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When was democracy introduced in India? Examine its relevance? Or Introduction of democracy in 1950 was a revolutionary step. Explain it briefly.

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Democracy was introduced in India in 1950 with the enforcement of our Constitution.

- It was a very revolutionary step because in the post- British Era, India was suffering from poverty, economic disparity, agricultural backwardness, illiteracy, unemployment and above all, a very low economic growth rate.

- And the introduction of parliamentary democracy with universal adult franchise created a conducive environment for the masses and raised a new hope of prosperity.

- The first very successful attempt in this regard was the first general election of our country in 1952 based on universal adult franchise and fundamental rights. Hence, since 1950 after the introduction of democracy, our country has got a dignified nature of "Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic republic" with, "Brotherhood and Internationalism" as it goals.