Question

Write about the topic "DEMOCRACY AND POVERTY", using examples of INDIA.​

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Democracy is said to be one of the best forms of government. People in a democracy choose their representatives who frame laws and rules for the entire country. However, it can be said that poverty has a direct and deep impact on a democracy. The poor constitute a large proportion of our voters and no party will like to lose their votes. Yet democratically elected governments do not appear to be as keen to address the question of poverty. Modern democracy is a form of government run by the rich section of society because often the candidates buy tickets to contest elections from a constituency. The rich control the media and use it for their own benefit. Democracies do not appear to be very successful in reducing economic inequalities and poverty. Poverty in a democratic country can be reduced only when the lawmakers improve the quality of education to be provided to the poor section of the country and provide them with a source of livlihood and work towards reducing economic inequalities.