Fallacy of the concept of “majoritarianism

Abstract

Between the World War 11 and 1980s, the nation-state has been regarded as the sole authority by its political system and ideology. Since then, the nation-states by and large, appear to have lost its authority and legitimacy in many parts of the world. The reasons are many and complex. However, the notion of ‘nation-state’ has drastically changed/changing as the world in which we live is increasingly being integrated. Nevertheless, the following questions could perhaps be asked at this point of history: Can the nation-states guarantee, protect and offer security, social justice, human rights and participatory democracy? Do the nation-states have the will/moral authority to prevent international/civil wars or ethnic conflicts or religious fundamentalism or authoritarianism happening across the globe? In most cases, the nation-states have failed to assert their authority. But, on the contrary, the nation-states quite often acted imminently and repressed the genuine demands expressed/represented by the communities. Its sole justification is to protect the sovereignty and security of the country whenever they are challenged. In the name of national unity, territorial integrity, equality of all citizens and communal2 (sic) parity the State can mobilize all its powerful resources and machinery to reject the genuine demands of the communities. If the circumstances demand, it may even go the extent of invoking genocide or ethnic cleansing to ensure that their interests are protected.