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This is an archive article published on February 25, 2013

Idea Exchange

Idea Exchange provides students with an opportunity to interact with power influencers and thought leaders,besides our journalists. This week’s guest was Salman Bashir,Pakistan's High Commissioner to India

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Akriti Pandey (student,DPS RK Puram):For the first time,perhaps,Pakistan’s elected government will complete a full term in office. Is this a reaffirmation of democracy? What explains it?

Salman Bashir:I can say that democracy is the norm,it is the way forward. Democracy,for India and for Pakistan,has been a reality. I think there is a very deep realisation in Pakistan that democracy must function,must consolidate,and,must deliver.

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