Question

Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.

Answer 1

• Vigilant people are a must for the successful working of a democracy as vigilance creates awareness about the rights of citizens and government policies that affect daily life.

• Awareness leads to discussion and debate on the issues that arise out of the implementation of policies.

• Citizens can, thus, force the government to implement new policies or modify the existing policies and programmes of the country by building up and mobilising their opinion.

• As democracy is about government of the citizens, by the citizens and for the citizens, vigilance of the citizens accelerates the successful working of a democracy.