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New temple of Democracy
formation, governance, and administration. These are
Special Gallery for Workers the defining characteristics of democracy. In most
places, emphasising this type of system is referred
A digital gallery dedicated to the work of workers to as democracy. However, in India, democracy
is a sacrament. Democracy is the value of life, the
in the new Parliament has been set up. These
way of life, and the soul of the nation's life in India.
galleries will also remind future generations that
India's democracy is a system that has evolved over
the constitution is the foundation of democracy,
centuries. In a democracy, life is the mantra for India;
but so is the contribution of workers. This
it is both the element and the mechanism of the
motivation will pave the way for hard work and
system. The arrangements and procedures changed
success. This could be the first time in history.
from time to time, but the soul remained democracy.
When we confidently sing the glory of our democratic
Certification of labour
history, it is felt that India is the mother of democracy.
The power contained in India's democracy is reviving
On September 26, 2021, the Prime Minister
the country's development and instilling new hope in
directed the creation of a digital museum
its citizens. Democracy in India is being renewed on a
for all construction workers, which would
daily basis, unlike in many other countries around the
include their names, location names,
world where a different situation is being created in
photographs, and personal information. The
terms of democratic processes. In many democratic
goal is to acknowledge their contribution to the
countries, voter turnout has been steadily declining
construction work. All workers have also been
in recent years. On the contrary, voter turnout in India
directed to provide a certificate detailing their
is increasing with each election. Women and youth
role and contribution to this effort.
are increasingly participating in this as well. Along
with good governance, democracy has always been
an important means of resolving differences and
contradictions in India. Diverse perspectives and
points of view all contribute to a healthy democracy.
Indian democracy has progressed with the goal of
ensuring that differences do not become differences
of opinion.
Every decision with the
spirit of the nation first
Guru Nanak Dev has also said, जब लगु दुनिआ रहीए
िािक। नकछु सुनिए, नकछु कनहए।। That is, as long as
the world exists, the dialogue should go on. To say
something and to hear something—this is the soul
of communication. This is the soul of democracy.
There may be differences in policies and politics,
but we are all about public service, so there should
be no differences in the end goal. Whether the
debate takes place inside or outside Parliament, the
determination to serve the nation and dedication
to the national interest should be reflected at
all times. Today, with the resolution of the new
Parliament House becoming a reality, everyone
must remember that it is their responsibility to
maintain the optimism about democracy that is the
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