Question

what are voter list , what are the steps taken by Election Commissioner to bring about free and fair elections ,what make an election democratic in India ,function of election commissioner ,what are the challenges of free and fair election and democracy

Answer 1

# once the constituent CSR decided the next step is to decide who can and who cannot vote this decision cannot be left to anyone till the last day. in a democratic election the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone. this list is officially in called the electoral roll and is commonly known as the voters list.
# 1) Independent and impartial function of election commission
2) implementation of the code of conduct
3) instruct of the state government to follow certain guidelines
4) officials during election duty must function under the control of the election commission
# in order to have election process more democratic there a few period sites like;
1) one vote one value: to choose the representative everyone must have 1 Note with equal value. this is to avoid any type of conflicting situation.
2) regular election: they should be regular elections in every democratic country so that the people have the choice at regular intervals.3) free and fair elections: in order to ensure a fair chance to the people there should be free and fair election in every democratic country
4) political competition: in order to have democratic election parties Candidate should be free to contest elections and should offer some real choice to the voters.
# the main functions of election commissioner are as follows:-
1) Election Commissioner can implement the code of conduct and punish any party or candidates guilty of breaking or violating any rule.
2) Election Commissioner text decision on every aspect of conducting and controlling elections from the time of declaration of elections to the announcement of results.
3) during the period of elections Election Commission can order the government to follow its guidelines on matters including transfer of government officials.
4) during election Election Commissioner discharges duty to government officials. thus on election duty government officers work under the control of election commission.
5) in the present political scenario the election commission has expanded its power. Now the election commission reprimand the government and administration for their lapses.it can even order for repoll.
# 1) during the election candidates of the ruling party sometimes misuse the government facilities and machinery. this should be avoided.
2) sometimes in order to win an election candidates and parties use a lot of money and muscle power which is harmful for free and fair election.
3) to manipulate the elections the ruling party tries to include false name by excluding genuine names in the voters list.
4) very often leaders of different political parties put on allegations against one another which in turn leads to mutual conflict.
5) sometimes in order to win election political leaders you started tricks and illegal methods which are harmful for the successful working of democracy.

Answer 2

Among political scientists, the existence of free and fair elections on a regular basis is considered the minimal condition for a democracy (democratic regime) (Dahl 1971; Diamond 1999).