Free and fair elections is merit and demerit democracy
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free and fair elections is needed for a democracy
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Merits of elections in a democracy are as follows :
(i) In elections people choose who will make laws for them.
(ii) People choose those who will form the government and take major decisions on behalf of them.
(iii) People choose the party whose policies will guide the government and lawmaking.
Demerits of elections in a democracy are as follows :
(i) A sense of disunity and ‘factionalism’ is created by elections. It promotes ‘party-politics’ in areas.
(ii) Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another.
(iii) Parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections.
(iv) Sensible long-term policies are not formulated because leaders and politicians have pressure to win electoral fights.
(v) Unhealthy competition prevents some good people who may wish to serve the country to take part in election process.