Democracy which postulate enlightenment, is, by and large a blessing and illiteracy, which implies ignorance, is a menace.
How can both coexist? Democracy assumes that there is high degree of political consciousness among the public, a fair degree of intelligence and education, and adequate amount of knowledge about public affairs, high regard for national interest and sense of good citizenship.
“Why democratic System is Weak in Pakistan: Causes and Solutions”
Pakistan has been in quest for stable democratic system from its very inception. The process of its democratization has been slow and passive. Its nature has remained fragile. It has been showing high vulnerability towards non democratic interventions. Besides, it has been easily falling prey to non-civilian forces. As a result, Pakistan has been continuously failing to offer what a democracy promises. Such pathetic scenario has various reasons behind it at all three levels: State, government and society.
This Essay attempts to pin point and analyze the reasons behind such fragile and weak nature of democracy in Pakistan and extends recommendations along with identifying various means and players especially youth for strengthening democratic process in Pakistan to make it promising and delivering.