Question

do the millions of poor people have really any control over the functioning of elected representatives?​

Answer 1

Answer:

In India, the poor and disadvantaged castes vote proportionally more than the rich and the upper castes, and often more than those in developed democracies.

Not all elected state governments have pro-poor policies, but the poor have higher expectations of the state than the rich.

the nature of politics in India means that poverty alleviation is not just an economic imperative but a political necessity for elected politicians. To achieve this, the state needs to mediate between various institutions, ensure fair play through the efficient regulation of markets, and implement transfer and taxation policies to redistribute resources from rich to poor.

therefore there is not any enigma for indigent people over the functioning of elected reparesentatives.

IT RUNS BY THE LAWS  ,AS PER ELECTION RULES.

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