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WHY INDIA IS KNOWN AS A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY???

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Democracy is defined as a government of the people, by the people and for the people.;it is a form of government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system. Democracy is a form of Government which is very popular and also considered as one the most effective forms.In this form of Government, the majority of decisions are taken by the representatives that are chosen by the people. India follows the democratic type of Government.  The representatives chosen by the people are the ones who take major decisions pertaining to the development of the country. Democracy is the best kind of government because one has lot of benefits .India is truly democratic since one enjoys freedom of speech and expression here. Here people can voice their opinions openly and straight. In a way democracy makes sure that equality is maintained. In India all the citizens are treated equally and have the same set of rights as the others. By true definition democracy does not differentiate on the basis of religion, colour, caste and creed. In India we can enjoy all these rights that is why we called India is the largest democratic country in the world.