Question

Explain the following concept.

Decentralisation of democracy

Answer 1

1. Decentralisation of power is central to democratic government. Decentralisation controls the misuse of power and also creates opportunities for political participation for the common people.
2. The Directive Principles of State Policy include the provisions for democratic decentralisation. One such important provision is regarding empowering the local self-government to make genuine democratic governance a reality.
3. After Independence, several attempts were made toward democratic decentralisation. One such important attempt is the 73rd and 74th amendments to the Indian Constitution; which gave constitutional status to local self-governing institutions and also increased their powers.