In most of the democracies, a small number of ultra-rich people enjoy a highly disproportionate share of wealth and income. The share of the rich class is increasing, whereas those who are at the bottom of the society, have very little to depend upon.
Even in India, the poor constitute a large proportion of the voters and no party will like to lose their votes. Yet, democratically elected government do not appear to be keen on addressing the question of poverty as is expected of them. The situation is much worse in some other countries, like in Bangladesh more than half of its population live in poverty. People in several poor countries are now dependent on the rich countries even for basic food supplies.
Democracies are based on political equality. All citizens have equal right in electing representatives, but this is not so in the economic field. Economic equality comes by the equitable distribution of wealth, but this is not true in democracy. The poor are becoming poorer, and sometimes they find it difficult to even meet the basic needs of life like food, shelter, health and education.
There can be many factors that are prevailing in a country that make it incapable to bring about equitable distribution of wealth.
Large population : Rise in population leads to rise in family size. But, because the family income is less the people have to adjust and manage with meagre pay.
Unemployment : Because of population explosion, the number of job opportunities are very less compared to the people. A large number of educated people are still without jobs.
Vicious circle of poverty : Poor people still have to be dependent on moneylenders to fulfill their basic needs as their income doesn't substitute their needs.
Low literacy rate: Education is still considered to be a dream for many.
All of these factors make it difficult for a democratic government to function and work efficiently.
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Democracy is better than other forms of government because :
(i) In a democracy, every individual has a right to vote and choose his representatives in the government. Thus, it is more representative and popular.
(ii) The government is of the people and the laws are made by the people (or the chosen representatives) in the government. Laws are made to protect the liberty and freedom of the people. Thus, the laws are popular opinion of the citizens on the whole.
(iii) In a democracy, no particular religion, region, race or language is given special preference. All individuals are given equal rights and freedom, and there is no discrimination.
(iv) The government is not by force. The opposition parties are allowed to criticise the government. Hence, there is a system of checks and balances in the form of democratic government.
(v) Since every individual is given equal rights, there is less danger of conflicts in society. There are less conflicts based on caste, religion or region and less social tensions in society. Equitable distribution of opportunities is encouraged.