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Democracy India’s strength regardless of Chinese model

Dec. 2 (IANS): Democracy is India’s greatest strength and the world should view this system as a development-enabler than as an impediment, especially when comparisons are made with a country like China, noted economist Jagdish Bhagwati said.

‘In relation to China, it is an inevitable comparison we’ve had for decades, ever since we began developing. The two countries have always been compared. Our democracy is an enormous advantage. In fact, more than that. It is conducive to development,’ he said.

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