Sensitivity, accountability, participation and reforms pillars of Indian democracy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday outlined sensitivity, accountability, participation and reform orientation as four pillars of the Indian democratic governance while participating in the main Leaders' Plenary Session of the Summit for Democracy hosted by US President Joe Biden.

This closed-door Session saw interventions from 12 select countries, including India, sources informed.

Modi emphasised the need for democratic countries to deliver on values enshrined in their constitutions. He stressed that principles of democracy should also guide global governance; and that given technology's ability to impact democracy positively or negatively, technology companies should contribute to preserving open and democratic societies.


Modi will deliver India's national statement at the Summit on Friday. In his remarks on Thursday, Modi also recalled that exactly on this date 75 years ago, India's Constituent Assembly had held its first session. He highlighted India's civilizational ethos as one of the original sources of democracy.

Modi further said that the democratic spirit, including respect for rule of law and pluralistic ethos, is ingrained in Indians. "The Indian Diaspora carries it too, thereby contributing to economic well-being and social harmony of their adopted homes."