Question

Answer in brief.

State the challenges in conducting free and fair elections.

What are the challenges in conducting free and fair elections?

Answer 1

If we take into account the size of our country and the number of voters, conducting elections is truly a challenging task. The election commission has to work in accordance with the law while dealing with these challenges. The challenges before Election Commission in conducting free and fair elections are as follows:

1. Misuse of money:
   Misuse of money takes place to a great extent during elections. This leads to corruption.
2. Criminalisation of Politics:
   Many political parties give election tickets to candidates with criminal backgrounds. This results in the criminalization of politics. Due to this, the Election Commission finds it difficult to ensure that the elections are conducted in a free environment.
3. Violence during elections:
   The extent of violence has increased significantly during elections.
4. Family monopoly in politics:
   To retain a continuing influence on politics, leaders give election tickets to their own relatives. This practice creates a family monopoly in politics.