Question

Explain four factors that sustain democracy in India​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Elections should be held regularly.

2. There should be more than two and three strong major parties in the elections.

3. Election should be held in free and congenial atmosphere. Role of money should not be there in the elections.

Social Factors: Everyone should have equal access to the resources of the society. There should not be any discrimination on the basis of caste, race, gender, religion or linguistic. In such a set up, no religion or community is given any preference.

Economic Factors: Economic democracy means that every member enjoys more or less equal economic status. There should not be large gaps between the rich and the poor. A society should not have a small very rich class and a large poor class.

Participation of the citizens: The success of the democracy depends on the moral soundness of the citizens. They should not focus only on their personal interests but take actions for the collective good. They should place national interests above the personal interests.

Answer 2

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India has been a democracy since it won independence in 1947. Sixty three years have not shaken the roots of democracy in our country.

•  First of all, India has given equal rights and freedom to every citizen. Fundamental rights are given by the Constitution to all the people.

• There is universal adult franchise which gives every citizen a right to vote in elections. This has made the political parties to reach out to millions of people located in urban, rural or slum areas.

• The citizens are also now aware of the power they have to change governments and disapprove their policies.

• Government has taken measures to protect the weaker section of society. They are given reservation of seats in the Parliament, State Assemblies and local bodies. Seats are reserve for women in the Panchyati Raj institutions.

• There is full freedom of thought, speech and writing and people can form and express their opinions without fear.

• There is Freedom of Press. The press can shape public opinion by giving unbiased news about issues facing the country.

• India has a federal system where power is shared both horizontally and vertically. People have a say in decision-making right from the village panchayat to the top. All these factors have kept India a united democracy.