Question

Read the given source carefully and answer the questions that follow:
“There cannot be any divided loyalty”
Govind Ballabh Pant emphasized to become loyal citizens. For the success of democracy one must train himself in the art of self-discipline. In democracies one should care less for himself and more for others. All loyalties must exclusively be centred round the State. If in a democracy, you create rival loyalties, or you create a system in which any individual or group, instead of suppressing his extravagance, cares nought for larger or other interests, then democracy is doomed.
(32.1) How has Pant described the key to the success of democracy?

Hint:

Link the concept of loyalty to the overall framework of democracy while answering such questions.

Answer 1

Pant described loyalty to the State as the key to democracy’s success. Citizens must prioritize the nation’s interests over personal or group interests to ensure democracy functions effectively.