Social Evils

braham Lincoln once defined'democracy'as the government of the people,by the people for the people'.It means that democratic form of government common man plays the pivotal role.The aristcracy, the landlords and the politicians have to work according to the wishes of the common man.The main object of their political activities is thus the welfare,betterment and amelioration of the poor masses of the country who electthem as their representatives and to whom they are answerable for their duties and responsibilities.In many parts of the world this from of government has been adopted very successfull.Americr and India can be cited tow brightb examples of democracy.The President indirectly Participate in the working of the government.The President is responsible for all his decisions and actions to the Congress that comprises the representatives of the people.The policy of 'check and balance'is followed to prevent the three pillars of government i.e.legislature,executive and judiciary to trespass their limits.Thus the people of America are enjoying the fruits of democracy fully as they have their due share in the functions of the government.They have freedom to express their views and opinions in a proper manner.They have also an easy access to justice and can defend their rights.It is true that the essence of democracy lies in the well being of the masses and their participation in the functions of the government.But it is a pity that in developing and under developing countries like Pakistan democracy is used as a weapon against the people.In these countries democracy has bred and encouraged hatred,hooliganism and witch hunting.The main cause of the failure of democracy in these countries is that education is not common here.People are mostly illiterate and are ignorant of their rights and responsibilitiesThe people they choose in elections as their representatives,the rulers and the law makers of the country are usually the big landlords or industrialists who have no concern with education,independent thinking and pure patriotic feelings.they grab power with the sole aim of making people their slaves so that they may multiply their wealt