Article 20 (Democratic state)

Article 20 of the Constitution establishes that India is a democratic state, meaning it is ruled by elected representatives of the people. It affirms that sovereignty resides with the people, who exercise their power through voting. The article emphasizes that India’s government operates based on democratic principles, including free and fair elections, political equality, and respecting individual rights. It also underscores the importance of maintaining democratic institutions and processes, ensuring that government authority is derived from the people’s will, and protecting democratic values against any form of dictatorship or authoritarian rule.