"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'.
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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(I) Ethos of Participation in reflected Dramagyat Sabha and Samitis during Rig Vedic times.
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
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
Dev Dudeja
Indian Culture
Ancient Indian Polity and Civilization
Democratic traditions in ancient India
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analytical and descriptive
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