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democracy in itself is a form of political non-violence.
Democratic Ideals
Political Aspect of Non-Violence: 105
There are three democratic ideals -
Liberty
Equality
Fraternity
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These are interlinked and interdependent. There can be no liberty without equality and fraternity, no equality without liberty and fraternity and no fraternity without liberty and equality.
i) Liberty - An ideal society or state need full liberty. The full liberty means freedom of all. A full liberty or ideal liberty means that which does not disturb other's liberty. The man who wants liberty for is own sake, should never create hurdle on the path of other's liberty. The person who interlopes in other's affairs cannot claim for his own liberty. The liberty of a person is in the protection of other's liberty. Kant and Spencer have the same opinion. The liberty does not mean absence of control and lawlessness. But it lies in the self-control. The person who is self-controlled can enjoy his liberty in true sense. Liberty consists of self-control and tolerance. Only this type of liberty is needed by democratic government. In the democratic life all people care for the happiness of one another. Otherwise democracy may fail. The liberty means pleasures and property of all person living in the territory of a state.
ii) Equality There can be no liberty without equality. In the absence of equality there will be difference between rich and poos educated and uneducated, developed and undeveloped, controlled and uncontrolled etc. which will damage the liberty of society and also affect the national freedom. So without equality liberty cannot be claimed. The equality means removal of all special rights provided on the basis of birth, property, caste, religion and colour.
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