Write an essay on 'Democracy and Poverty 'using the examples from India.

A true democracy is one where there is no poverty. But this has not been achieved by and democratic nation including India.

The weaknesses in the democracy of India:

• The existence of corruption and lack of accountability in public institution weakens the democracy.

• Lack of transparency in agendas and funding of political parties.

• Though there are laws to put control of corruption, yet there is a lack of implementation

• The citizens in India are not motivated towards taking part in election, i.e. casting of votes. The election is a key feature of the democracy and abstaining from voting the citizens run away from their duties.

• Even if the people cast their votes, they remain unaware of the candidates' profile, which reduces the accountability of the contestants.