Question

What are the challenges to free and fair elections in India? (class 9 question)

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

The following are some of the challenges to free and fair elections in India:

1. While wealthy candidates and political parties cannot guarantee victory, they have a significant and unfair edge over smaller parties and independents.
2. Candidates with criminal affiliations have been able to get a 'ticket' from significant parties in several parts of the country.
3. Some families have a stronghold on political parties, and tickets are given to relatives of these families.
4. Ordinary citizens frequently have little choice in elections because both big parties' policies and behavior are very similar.
5. Smaller parties and independent candidates have a significant disadvantage over larger parties.