Democracy in India & Its Different Challenges: An Analytical Study

Abstract: The preamble of the Indian Constitution states that India is a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC. Democracy is one of the pillars of Indian Nation. We are blessed that we live in a democratic country wherein we have the right to be considered as equal citizens despite our class, caste, religious, gender & regional affiliations. Within the South-Asian region only India could establish its democracy on a solid base. But recent trends indicate towards a shift from democracy to autocracy. Today’s democracy in India is continuously countering with several challenges. As citizens of India, if we are unable to address those challenges then we will lose our democracy forever