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'.

America's turn in its book 'Argumentative Indian', emphasised on values like tolerance, inclusiveness, greatest participation (lokha, samiti), which undermines the democratic ethos & rooted in ancient civilization. India being referred to as 'Mother of Democracy' due to its democratic roots, as follows: (1) The ancient civilization of India valley present in North-west India reflected the tradition of inclusive governance reflecting welfare pallikarana, well managed drainage, settlements. (2) The importance of Sabha, Samitis were visible in Vedic era (1500-1000BCE) where people participated proactively. (3) Mauryan empire reflected responsive governance and welfarism, while maintaining...

Utilitarian inspirations (Usha empire) infused the sober tradition of elections, criteria for contesting and rejections. (5) The system of Vandalism, Nodal published present 3-tier structure of government, in erstwhile south empire. (6) Incidence of Republics mahajanapadas reflected deeply embedded democratic. Thus India encompassing irreliable population and world's largest democracy, mobilizing and strengthening, have roots in its ancient civilization tradition.