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IN PURSUIT OF TRUE DEMOCRACY: AN ATTEMPT TO RE-ESTABLISH OUR
CONSTITUTIONAL IDEALS
ByParoma MukherjeeandAmit RajakPresidency University,Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Source: http://www.dawn.com/news/1092542
Democracy in India Government of the people, by the people, for the people. Rule of law. Equality before law. Free and fair elections through Universal Adult Franchise. Multi-party system. Rule of the majority. Representative form of government. Parliamentary form of democracy. Partial Separation of powers between the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
The Constitution: the Supreme Law of the Land
The Constitution proclaims India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
and promotes:
Justice, social, economic and political;
Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
Equality of status and opportunity;
Fraternity ensuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.
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Indicators of Good
governance
Consensus oriented
Accountable
Transparent
ResponsiveEquitable and inclusive
Effective & efficient
Follows the rule of law
ParticipatoryProposed by UNESCAP
Source: http://www.apubb.ro/goodgovernancestudies/
In India, Govt. focuses on Agriculture Industry Education Health
Key Areas:-
Inclusive Growth Financial Inclusion Digital India Achieving the Millennium Development Goals
Source: imarcgroup.blog.com
Source: http://www.whatsmovingindia.com/content/modis-make-india-lion-roaring-germany
Source: http://ictpost.com/embrace-an-e-governance-law-in-india/
Source: www.ndtv.com
The Major Flaws in GovernanceCorruption
Inefficiency
Vote bank politics
Competition for power
Maladministration and policy failure
Unconstitutional activities
Intolerance
Failure of govt.
Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/
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BREAKDOWN OF DEMOCRACY
What is Tolerance?
• Tolerance includes respecting, accepting and appreciating all individuals, as they
are.
• The term tolerance is mentioned nowhere in the Indian Constitution.
• The Constitution takes a more ideal position.
• In our opinion, tolerance establishes a relationship of domination and subjugation
and places individuals in a system of hierarchies.
• We should instead promote harmonious social coexistence.
Instances of Intolerance
Source: http://www.news18.com/
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Source: http://iilsindia.com/blogs/2016/01/19/politics-and-the-freedom-of-press/
Source: http://iilsindia.com/blogs/2016/01/19/politics-and-the-freedom-of-press/
Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/india-ban-beef-indias-daughter-documentary-intolerant-nation/1/423529.html
The Way Ahead Change must be brought about in mind-set of the people. Avoiding mob violence and destruction of public property. Free exchange of ideas must be encouraged. Education must be encouraged. Human Rights must be upheld. Media trail must be stopped. Democratic institutions must be stabilized. Governance must be in accordance with the principles of the Indian Constitution. Opposition must play a healthy role in a democratic set-up.
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