Political Science · Indian Political Thought
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
Which of the following is NOT a feature of Jayaprakash Narayan's party-less democracy?
ADispersal of political power
BConstant watch of the representatives by the electing bodies
CMaximum propaganda ✓ Correct
DComparatively less expensive elections
Correct answer: (C) Maximum propaganda — Maximum propaganda is not a feature of J.P. Narayan's party-less democracy, so it is the answer.
Explanation
★Maximum propaganda is not a feature of J.P. Narayan's party-less democracy, so it is the answer.
★His vision aimed to reduce, not amplify, the noise and expense of party-based electioneering.
★Party-less democracy sought the dispersal of political power down to the grassroots, so that is a genuine feature.
★It provided for constant watch over representatives by the bodies that elected them, ensuring accountability.
★It promised comparatively less expensive elections, freed from costly party machinery.
★Influenced by M.N. Roy and the Bhoodan movement, JP wanted to replace conventional politics (Rajniti) with public service (Lokniti).
★He proposed Gram Mandals of elected family representatives and party-less cabinets of capable individuals.
★JP later led the Bihar Movement of 1974 and gave the call for Sampoorna Kranti, or Total Revolution.
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