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SREE NARAYANA GURU KRIPA BEd COLLEGE

Pothencode, Trivandrum

Name: BIPIN KURUP.S.R

Optional: Social Science

University: Reg : No: 12382007

CHALLENGES BEFORE INDIAN DEMOCRACY

Attempts are made to put into practice the ideas of democracy in our country. But the democratic order in our country is facing various challenges.

Social and economic inequality

The success of democracy demands social and economic equality. Discrimination basedon religion, Catse, Class, Gender and race cause social inequality. Society in India even today is caste based.

Inequality in the economic sphere has not been wiped out. Major share of national wealth is in the hands of limited section of people. Majority of the population are poor and live in the rural areas.

Illiteracy

Basic education is the strength of democracy. A major part of Indian population is composed of illiterates , this leads to social and political inequality.

Regional Imbalance

Some of the states like Orissa, Bihar, Jharkand and Chattisgrah are in a very backward condition in terms of developments.States like Maharashtra, Kerala. Goa, Punjab are the once that attained progress. This regional imbalance caused many problems.

Lingustic Chauvinism

India is a multi lingual country. Differences on the basis of languages exist in India. Many a number of regional political parties thrive on the basis of languages. Often this leads to political conflicts.

Communalism

Communalism is another challenge faced by democracy in India. Communal conflicts have occurred many a type in different states. Communal rift spoils the harmony among people and hinders collective endeavors. Religious organizations have transformed in to a political parties. Communal clashes threaten the integrity and survival of the nation.

Casteism

Caste divisions are very evident in India. Differentiations and disharmony caused by Caste Division prevail in many parts of the country. Political party make use of caste for temporary gains. Caste group influence political parties. This might lead to the loss of values and virtues in social life that are achieved by the nation.

Terrorism

Terrorism is posing sever challenge to the democracy in recent times.Terrorism has different facts and there are political religious and international reasons for this. Terrorist organizations in danger the life and survival of innocent people.

Youth are drawn in to terrorism because of poverty, unemployment and blind religious faiths. Social equilibrium and harmony are lost because these terrorist organizations are not ready for open discussions and comprises. More than creating terror, these organizations destroy peace full life in society.

Secessionism

Organizations that propagate secessionism operate in different part of country. These organizations have become more active recent periods…..

These are destructive of the integrity stability and the very democratic system of the nation . Secessionist ideas are growing strong in Manipur, Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura , etc…. In India.

07/09/2013

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