A study of the elections in India.

1. The Electoral System in India
-KARTIKEY BAJPAYEE
Std. XII

2. • India achieved its independence in 1947 and was
declared a republic in 1950.
• Since then, we have followed a representative
democratic system.
• This project is targeted at highlighting the
weaknesses of the electoral system of our nation and
suggesting the possible remedies for the same.
Introduction

3. The Weaknesses
• Lack of internal democracy within political parties.
• Absence of consideration of public opinion.
• Regular cases of corruption and booth-capturing.
• Absence of ethical leaders.
• Abuse of political power by the politicians.

4. The Weaknesses
• Division of the society to attain political gains.
• Absence of moral ethics.
• Poor management of the democratic institutions
within the country.
• Dynastic succession within political parties.

5. • Reforms to promote democracy within the political
parties.
• Right to recall – right to the citizens to recall elected
representative, if not satisfied.
• Right to recall – right to the citizens to reject all
candidates, if wish to do so.
• Enhancement in the powers of election commission.
The Possible Remedies

6. • Avoiding dynastic succession within political
parties.
• Reduction of the number of political parties.
• Steps to minimize instances of corruption and booth-
capturing.
The Possible Remedies

7. Conclusions
• There can be tremendous improvement in the
electoral system of the country by some serious
reforms, as discussed earlier.
• The development of the nation can take place,
genuinely, only if the electoral system is improved.
• The decentralization of political powers can enable
better electoral system within the country.