Evaluate the strengths and limitations of local self government in a democracy.

Solution-
Strengths of local self government-
1. Local government helps uphold democracy in local level.
2.The Local Self-government generally unites the people with democracy and encourages them to participate in its activities without any bias or prejudice.
3.Naturally, it remains rather free from corruption and acts with real social welfare motif.
Weaknesses of local self government-
1.Insufficient funds available at lower level of government like panchayats , NACs which limits scope of development like infrastructure development.
2. Indirect elections to panchayat usually promotes corruption.
3.Lack of clear demarcation of powers and functions of local bodies.
4.city officials are incapable of appreciating state or national problems because of the difference in its nature and scope. This often makes them away from national issues.

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