Context: Practising social democracy in India requires certain steps to be followed.
Social democracy vs Democratic socialism (A double burner system political-economic system)
Issues with double burner system in India: While France enjoys both Social Democracy (liberal social benefits) and Democratic Socialism (waves of nationalization), India’s double burner is stranded -
Way Forward: Steps to be taken to become a social democracy
Conclusion: If India is to be a functioning social democracy, it has to stop practising state capitalism while creating a disciplined tax system and reining in corporate power.