Time magazine quotes British Council's Next Generation Report to say that only 23% of youths interviewed in Pakistan believe democracy has been good for Pakistan.
32% felt military rule will be more effective, 38% advocated implementation of Shari'a and only 29% thought democracy is the way forward. Why are they disillusioned with democracy? It is obviously because of corrupt ways of Pakistani leaders.
Would Indian youth think differently? Perhaps not. Political leaders in India have tarnished the image of democracy beyond repair. Corruption is rampant. Judicial system is so dilatory that law-breakers are seldom punished. If the system is not streamlined early, the ordinary citizen may rationalise that it is imprudent to adhere to laws and be at a disadvantage.
32% felt military rule will be more effective, 38% advocated implementation of Shari'a and only 29% thought democracy is the way forward. Why are they disillusioned with democracy? It is obviously because of corrupt ways of Pakistani leaders.
Would Indian youth think differently? Perhaps not. Political leaders in India have tarnished the image of democracy beyond repair. Corruption is rampant. Judicial system is so dilatory that law-breakers are seldom punished. If the system is not streamlined early, the ordinary citizen may rationalise that it is imprudent to adhere to laws and be at a disadvantage.
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