“The Celebration of India’s Democracy”

The General Elections 2014 has been a great celebration of Indian democracy.  It is the world’s largest democratic elections.  For such an election to be completed peacefully in a fair manner resulting in a democratic change of power is an occasion that does India proud.  The swearing in ceremony  of the Prime Minister  designate Shri Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers  on 26^th May,2014 will be culmination of these celebrations.  Thereafter  the new government shall get down to work.  The invitation to all leaders of SAARC nations to be present  at the ceremony is to showcase  Indian democracy and its strength to the world at large.  It is a democracy event.  It should not be viewed  through the prism  of bilateral issues  between countries.  While celebrating the success of India’s democracy the fact that our neighbours through its leaders will be represented  reaffirms India’s faith in both democracy and greater integration of the region.