Electoral reforms in a democracy is a continuous process. In light of this statement suggest some electoral reforms. ( Polity)

Democracy success depends upon the conduct of free and fair elections. Hence electoral reforms is must to ensure a vibrant democracy. Reforms are itself dynamic in nature. The electoral reforms can be grouped as under:

• Reforms to cleanse the electoral system
• Debarring criminally tainted politicians from contesting , fast track courts and special courts
• Checking money power
• Empowering the EC to de register defunct and dubious parties
• State funding or setting up of National electoral fund
• Reforms to make EC stronger and independent
• Appointment of election commissioners through collegium
• Elevation to CEC on the criteria of seniority
• Protection from removal only through impeachment as available to CEC
• Reforms to make electoral system more efficient
• Introduction of Totalizer machine
• Reforms in political parties
• All political parties must compulsorily make public their audited accounts every year.
• Auditing of accounts by CAG
• Scrutiny powers to CAG and CEC

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