Colorful, vibrant and seeking total participation of its citizens - that is what Indian democracy is all about. Part 5 of 'The Making of a Nation' highlights the momentous events that are the milestones of Indian democracy. Covering some of these milestones - the general elections, rise and fall of the Congress party, Nehru's death, the coming to power of the Communist Party in Kerala, coalition formed by the Janata Party, and finally, the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhithe film underlines that democracy cannot be taken for granted. Media as the 4th estate of the country is also discussed in this episode. The sheer vitality with which democracy is practiced in the country is proof that this form of governance by the people, of the people and for the people is here to stay.

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