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Dev DudejaAIR 152

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"India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilizational ethos." Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the 'Mother of Democracy'.

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Introduction

Indian ancient civilizational ethos are based on genuine values of Vasudhaive Kutumbakam and Chakravartin Sukrushi. They are also supported in democratic traditions.

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Main Body

(I) Ethos of Participation in reflected Dramagyat Sabha and Samitis during Rig Vedic times.

2Religious tolerance (a) Kaustya said to Praja Sukhai hate the Buddha as an expressions of these (In response of rulers as "Mother of Democracy")

① Largest Democracy in the world 💫- Now 96 crore native exercising might to vote and chose

② Religious Tolerance 💫- Constitutional guarantee for minorities negates (a) AMU (2024)

③ Representation to marginalised (g) 106th Constitutional amendment Bill for women reservation.

④ Welfare of masses (d) PM Garib Kalyan Atma Gayang

⑤ Participatory Governance (c) Gram Sabha's Majority/nation culture (d) Hindu Nationalism

Challenges:

I) Majoritarianism culture (b) Hindu Nationalism

II) Decline in Participatory Democracy (g) 46% communal violence

III) Past Injustice 💫 Leading to ending Encyclopedism era

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Conclusion

These, Indian society has remained consistently democratic. It reset democracy in light, a process and at each.

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  • References to ancient democratic institutions like Sabha and Samitis
  • Mentions philosophical concepts like Vasudhaive Kutumbakam
  • Connects ancient ethos to modern democratic traditions

Topper

Dev Dudeja

AIR 152

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Indian Culture

Ancient Indian Polity and Civilization

Democratic traditions in ancient India

Writing Stats

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analytical and descriptive

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