What is a Political Party? Suggest three reforms to strengthen today’s political parties so that
they perform their functions well.
Answers
Some suggestions to reform political parties are
(i) Anti-Defection Law prevents elected MLAs and MPs from changing parties. At the same time, this law has made any dissent even more difficult.
(ii) It is mandatory for every candidate to give details of his property and criminal cases pending against him.
(iii) Political parties should maintain a register of its members and have periodic elections for its office bearers.
(iv) Political parties should have one-third seats reserved for women.
(v) The government should give parties money to support their election expenses.
(vi) People should put pressure on political parties through petitions, publicity and agitations.
Some reforms which could strengthen political parties are: A law should be established to regulate the internal affairs of parties, thereby making them more transparent. Women should be given at least one-third tickets. The state should fund election campaigns, thereby eliminating lobbying groups and unfair competition.Read more on Sarthaks.com - https://www.sarthaks.com/5619/suggest-some-reforms-to-strengthen-parties-so-that-they-perform-their-functions-well