Question

“Elections are considered essential for any representative democracy”. Why?

Answer 1

1. Democracy is defined as a government of the people, for the people, and by the people.
2. India which is the largest democracy in the world in terms of vastness and population government both at the center and in the constituent states are elected for five-year terms.
3. The electorate of so many crores of people in this sub continent participate in the election, held on the basis of universal adult franchise.
4. They send their representatives to both the Parliament and the State Legislative expecting that these representatives will safeguard their interests.
5. And they believe that these representatives will work to attain the goal of progress, prosperity, unity, and integrity of India.
6. When people exercise their franchise, constitute the real source of power in the elections as they make their choice and elect only those in whom they have faith.