Democracy lead to peaceful and harmonious life among citizens –
(i) Democracy accommodates various social divisions.
(ii) Democracy reduces the possibility of tensions becoming explosive and violent.
(iii) Ability to handle social differences and conflicts among different groups is a plus point of democracy.
(iv) Democracy develops procedure to conduct healthy competitions among different groups in a society.
(v) Democracy respects differences and provides mechanism to resolve them.
(vi) Democracy always accommodates minority view.
(vii) Any other relevant point.
Any five points to be explained.
Detailed Answer :
Democratic form of government stands much superior to any other form of government in promoting dignity and freedom of the individual :
(i) Often conflict arises among individuals because some feel that they are not treated with equal respect in comparison to others. In democracy, respect and freedom are the basis of it.
(ii) The status of women was not satisfactory in the different part of the world, but democracy throughout the world has recognized equal treatment and respect to women at least in principles.
(iii) In India 1/3rd of seats have been reserved for women in local bodies.
(iv) Democracy in India has strengthened the claims of the disadvantaged and discriminated castes for equal status and opportunity, which is not possible in any non-democratic country.
(v) Democracy guaranteeing fundamental rights to all. Democracy stands much superior to any other form of government promoting dignity and freedom of the individual.