Abstract
India’s freedom signalled the end of European imperialism and new start of rule of people in India through democratic principles, values and norms. Democracy, equality and fundamental rights became the core value of India’s constitution. Indian constitution accepted parliamentary democracy because freedom struggle has given experience of democratic value to Indians. Democracy believes in the people and their political rights. Parliamentary democracy has taken steps to protect the democratic principles, trust and values from structural flaws. In this regard, electoral process and electoral politics is the life and soul for consolidation of parliamentary democratic system in India. The free and fair elections are fundamental basis for success of democracy. Political stability can secure through people’s political participation. Electoral system is necessary and important instrument to make parliamentary democracy work. Under the constitutional values and guidelines of election commission free and fair elections are held at regular intervals in India. To make them from free of flaws it is essential to reform the electoral system from time to time. This paper evaluates need, issues and challenges for electoral reforms in India. Keywords: Parliamentary Democracy, Democratic principles, Political Participation, Election, Political Stability, Electoral Reform DOI: 10.7176/PPAR/10-9-03 Publication date: September 30 th 2020
Highlights
Indian constitution has accepted parliamentary democracy and has given right to vote on the principle of universal adult franchise
Elections are important features of parliamentary democracy which is held at regular intervals from time to time
Free and fair elections are essential for the political stability and healthy democracy
Summary
Indian constitution has accepted parliamentary democracy and has given right to vote on the principle of universal adult franchise. There is no other option for FPTP in the Indian parliamentary democracy In this regard, time to time electoral reforms are essential for the healthy democracy, faith of the Indian citizens in this electoral system, free and fair elections. Electoral reforms refer to introduction of best practices in ensuring better responsible parliamentary democracy, removal of structural flaws, clean politics, honest politicians, maintain citizens’ trust, true representation and so on. The Need for electoral reforms has been felt mainly due to fulfil the aspirations of young generation, prohibit the criminalization of politics, discourage the muscles and money power, stop the misuse of the government machinery, enhance the trust in the eyes of of citizens, make election commission stronger, make election commission independent and employ the use of technology in electoral process.
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