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Does democracy fulfil these expectations? |
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Answer» no \t\xa0Democratic form of Government is a legitimate government as it is based on people\'s consent.It allows for participation of the people in the political process, it is people\'s own government thus it is legitimate.\xa0\tThe country provides for smooth and legitimate transformation from one government to another by means of electoral competition. Elections are held after every five years allowing parties as the representative of people’s interest to compete for power and govern the country. India has a multi party system that has allowed various political parties to represent diverse interests and reach out to more and more people. India holds the record of having 15 successful general elections and is proceeding towards\xa016th\xa0Lok\xa0Sabha\xa0Elections in the year 2014.\t\xa0It\xa0is an accountable government which allows for proper deliberation in the decision making process and compels political leadership to be responsive to the needs of the people.Democratic form of governments are based on rule of law, it has proper set procedures. Government functions on the basis of rule of law and not as per whims and fancies of a ruler.The parliament for example, ensures that decision making is based on proper norms and procedures, as it provides that all the decisions and policies are thoroughly debated and discussed.\t\xa0\tOur democratic system has ensured adequate power sharing\xa0between the central, state and local government which has ensured participation of people right from the grass root level. For example, institutions of\xa0Panchayati\xa0Raj,\xa073rd\xa0and\xa074th\xa0constitutional amendment acts.\t\xa0\tPopular political movements by various sections of the Indian society have emerged as distinct entities and have\xa0revolutionized\xa0the society.These Civil Rights movements has made Indian democracy more accountable responsive and legitimate to the needs of the people\xa0popularizing\xa0the notion of good governance . For example, right to information,\xa0lok\xa0pal bill are the result of such movements.\t\xa0\t\xa0India is the fastest growing economies, though there exist a wide gap\xa0bewtten\xa0the rich and the poor but\xa0governemnt\'s\xa0intitiative\xa0in the form of poverty alleviation schemes, food security bill ,\xa0NREGA\xa0are an effort to bring about\xa0grwoth\xa0and\xa0devlopemnt. |
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