Democracy Increases Corruption

GROUP – 5
INDER P REET SINGH
BIKA S KU MAR SA H
AMIT KUMAR
VINEET SA NWAL
MD. ZIKRU LLAH
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Introduction
Democracy and Corruption: Two Different Sides of a
Coin
Corruption as a barrier in Development
Role of General People
Conclusion
 Introduction

The great thinkers spread ideas of democracy and

freedom with a view to establishing a global welfare
society.
But in application, the great ideas gave rise to
corruption obstructing to equalization attempts even by
a sincere state.
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The interconnection between democracy and corruption is

well known, when a few persons tried, quite successfully,
to control and swindle the national economy by raising
the slogan of democracy
All possible pretexts for exploitation and invasion
continue even to this day when more people crave for
democracy, seeking, at the same time, more
wealth through any means.
 Democracy and Corruption: Two Different Sides of a Coin

Corruption is all-pervasive passes through each and

every branch of life and society.
Political parties in West as well as East, with no
exceptions, thrive in corrupt politics and democracy
provides convenient platforms for making as much
wealth as it would be possible in a given situation.
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Anti-corruption agencies exist in addition to the corrupt

bureaucracy and politicians network and they make very
little or no difference to the corrupt world.
In the absence of free or genuine media concerns, the
corruption has emerged as an independent institution.
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Loyal media also play a hide-and -seek role in corruption

investigation efforts.
Freedom in democracy also give freedom to the people
for corrupt practices for their own benefits.
Democracy considered everyone equal, but in practice it
is same as dictatorship. In dictatorship there is one king
while in democracy there are many king, making situation
worst.
 Corruption: Barrier in Development

Political corruption, the misuse by government officials

of their governmental powers for illegitimate, usually
secret, private gain, makes societal institutions totally
corrupt.
Corruption is a very serious social and societal evil and it
cuts into mass welfare and equality of chances,
particularly for the have-nots.
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Corruption generates economic distortions in the public

sector by diverting public investment into capital projects
where bribes and kickbacks are more plentiful.
Corruption undermines economic development by
generating considerable distortions and inefficiency.
Individuals enter politics mainly to amaze, sustain
and further enhance wealth.
 Some Example: Across The World

Political parties in West as well as East, with no

exceptions, thrive in corrupt politics and democracy
provides convenient platforms for making as much
wealth as it would be possible in a given situation.
Russian President's anti-corruption drive in Russia is
badly criticized in the US and West for obvious reasons:
their own company interests are also affected. 
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US & UK elections.
Raise of Musharraf in Pakistan.
Case of Lallu Prasad.
Recent case of Nepal.
 Measures to Reduce Corruption

Prevention through Increased Accountability &

Transparency
Raising Public Awareness
Privatization
Strengthening non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
and the media
Inform citizens about their rights
 Conclusion

Corruption is an integral part of democracy. Corruption

can not be totally removed form democracy, it only be
reduced.
No political party is above luster and no body enters
politics if that were not to benefit them foremost.
The excuses like, When every body else is rich, why not
we, is one of the major reason of increased level of
corruption.
Corruption is great barrier in development.