, etc. are some of the basic problems and challenges being faced by our democracy. Ours is a secular country. Secularism means freedom to profess, practise and propagate one’s religion without interfering with that of others. There cannot be any discrimination on the basis of one’s faith and religion either. There is no state religion and all religions and sects are equal before the law. But at times, communal and fundamentalist forces raise their ugly heads and cause considerable strain and threat to the spirit of democracy. In our country, there are very many political parties, some of which are communal, regional or limited to a particular class of people. During elections, narrow caster considerations are aroused and exploited by unscrupulous politicians. Thus, the behaviour of a large number of electors is largely influenced by such dirty propaganda. Communal feelings and considerations play an important role in the selection of candidates in various constituencies. The leaders themselves fan communal feelings in constituencies where such a step materially brightens their election prospects. Regionalism is another major factor in deciding the fate of candidates in the elections. The politicians are fully aware of these weaknesses of the people and take maximum advantage of them as the circumstances demand. The recent spate of communal unrests in Assam, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh has time and again put our democracy in jeopardy. Therefore, we have to be very vigilant and circumspective about it. Democracy has been successful in India because we are a tolerant people and have proper regard for the others point of view..
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