Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy. Comment.

If the citizenry is vigilant, politics becomes much more public-spirited.

For example: As citizens, we are a bit like the audience in a music concert; we are not the main performers interpreting the song and melody. But we set the agenda and appreciate the output and put in new requests. Have you noticed that musicians perform better when they know the audience is knowledgeable and appreciative.

(i)Vigilant citizens are a must for the successful working of a democracy because they possess awakening, reason and ability to reflect on the actions of their representatives.

(ii)If vigilant citizens see politicians defecting from parties, making false promises and tall claims, manipulating different sections of the society, pursuing personal or group interests ruthlessly, these vigilant citizens can challenged this by taking various public platform.

(iii)They can protest and organise demonstrations to persuade the government to change the existing outdated laws or to frame or pass new laws and regulations.

(iv)Vigilant citizens have the capability to check wrong policies and corruption persisting among government officials and leaders.