Democracy
Democracy means power in the hand of people. Democracy is a form of government where sovereignty is in the hand of the people, the general public. The basic idea is of equality, freedom and welfare for all. It does not take into consideration the cast or the wealth of some person; every individual is treated fairly and is given equal rights.
Democracy implies political liberty. Political liberty consists of the right to vote, the right to sand as a candidate for election, the right to hold public offices, freedom of speech, of association, of worship and of opinion. All these secure the individual, the most fundamental right of political participation. By giving everyone a share in the government, democracy prompts patriotism.
The greatest merit of democracy is that it elevates the character of the citizens. It demands a high standard of morality and honesty on their part. It provides for the fullest possible development of all its citizens and gives each citizen, a sense of responsibility. In a democratic society, reason governs the conduct of men and each man feels responsible for his actions. Here every person contributes some thought or feeling to the common life. Thus, democracy is not only a form of government, but also a way of life.
Unfortunately for our country Pakistan, democracy has not lived for even half of the 65 years. Every now and then, a dictator comes and rules for a decade at least. This is not a feature of a successful nation. For a developing country like Pakistan who is surrounded by insurgent countries, dictatorship could never be appreciated. What we need are fair elections where every single voter gets their right to vote and a leader who accepts public opinion. I hope that democracy in Pakistan lives
Democracy implies political liberty. Political liberty consists of the right to vote, the right to sand as a candidate for election, the right to hold public offices, freedom of speech, of association, of worship and of opinion. All these secure the individual, the most fundamental right of political participation. By giving everyone a share in the government, democracy prompts patriotism.
The greatest merit of democracy is that it elevates the character of the citizens. It demands a high standard of morality and honesty on their part. It provides for the fullest possible development of all its citizens and gives each citizen, a sense of responsibility. In a democratic society, reason governs the conduct of men and each man feels responsible for his actions. Here every person contributes some thought or feeling to the common life. Thus, democracy is not only a form of government, but also a way of life.
Unfortunately for our country Pakistan, democracy has not lived for even half of the 65 years. Every now and then, a dictator comes and rules for a decade at least. This is not a feature of a successful nation. For a developing country like Pakistan who is surrounded by insurgent countries, dictatorship could never be appreciated. What we need are fair elections where every single voter gets their right to vote and a leader who accepts public opinion. I hope that democracy in Pakistan lives