Question

what are the challenges faced by indian democracy in respect to free and fair elections

Answer 1

Major challenges are :

(i) Foundation challenge

(ii) Challenge of expansion

(iii) Challenge of deepening of democracy.

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

Decentralization 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.

Answer 2

decision are delayed as many are consulted.
Camdidates play dirty tricks to win the elections .