Question

Local governance is the foundation of –

Answer 1

Democracy is rule by the people directly or indirectly. Whereas, Local governance is an example of devolution of powers or decentralization. It provides power to govern to the people at local level. Therefore, local governance establishes foundation of democracy as both have citizens or people at its core.

Answer 2

Local governments are the base of a Democracy, because people’s participation is necessary to make a vibrant democracy. Nehru once said that “the powers should be vested to the people of village. Let them work despite their all errors, no need to be feared ”.