4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. 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.
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8. 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.
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9. 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.
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10. 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.
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11. 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.
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12. 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.
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13. 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.
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14. Secessionism
Organizations that
propagate secessionism operate in
different part of country. These
organizations have become more
active recent periods…..
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15. 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.
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