Context
India celebrates both democracy and elections. But is the latter dominating the former today?
Points to be noted
- National Vote’s day: 25th January
- Republic Day: 26th January
Relevant points from the article
- Not just a boring exercise: Author states that, preparation of voter lists is not just a mundane bureaucratic exercise but it gives to each one of us a political standing. Political freedom has been guaranteed to us by the constitution by recognising the universal suffrage i.e. right of adults to vote
- A safeguard against tyranny: Author points out that elections often act as a safeguard against tyranny but they can sometimes legitimize tyranny if power is concentrated in few hands
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