On Equality

India is a democracy. In the class 6 book, we looked at the key elements of a democratic government. These include people's participation, the resolution of conflict, and equality and justice. Equality is a key feature of democracy and influences all aspects of its functioning. In this chapter you will read more about equality - what it is, why it is important in a democracy, and whether or not everyone is equal in India. Let's begin by looking at Kanta's story.