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“Uninterrupted liberty is not possible today”. Do you agree with this statement? Explain the obstacles in the path of freedom with examples. |
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Answer» Yes, of course, uninterrupted liberty is not possible today. It is because, at present we lack all those qualities in our society which are necessary for uninterrupted liberty. For uninterrupted liberty, it is necessary for the public of a country or state that it should be well awaken and ready to protect its liberty. Each and every citizen should understand the value of liberty and should be ready to sacrify for the sake of it. Superficial or duplicate patriotism is dangerous. Democratic rule is also necessary for uninterrupted liberty because in such political system, the government is responsible towards public and thus public understands the value of liberty. In other forms of government, the public is exploited by the rule and therefore majority of citizens remain unable to differntiate between liberty or slavery. Apart from this, there must be clear demarkation among the powers of different departments of government. It is because there should be no confusion regarding rights and responsibilities. For uninterrupted liberty, our society must be broadminded and free from prejudices based on caste, creed, religion and gender. These things weaken our unity and integrity and finally our strength is crushed. There should be perfect rule of law and it should not discriminate on the basis of narrow minded traditions. Fair public opinion and freedom of press are very essential for the defence of freedom. Obstacles in the Path of Liberty. Following are the main obstacles in the path of uninterrupted liberty : 1. Lack of awareness towards liberty. 2. Lack of education. 3. Poverty, unemployment and lack of resources. 4. Interruption of executive in the working of judiciary. 5. Lack of respect towards constitutional values. 6. Monopoly of executive. 7. Fear of anti national and criminal elements. Besides these obstacles, it is being seen that the governments are rapidly increasing their rights and powers in the name of public welfare. Due to these activities, the personal liberty is decreasing. The control of governments is gradually increasing over the tasks of society and state. Legislature is continuously promoting the power of government and due to which the liberty is contracting. Ministers and bureaucrats are attacking over the liberty of the person day by day by the rules and laws. Governments are neglecting the public opinion and thus there are many factors which are obstacle in the path of liberty of a person. |
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