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The revival of democracy in its undiluted form in 1988 had generated a sense of euphoria throughout the country. The expectations were high, hopes were rekindled for economic well being of general masses and a path to normalcy was envisioned. The situation today is nowhere close to those original expectations and there is a growing sense of resentment against the encroaching forces of privilege and patronage getting a firm hold on the economy. The authoritarian regimes devoid oflegitimate political power, are, perforce, impelled to use the instruments of state power to win or maintain coalitions, build up new alliances or take coercive measures against recalcitrant individuals and groups. But why is that the democratically elected governments, brought to power by the popular mandate ofa majority of the electorate, also persist in pursuing the same methods.

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World Bank

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1-17-1996

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5

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