Indian democracy is the largest in the world. With respect to land area it is the 7th largest and 2nd most populated country comprises 28 states and 7 union territories. Indus valley civilization is one of the oldest civilization of the world with a rich and varied cultural heritage. This civilization flourished in the banks of the Indus River in the modern day Pakistan in the north western part of the sub continent from about 2700 to 1750 BC. It was centered on the cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa each of which contained up to 40,000 people. This civilization mysteriously collapsed after 1750 BC either due to invasions, or the River Indus changing its course. One of the oldest scriptures in the world is the four Vedas that may regard as the repository of national thoughts that anticipated many of the modern scientific discoveries. From then its a virtually self contained political and cultural arena, associated to Hinduism. Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism also originated in India.
Through out the past centuries it developed a rich and varied culture with intellectual base in mathematics, medicine, astrology, architecture, and influenced the complete world. Aryans from the central Asia came to India in 1600BC. These people mingled with the original Indian natives called Dravidians and gave dynamic start to Indian classical culture. Through this immigrations merged a composite culture of India and made it a land of unity in diversity. Others who came India includes Greeks, Chinese, Persians, Moguls, British, Portuguese and French. India became a land of assimilation and learning, a land of change and continuity . Over the years there have been many major ruling dynasties like the Shakas, the Mauryas and Guptas. In the 3rd and 4th century BC, Indian culture reached its zenith during the times of Mauryan Empire. Still the period of Gupta Dynasty from 4th to 6th century AD is considered the golden age of of India. Arab invasion in 8th and Turkish invasion in 12th century followed by by European traders beginning the late 15th century. By 19th century Britain had assumed political control of all the Indian land. However India got freedom after diligent efforts of Mahatma Gandhi on 15th augest,1947.
Nearly every major religions in the world is represented in India which is also the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahaveer and Deve Gurunanak. India have 18 major languages. Apart from this officially recognized languages, over 1650 dialects are also spoken over the country. The Sanskrit of Aryans has merged with the earlier Dravidian vernacular give rise to new languages. Hindi is the national language and is spoken by 45% of the population. English is used as the official communication language. More people read and write English than in many English speaking countries. In the present day world where nations are breaking in to small countries with disastrous consequences, India has shown its inherent resilience. This inherent strength comes from its composite culture that has made India totally a vibrant democracy.
Through out the past centuries it developed a rich and varied culture with intellectual base in mathematics, medicine, astrology, architecture, and influenced the complete world. Aryans from the central Asia came to India in 1600BC. These people mingled with the original Indian natives called Dravidians and gave dynamic start to Indian classical culture. Through this immigrations merged a composite culture of India and made it a land of unity in diversity. Others who came India includes Greeks, Chinese, Persians, Moguls, British, Portuguese and French. India became a land of assimilation and learning, a land of change and continuity . Over the years there have been many major ruling dynasties like the Shakas, the Mauryas and Guptas. In the 3rd and 4th century BC, Indian culture reached its zenith during the times of Mauryan Empire. Still the period of Gupta Dynasty from 4th to 6th century AD is considered the golden age of of India. Arab invasion in 8th and Turkish invasion in 12th century followed by by European traders beginning the late 15th century. By 19th century Britain had assumed political control of all the Indian land. However India got freedom after diligent efforts of Mahatma Gandhi on 15th augest,1947.
Nearly every major religions in the world is represented in India which is also the land of Lord Buddha, Lord Mahaveer and Deve Gurunanak. India have 18 major languages. Apart from this officially recognized languages, over 1650 dialects are also spoken over the country. The Sanskrit of Aryans has merged with the earlier Dravidian vernacular give rise to new languages. Hindi is the national language and is spoken by 45% of the population. English is used as the official communication language. More people read and write English than in many English speaking countries. In the present day world where nations are breaking in to small countries with disastrous consequences, India has shown its inherent resilience. This inherent strength comes from its composite culture that has made India totally a vibrant democracy.
The so called learned people considered that Indian democracy will not survive. They felt that democracy in the hands of illiterate people is like a garland in the the hands of monkey,since most of the Indians at that time were illiterate. Now also it is not changed drastically, except in Kerala. But the political decisions taken by the illiterate people are adorable. Smt Indira Gandhi was the supremo in Indian Politics but the election conducted to the parliament after lifting emergency has shown the power of the illiterate laymen. In the 1977 election even Indira Gandhi was defeated and congress party was thrown out of power.
The present election to the 15th Loksabha also proved that the illiterate laymen are at one with that of learned people. They understood the need of stable government at the Centre. The politics, government, Judiciary and media are known as the four pillars of Indian democracy. They also contributed in prevailing democracy in India.
Dr Manmohan singh was criticized as week PM but the people of India hailed him as the best Prime Minister. I am also under the same impression that he is the best compared to our earlier Prime Ministers because he didn't contested to Loksabha, which creates indebtedness to individuals, organizations, business magnates etc. Hence he is relieved from such pressures. But in the 14th Loksabha he himself stated that he was unruly pressurized by left parties and the election results indicated that the people of India accepted his claim.
14th Loksabha was ruled by left still they are not ready to accept the defects of the ruling Government but they are very much fond of making the good deeds of the government as theirs alone. They are very much fond of labor class and government employees but they withdraw the support to the UPA government at the verge of implementation of 6th Pay commission report . The government employees got their 6th pay revision only because of Samajwadi Party who supported the government. BJPs communal agenda was also not accepted by the people. This shows the meritorious thinking of the common man with that of their ancestors. It is a triumph of legacy inherited by them.
with best wishes
ktv
14th Loksabha was ruled by left still they are not ready to accept the defects of the ruling Government but they are very much fond of making the good deeds of the government as theirs alone. They are very much fond of labor class and government employees but they withdraw the support to the UPA government at the verge of implementation of 6th Pay commission report . The government employees got their 6th pay revision only because of Samajwadi Party who supported the government. BJPs communal agenda was also not accepted by the people. This shows the meritorious thinking of the common man with that of their ancestors. It is a triumph of legacy inherited by them.
with best wishes
ktv
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