ELECTORAL REFORMS IN INDIA: NEEDS, ISSUES, AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

India, being the largest democracy in the world, needs a robust and efficient electoral system to maintain the integrity of its democratic process. Over the years, several electoral reforms have been implemented to ensure free and fair elections, but there are still many challenges that need to be addressed. This article aims to discuss the needs, issues, and challenges of electoral reforms in India. The study is based on a review of existing literature and analysis of data from various sources. The findings indicate that there is a need for comprehensive electoral reforms in India to address issues such as corruption, criminalization of politics, voter education, and electoral funding. The challenges faced in implementing these reforms include resistance from political parties, lack of political will, and the need for consensus among stakeholders. The article concludes that electoral reforms are necessary to strengthen democracy in India and calls for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to ensure their effective implementation.

Keywords

Electoral reforms, democracy, corruption