In this respect democracy stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of individual.
Following points can support this statement:
(i) Democracy promotes equality among citizens. Every citizen has equal rights in a democratic government.
(ii) In improves the quality of decision making because opposition parties play important role.
(iii) It provides methods to resolve conflicts. Every citizen has the right to go in courts. It also enhances the dignity of an individual.
(iv) It allows room to correct mistakes and is an accountable, responsive and legitimate government.
(v) It reduces poverty. Every citizen has right to work in a democratic government, also it accommodates social diversity as India is a secular state. All religions are equal here.
(vi) The passion for respect and freedom are the basis of democracy. It gives dignity also in the case of women. Equal treatment to women are necessary ingredients of democratic society.
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Democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens :
(i) Democracy has had greater success in setting up regular, free and fair elections.
(ii) In democracy every citizen has equal right to vote, to profess his/her religion and to get education.
(iii) In democracy every citizen can take part in any debate.
(iv) Democracy ensures that the rights of its people are protected by the state and the government function's according to the laws.
(v) In a democratic set up, there in no distinction between people based on race, religion, caste, colour or birth. Equal opportunities are provided to all to be educated to grow as good citizens and to earn their living.
All mentioned factors prove that democracy leads to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens.