FOR
1. Even after years of democracy, most of the social/economic evils like
poverty, unemployment, illiteracy, casteism, regionalism,
communalism etc., are rampant in present-day society. A democratic
form of government has resulted in the perpetuation of the above evils
because petty, corrupt, self-centered politicians have exploited people
and society.
2. Democracy, which means rule by the majority, in the Indian context
has turned out to be rule by the ignorant majority, - those who cannot
differentiate between good and evil while exercising their franchise.
3. Democratic rule has become synonymous with populistic rule with
welfare measures having more appeal than developmental activities.

AGAINST
1. Among the countries that gained independence during the postwar
period, India's survival as the largest democratic country, despite its
diversities and complexities, and India's emergence as the leading
third world country shows that democracy has not totally failed in India.
The all- round development, which is appreciated by the world at large,
shows that India has achieved good progress.
2. Institutions like a free press, fundamental rights, Directive Principles of
State Policy have encouraged the growth of the individual and a free
society which will go a long way in the overall development of the
nation in the long run.
3. Economic/Social evils cannot be attributed to the democratic form of
government, as they are prevalent even in other forms of government.