Democracy is best available form of govt, say scholars

Tribune News Service

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Bathinda, September 15

The Central University of Punjab celebrated International Day for Democracy under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Prof RK Kohli.

In the beginning, Dr Puneet Pathak, assistant professor, Centre for Law, while introducing the students with the reasons of celebrating the day, said September 15 had been declared as International Day for Democracy by the United Nations with the objective to create awareness among the people around the world to imbibe democratic values in their life.

Dr Deepak Kumar Chauhan shared his ideas on transformation from monarchy to republic and democratic form of government.

He said democracy was the best available form of government in which the people get a fair opportunity to participate in the process of governance, provided they use their power to vote cautiously.

The basic tenets of democracy — liberty and equality — enrich the life of an individual and promote brotherhood. Dr HR Arora expressed his concern over the present state of awareness among the masses while appreciating democracy as the best system.

He referred to the idea that the people in a nation get the government they deserve.

The students raised their queries about the methods for improving the state of affairs and strengthen democracy.

Dr Tarun Arora also expressed his views on the functioning of democracy.