Continuity of democratic system precursor to cement democracy

Islamabad: Senate Chairman Mian Raza Rabbani in an exclusive interaction with senior journalists, columnists, anchor persons and analysts at Parliament House has observed that continuity of the democratic system is precursor to strengthening the foundation of democracy in the country.

“And it is, therefore, very important to provide a chance for smooth transfer of powers from one civilian government to another in a peaceful and democratic manner to give democracy a chance to flourish,” Rabbani said.

He opined that strong resilience and support on the part of parliament, people and political stakeholders would help avert derailment of democratic system. While answering questions, he observed that the young generation needs to be given the realisation that democracy was never a bed of roses and it was due to the continuous struggle of the civil society, labour class and political workers that upheld democracy and were subjected to brutalities in the shape of imprisonments, death by hangings and lashes.

Rabbani, however, emphasised that efforts and struggle for continuity of the democratic system must also be preserved. Regarding philosophy behind establishing Senate Museum, the Senate chairman said that in addition to the previous initiatives of Gali-e-Dastoor and Monument of Unsung Heroes of Democracy, the museum would further help in creation of awareness among the masses for democratic struggle.

He said that the Senate had its own history and it was highly imperative for any society or institution to know its history to progress and prosper. He however, pointed out that institutions can’t live and grow without their history. He further said that our democratic process was passing through a transitionary phase but continuity of the system is panacea to all the ills that democracy is facing. The chairman of Senate later on accompanied the senior journalists and briefed them about various dioramas of the museum.