India a civilisation state reappearing on global stage: Jaishankar
The Hindu
It will naturally contribute more to the world as its capabilities grow, says External Affairs Minister
Indian democracy has become more “culturally rooted”, said External Affairs Minister Jaishankar on Wednesday. Addressing a webinar organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), he said India is a “civilisation state” that is reappearing on the world stage.
“Contemporary India’s sense of pride in its electoral democracy is visible. The consciousness of the power of an individual’s vote even among socially and economically under privileged voters is a statement of how precious this privilege remains. ... The quality and morality of democracy however lies beyond just numbers. It can be found in the transitioning of the Indian society to a deeper, more culturally rooted and a more authentic identity,” said Mr. Jaishankar arguing that the democracy was enriched by this process.
The international event was organised to mark the International Day of Democracy and the event was titled “Independent India at 75: Democratic Tradition.”
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