Eutopia in Democracy

 I don't think democracy can bring eutopia. Our sense of Eutopia in governance takes heavy clues from "Ram Rajya", which in present is perceived as religious aligned doctrine. The idea takes clues from the epic Ramayana and it's logical to name it after Ram. 

What is the idea "Ram Rajya" and why India a democracy can learn to create a Eutopia society. Ram never was elected as a leader, he was born as the eldest son to a powerful king. But his character is something to learn from and still relevant for people who are elected as leaders.  These characteristics are inclusivity, respecting diverse views, and integrity of character that doesn't change with convenience.  However it was a bit easier for him to be a god among humans and not facing elections every five years.

Ram rajya equates to prosperity and equal treatment for its subjects, respecting meritocracy in administration, and a diplomacy of strong almost filial relationship with neighbours. This is what we can learn from it.

However it's not easy to achieve in democracy where parties fight among themselves dividing the society. Ram Rajya represents unity in political ideology, however, the very construct of democracy gives rise to divided political ideologies. It brings hatred and discomfort. So how can a democracy achieve Eutopia.

 Democracy is of the people,  for the people but should be a little less of by the people. Elections are easy to use and easy to implement. An imperfect society will only choose imperfection. Further creating more corruption, divide and false narrative and appeasement. Elections are bound to do that. 

I had a dream, which glimpsed into a rough blueprint to achieve a eutopia democracy. It's rooted in selection and not election. Based on meritocracy where the "supreme leader" comes from a proven track record and paves the way when a more competent alternative is there. People need to choose "national agenda" and key issues, not people.

The election process needs to change to cater to the best way to define "National Agenda". The most difficult part of this puzzle is the selection committee, which can be very objective leaving no room for subjectivity in the matter. 

The ministers need to select their leader. But the ministers themselves need a proven record and trial as a subject matter expert to drive the national agenda in their respective field. Each ministry is almost independently chosen but still expected to work collaboratively. We don't need a political party to dictate ideology and move away from popular leaders. 

Easier said then done but then that a dream