Question

write an essay on 'democracy and poverty with examples from India.

Answer 1

Modern democracy is in fact capitalistic-it is a government by the rich.Electioneering is carried out with money.Rich people even purchase votes of the poor . It cares a fig for the poor .The rich control the media and use it for their own benefit.They contribute liberally to political parties who look after their interests .Influences of the rich over politics is clearly visible in countries like U.S.A,England,and India . In India only rich can contest the election votes of the poor are brought and sold .Poor cannot fight election and get elected .As a result,their interests like getting job health services and education remain unfulfilled.Policies are formed by the government which favour the rich and safeguard their interest.