Gandhiji believed in non – violence. He wanted to form democracy in the country based on non-violence. According to him, decentralization, truth and non – violence will be administrative directives in non – violent democracy. Non-violent democracy is not a goal in itself, instead, it is the first step for achieving ultimate the political destination. He accepts that he cannot envisage the states to be passively non – violent.
In non – violent democracy, a state, by means of propagation of non-violence in the life of its people, will endeavour to minimize the use of force. In this situation, a state will need army and police, which will work in the form of servants of the people. They will be trained by the state for developing a non – violent attitude. During peacetime, these will be engaged social service and welfare activities.
