Karnataka vhief minister DK Shivakumar
Addressing an event in Bengaluru to mark World Democracy Day, Shivakumar said democracy extended beyond elections and voting, encompassing people’s rights, dignity and participation in governance. When the government respects its people, it becomes democracy,” he said. He said he visited the historic institution at Basavakalyan within three days of assuming office as chief minister.
“If people are afraid of the government, it becomes authoritarianism. Highlighting India’s democratic legacy, Shivakumar referred to the 12th-century Anubhava Mantapa and its principles of equality and public participation. BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said democracy turn into authoritarianism if people lived in fear of the government, and stressed the need to uphold democratic values by ensuring equal dignity and opportunities for all.
“Democracy is not just the right to vote; it is the right to live with dignity,” he said.