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"India's democratic roots are deeply embedded in its ancient civilisational ethos." Discuss in the context of India being referred to as the 'Mother of Democracy'.
Introduction
India is the largest democracy with close to 1.40 million citizens and more than 100 million are voters, as per election commission.
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Main Body
Democratic roots in ancient civilizations
1Role of people inscribed indigenous inception
(a) Uttara Varnava - election by people & governing committees
(b) selection of leaders by people, as in democracy Eg Khahapruri inception show that democratic elected ruler in Pala dynasty.
3Vairya elites - Vyavahaara calatarian systems - no caste discrimination from early Vedic period.
4Women's emancipation - as seen from aspect by of women like Lopamudra, Gargi.
5Social contract followed through Sabha, Samiti, Vidhata.
6Financial democracy - borrowed provisions of Mauryan rule - Samiddata + tax, Samrata officials
7Council of Ministers - similar to Mantri Parishad, existed in to Maurya, also similar to Amazyas
8Defence - still uses values of Kautilya, Agni Sutra
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Conclusion
Hence, missions like Gyan Bharatam are helping us document all the democratic ethos for future perusal as well
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- Provides statistics on India's democratic base (1.40 million citizens, 100 million voters)
- Attempts to trace democracy to ancient Indian systems
- References specific systems like Uttara Varnava and Pala dynasty
- Mentions absence of caste discrimination in Vedic period
Topper
HARSHDEEP SAGAR
AIR 2992025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient aspects of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Indian Democracy and Civilization
Democratic Institutions in Ancient India
Writing Stats
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Academic but fragmented
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