01046pab a2200145 454500008004000000100002200040245003000062260000900092300001400101362001200115520069700127650002200824650001400846773004000860180718b2008   xxu||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aChaturvedi, Geeta  aDemocracy in global India  c2008  ap.843-52.  aOct-Dec  aThe present paper tries to emphasise that democracy is not only a political concept, but it is also a philosophy of life. It is a value system which guides the whole perception of man, society and government. Because of its egalitarian character, it is the most desired method of governance to-day. Indian democracy has successful standing of 61 years, but in the era of globalisation, it is facing internal and external constraints. Political parties, people political leaders, public service and media need to reorient themselves to the requirements of new world. With open outlook and strong commitment to conquer the shortcomings, they can meet the multi-faceted challenges. - Reproduced.  aDemocracy - India  aDemocracy  aIndian Journal of Political Science