UNRAVELLING THE COMPLEXITY: CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL DEMOCRACY
AUTHOR – SATYA VRAT PANDEY, STUDENT AT INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW
BEST CITATION – SATYA VRAT PANDEY, UNRAVELLING THE COMPLEXITY: CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL DEMOCRACY, ILE LEX SPECULUM (ILE LS), 1 (1) OF 2023, PG. 523-528, APIS – 3920 – 0036 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.
Abstract
The use of technology in democratic processes, or “digital democracy,”[1] has grown in importance in the twenty-first century. The development of digital technologies in India, a nation renowned for its thriving democratic system, has presented both opportunities and difficulties. This essay examines the idea of digital democracy, including its applicability to India, its promise, and the challenges it faces. It explores topics like cybersecurity, the digital divide, internet disinformation, privacy challenges, and electoral integrity. It also examines steps that can be taken to overcome these obstacles and promote an inclusive, open, and safe digital democracy in India. In India, digital democracy has the potential to significantly increase political accountability, transparency, and involvement. But in order to enjoy these advantages, the problems it encounters must be resolved. To create a thriving digital democratic system, it is imperative to address the digital gap, combat misinformation, protect privacy, ensure election integrity, boost cybersecurity, encourage digital literacy, and rein in hate speech. India can pave the way for an inclusive, transparent, and safe digital democracy that really empowers its people by tackling these issues and taking a comprehensive approach that engages the government, IT businesses, civil society, and citizens.
Keywords : Digital Democracy , Misinformation , Digital Gap , Democracy, Privacy.
[1] Keneth L.Hacker, Digital Democracy : Issues and Theory of Practice (2000)