opposition parties are important for the smooth functioning of democracy.justify?
- The very essence of democracy is widespread participation.
- Merely winning an election only gives the party the mandate to form the government.
- To keep the government in check and effective and vocal opposition is needed.
- It is the opposition which faults the government on policy issues.
- A healthy opposition ensures meaningful debate on all laws being passed.
- The opposition completes the entire circle of democracy by providing one of the means of checking power.