New Delhi: Minister of External Affairs, Jaishankar on Wednesday said that Indian democracy was not the selection made in 1947, but a way of life.
Speaking on the International Day of Democracy at the International Webinar ” Independent India @ 75: Democratic Tradition ” was carried out by the Council of India for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Jaisankar said, “It is right that the International Day of Democracy is commemorated by certain enthusiasm in the largest and most energetic democracy In the world.
However, for India, democracy is not the only choice we made in 1947, but a long way of life before that.
Some people can compare with the pluralism that has become our historical characteristics.
“India has a long tradition of government representatives.
About 2,500 years ago, the Lichchhavi Republic has developed a consultative and democratic government process.
Likewise, the village of Panchayats with a delegation that gathered for the type of Grand Local Assembly is a well-established habit in the era of the 10th century Chola, he said.
Talking about it, Jaishankar added, “The form of ballots and representative governments has a long tradition in India.
Indeed, variations in practice of rights and community-based responsibilities and broad participation are in many regions.
They talk about the attributes of transparency inherent, diversity and pluralism.” He also put stress in the Indian election process.
Every five years, general elections in India set a new record for such a festival in the world.
“The sense of contemporary Indian in democracy is seen Economy – or maybe more among them – is a statement about how valuable and difficulty getting this privilege, “Jaishankar said.
He also warned the quality and morality of democracy and said that it was located outside the amount.
He said, “Faithful reflection in the community in selected representatives is what gives real strength of democracy.
And that’s what we see in India today.” He further emphasizes service delivery to people by an efficient democracy.
“Democracy is not only incomplete without shipping; this can even affect its credibility.
Does it provide access to toilets, electricity and water pipes, or in universalization near bank accounts, democratic ways are now aware of the purpose of democracy.
The equality of choosing must coexist with human dignity equity , “Jaisankar added.
Talking about the symbiosis of the Indian track to influence global travel, he said, “As india improved and his capacity and ability to grow, naturally will contribute to the world.
The state of civilization appears at the world stage and pulls it in a clear inheritance will create his own footsteps.
At A truly democratic world, India like that will be more India than more western.
The development template and embrace wider responsibility will attract greater attention to the important meaning of the model.
“” As a full-blooded global member, as a system that is full So much intersects with the West, and as a government with a taste that uniquely itself, the Indian track will definitely affect global travel.
Remember that as India has been more democratic, democracy will also be more India, both in sensitivity and texture.
International democracy day is ideal opportunity to deliver USI, appreciate and celebrate the symbiosis, “said Minister of External Affairs.
He thanked Dr.
Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President ICCR to arrange a webinar on Independent Independent @ 75: Democratic tradition “.
In 2007 the UN General Assembly decided to observe September 15 as an international day of democracy – with the aim of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy.