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'.

Jawaharlal Nehru in his book 'Discovery of India' highlighted civilizational ethos of India from 'Samiti' of Rig Veda. Rig Veda Vajji - Cholan pala election Uttarmeruru Mauryan Chola election Modern Democracy. Embedded Democratic Roots: i History of Democratic Systems in India: ii Shanti Paul Mahabharata iii Rig Veda system of Sabha and Gana iv Election of Vajji Mahajanpad v Uttarmeruru megapolitan Details of chola era election vi Democratic values as Sarva Bhukraiyal (welfare of all) 1 tolerance, acceptance vii Philosophical ideas of Democracy: Kautilya 'In welfare of people lies welfare of king' viii Regular election as mention of patta for election in Chola Kingdom ix Democratic Institution: Recognition of India as mother of democracy only functional democracy outside West Thus, India is aptly called as 'island of democracy' outside Western world