In an era marked by a perpetual struggle for democracy, the recent findings of a comprehensive study shed light on a disquieting reality: global scepticism regarding the fairness of elections and a disturbing inclination towards strong, undemocratic leadership.
Most East Asian and Southeast Asian countries chose to become economically fit for democracy. India provided a contrasting model.
Shah said that the family members (Congress) were not worried about the country but about themselves.
The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) led by Jayant Chaudhary is the NDA's partner in Uttar Pradesh.
In particular, Korea, one of the poorest countries and one of the military dictatorships 50 years ago, is proud to have become a prosperous country and hold a democracy summit.
In a series of tweets Naidu said, "On Panchayati Raj Day, I would like to convey my appreciation to all the members of the Panchayats across the country for their incessant efforts in strengthening democracy at the grassroots level by implementing schemes and programmes of the Centre and State Governments."
Pointing to the fact that he was addressing the members of the state Assembly when India is celebrating ''Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'', the President said that there is no better place than Gujarat to celebrate freedom and its ''Amrit Mahotsav''.
Chief Guest Lokpal Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh said India got its Constitution after independence.
"Today, the festival of democracy has entered its sixth phase in Uttar Pradesh. I humbly urge upon all the voters to take part in this festival by casting their votes. Each of the votes being cast by you add to strengthening of democracy," the Prime Minister said while tweeting in Hindi language.
"I am sorry to tell you that in West Bengal a voter does not have that freedom. It is totally missing. We have seen post-poll violence of unprecedented level for those who dared to vote according to their right had to pay price with their life. Postpoll violence of that gravity - - arson, loot, rape, killings -- unheard of. We were put to shame before national and global community..."
