Lokshahi

Lokshahi, meaning "Democracy" in Marathi and several other Indian languages, is a system of government where the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected representatives under a free electoral system. It emphasizes the principles of popular sovereignty, political equality, and majority rule, while also protecting the rights of minorities and individual liberties. Lokshahi typically involves free and fair elections, freedom of speech and expression, an independent judiciary, and a system of checks and balances to prevent the abuse of power. The term encompasses various forms of democratic governance, including parliamentary democracy and presidential democracy, each with its own specific structures and processes. The successful functioning of a Lokshahi relies on informed citizen participation, respect for the rule of law, and a commitment to the values of tolerance and compromise.