Democracy & India

What is Democracy? • Democracy is a form of government where all

eligible citizens can cast a vote to choose their representatives in the government.

• Basically it is by the people, for the people and of the people

• India, Sri Lanka, USA and UK are some good examples of democracy

Democracy in India In India all eligible citizens vote for their representatives

in the government who serve for 5 years until next elections.

There are 2 types for governments in India:- 1. State Government- which serves the state in a 5-year

term. Individuals(MLA-member of legislative assembly) belonging to a political party or independently contesting from constituencies(areas) are elected by citizens and if they get majority of the areas(seats) than they win the elections and the CM(Chief Minister) of the state comes from their party.

2. National Government- which serves the whole nation on a 5-year term. Individuals(MP-member of parliament) belonging to a political party from areas in the country are elected by citizens. If a political party gets majority of the seats than they can serve the country for 5 years and the PM(Prime Minister) of the country comes from their party

How has Democracy helped India 1) It has helped in eliminating the Indian Caste

System which was majorly causing discrimination, this was done by giving equal rights to everyone. Eg:- Reservations in govt’s departments made for Dalits and other backward castes

2) Successive governments have created economic reforms to encourage economic development of the country. Eg:- (NTP)National Telecom Policy passed in 1994.

3) It has helped in providing transparency in governance by making few reforms. Eg:- Right To Information Act(RTI)

How has Democracy harmed India 1. When a party does not win majority of the seats(areas), a

coalition govt forms. When interests and agendas of 2 parties clash, decision making takes a toll and development slows down. Eg:-The current UPA govt is a coalition govt of INC, NCP, NC and many others

2. Bad Influence of parties or politicians:- A political party aims at capturing power. They try to win the election by hook or by crook. Practicing immoral methods, inciting hatred, spreading caste feelings etc. This lowers the national character. Eg:- Azam Khan booked for hate speech

3. Misuse of public funds by some elected people:- Govt sometimes uses a lot taxpayer’s money for inappropriate purposes. Some politicians and ministers waste public money on their tours, recreation and building up assets(buying cars, gold, property etc). Eg:- Bollywood event organized by Akhilesh Yadav(CM of UP) where Rs.20cr + was spent on paying the actors and other costs

Identify the person

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Omar.F.Abdullah

Smt. Pratibha Patil

Identify the party Symbols

Who Am I ?My grandmother’s father was the first prime minister of India. My father has also been the Prime minister of India. My grandmother was assassinated by Sikh terrorists in 1984.I am the vice president of INC and a MP from Amethi in UP.

Rahul.R.Gandhi

Who Am I ?I have a masters degree in Physics. I have worked as a physics lecturer. I am the president of BJP and have been a MLA from Mirzapur constituency. I have also been the Chief Minister of UP.

Rajnath.R.Singh

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