There is much debate in certain sections around the phrase "Mother of Democracy" that Prime Minister Modi used to describe India as, during his recent USA visit.
A brief thread on democratic institutions in India much before Greeks in BC era and before Magna Carta in AD era. 1/5
A brief thread on democratic institutions in India much before Greeks in BC era and before Magna Carta in AD era. 1/5
More than 2500 years ago, almost 200 before the Greeks, Republic of Licchavis in present day Bihar was was governed by elected representatives in city assemblies. This elected assembly elected its own leaders and had a shared Constitution like code.
Moraraji Desai on same. 2/5
Moraraji Desai on same. 2/5
Or take the Buddhist institution of Sangha-a form of governing assembly.
Buddhists who used to follow the practice of discussion, debate & voting to make collective decisions and for a significant period of Indian history this was the norm. Much before anywhere in the world. 3/5
Buddhists who used to follow the practice of discussion, debate & voting to make collective decisions and for a significant period of Indian history this was the norm. Much before anywhere in the world. 3/5
Magna Carta is mythically associated with the concept of Democracy & Rights in the Western World.
Basaveshwara created the institution of Anubhava Mantapa almost 50 years before. It was a pathbreaking institution open to all - without discrimination - for free flow of ideas. 4/5
Basaveshwara created the institution of Anubhava Mantapa almost 50 years before. It was a pathbreaking institution open to all - without discrimination - for free flow of ideas. 4/5
It suited the Nehruvian and Left politics to deny India's own historical achievements.
The truth is, India has been home to democratic ideals much before the world understood it.
PM Modi is absolutely right in describing India as "Mother of Democracy". It is our heritage. 5/5
The truth is, India has been home to democratic ideals much before the world understood it.
PM Modi is absolutely right in describing India as "Mother of Democracy". It is our heritage. 5/5
One more example of Democracy in India centuries before Magna Carta
The Uttaramerur inscription from Tamil Nadu dated around 920 A.D. in the reign of Parantaka Chola.
Written constitution of the village assembly, the qualification of candidates etc.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
The Uttaramerur inscription from Tamil Nadu dated around 920 A.D. in the reign of Parantaka Chola.
Written constitution of the village assembly, the qualification of candidates etc.
thehindu.com/news/national/…
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