Question

What are the challenges to free & fair elections in India? Mention any 3​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The challenges to free and fair elections in India include:

(I) Money power of candidates and political parties

(ii) Criminal elements entering the political fray

(iii) Family politics

(iv) Similarity of parties in policies and practice

(v) Disadvantages of smaller parties and independent candidates.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Elections in India face many challenges when it comes to their fairness.

These include:

 Candidates and parties with a lot of money may not be sure of their victory but they do enjoy a big and unfair advantage over smaller parties and independents.

 In some parts of the country, candidates with criminal connection have been able to push others out of the electoral race and to secure a ‘ticket’ from major parties.

 Some families tend to dominate political parties. Tickets are distributed to relatives from these families.

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