Cannot Quote by Sushma Swaraj
“Democracy cannot be imagined without Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha, and they cannot be imagined without MPs and MLAs.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Democratic Governance, India, 2015
Democracy relies on both national and state legislative bodies, and their members are essential to its function.
In simple terms: Democracy needs both parliament and state assemblies with their members.
Support and engage with representatives at all levels.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- voting
- policy advocacy
- community meetings
- public forums
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure state issues receive attention?
- What role do local legislators play in national policy?
Local issues may be overlooked if focus stays only on national level.