Practicing Success
The birth of an independent India occurred amidst challenging circumstances and the arduous task of nation-building. In contrast to many other countries that opted against democracy, citing the need for national unity and potential conflicts, India faced similar conditions. After gaining freedom from colonialism, these countries witnessed non-democratic forms of governance, such as nominal democracy controlled by a single leader, one-party rule, or direct military control. Although non-democratic regimes initially promised a return to democracy, they proved entrenched and difficult to remove once established. |
What were the different forms of non-democratic rule experienced by countries after gaining independence? |
Nominal democracy controlled by one leader. Constitutional monarchy. Multi-party rule with rotating leadership. Direct rule by a foreign power. |
Nominal democracy controlled by one leader. |
The birth of an independent India occurred amidst challenging circumstances and the arduous task of nation-building. In contrast to many other countries that opted against democracy, citing the need for national unity and potential conflicts, India faced similar conditions. After gaining freedom from colonialism, these countries witnessed non-democratic forms of governance, such as nominal democracy controlled by a single leader, one-party rule, or direct military control. Although non-democratic regimes initially promised a return to democracy, they proved entrenched and difficult to remove once established. |