Question

Explain any four challenges faced by election system in India ?

Answer 1

There are several challenges which are faced by the election system in India.

The first and the foremost challenge is the wrong use of money and power.

Many politicians try to get votes by distributing tickets.

This results in an unfair decision and corrupt political practices.

Caste and religion disparity is another tool which is used in a wrong manner for the benefit of the parties.

Sometimes politicians end up spreading hatred among two different caste groups for filling up their vote bank.

Thirdly, Media sources often get paid by the politicians to print the news in their favor.

Such type of fake media services not only influences the opinions of the public but also leads to the win of an undeserving party.

Lastly, lack of awareness among the voters is posing a major threat to the election system in the country.

Answer 2

Major challenges are :

(i) Foundational challenge

(ii) Challenge of expansion

(iii) Challenge of deepening of democracy.

The main challenge to democracy in India is the  challenge of expansion.

Decentralisation of powers and applying the  basic principle of democratic government  across all the regions, have been developed;  but still more is to be done. Inclusion of women  and minority groups is still a challenge. All the  decisions should be in the arena of democratic  control. To get this thing to be done and possess  is a big challenge.

Some other challenges to democracy include :

(i) Constitutional design

(ii) Federalism and its functions

(iii) Elections

(iv) Democratic rights.