Today is the International Day of Democracy. On the occasion, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu extended his greetings and said, Democracy gives voice to the common man and ensures that all are equal before the rule of law.<br />'' <br />''He also appealed to everybody to strengthen the foundations of Indian democracy and make it more vibrant.<br />'' <br />''On the occasion, Information and Broadcasting Minister  extended his greetings and said, democracy is the best system of governance, accountability, checks and balance.<br />''<br />