Democracy in India faces several challenges: social and economic inequality prevents equal participation in the democratic process; illiteracy among much of the population hinders effective political involvement; and regional imbalance results in uneven development that causes problems. Additionally, linguistic chauvinism and communal, caste, and terrorist divisions spoil social harmony and hinder collective national efforts, posing threats to India's democratic system.

1. DEMOCRACY IN
INDIA

2. DEMOCRATIC IDEALS:
The constitution of India that came into force
from January 26,1950declares India as a
democratic republic.
 A system of government that holds
people as the sources of sovereign
power, with the head of state elected by
the people.
 Fully protected fundamental rights
 Directive principles of state policy that
ensure social and economic equality
 Transparent and independent election

3. Social and
economic
inequality
Illiteracy
Regional
Balance
Linguistic
Chauvinism
Communalism
Casteism

4. Social and Economic inequality
The success of democracy demands social and
economic equality discrimination based on
religion caste class,gender,and race cause social
inequality. Inequality in the economic sphere
has not been wiped out. Major share of national
wealth is in the hands of a limited section of
people. Majority of the population are poor and
live in the rural areas.

5. Basic education is the strength of
democracy .A major part of Indian
population is composed of illiteries.This
prevents them from effectively
participating in the governing process.

6. Regional Imbalance
 The economic progress of a nation
requires evenly balanced
development .Some of the states like
Orissa,Bihar,Jharghad and
Chhattisgarh are in a very backward
condition in terms of development
.This regional imbalance causes
many problems,

7. Linguistic Chauvinism
 India is a multilingual country, Differences on
the basis of languages exist in India. Many a
number of regional political parties thrive on
the basis of language This also creates division
and differences of opinion among the people

8. Communalism
 Communalism is another challenge faced by
democracy in India. Communal conflicts have
occurred many a time in different states.
Communal rift spoils the harmony among
people and hinders collective endeavors.

9. Casteism
 Caste divisions are very evident in India
differentiate and disharmony caused by caste
divisions prevail in many parts of the country.
Cast groups influence political parties.
Casteism paves the way for clash between
people ignoring common national interest.

10.  Terrorism is posing severe challenge to
democracy in recent times.Terrarism has
different political religious and inter national
reason for this. It creates a situation
whereby the very foundation of democratic
system remains challenged.