Question

why is equality considered to be the core oof democracy?

Answer 1

Because it prevents the discrimination of any person on the basis of caste, creed,gender,race,sex etc. It gives any Person equal rights to be a citizen of his nation
It also ensures that everyone is equal before the law. It promotes dignity and self-respect to a citizen.

Answer 2

It stops discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, gender, place of birth, etc.

It ensures everyone that everyone will be treated equally and all the citizens has equal rights and also equality before law.

If a person has equal rights then only he or she will be able to give their suggestions and advices in the welfare of the nation.

Eg. Either an ordinary citizen of the PM, both has to go for a same process in courts.