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> Just because a government is elected through the process of voting, does not mean that it is accountable to the people Isn't that true everywhere? in every d

> Just because a government is elected through the process of voting, does not mean that it is accountable to the people Isn't that true everywhere? in every democracy? Why do you think there are three equally powerful branches of govt., the legislation, the judiciary and the military? Indian constitution has good measure of checks and balances. If the ruling govt. passes a law, the opposition can always go to court and challenge the constitutionality of the law. > robust democracy Tell me what are the facets of a robust democracy and lets see if its applicable to Indian Constitution and political system.

srean 5y ago
> Indian constitution has good measures of checks and balances Occasionally these institutions are manned by people with a spine to stand up to the government. Most of the time they aren't and are at best stooges. Arnab Goswami (think a cheap Bill O'rielly wannabe) gets bail via a specially expedited hearing by the supreme court, jumping the queue of cases whereas students, reporters languish in jail for trumped up terror charges pressed by these stooge organizations.