Question

'Holding elections of any kind is not sufficient'. Explain.

Answer 1

Elections in Mexico went against the policy that a democracy must be based on a free and fair election where those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. Since its independence in 1930, Mexico holds elections after every six years to elect its President. Until 2000, the election was won by a party called Institutional Revolutionary Party. Opposition parties did contest elections, but never managed to win. Media largely ignored the activities of opposition political parties except to criticise them. The polling booths were shifted from one place to another in the last minute, which made it difficult for people to cast their votes. From the above example, it is clear, that holding elections in not sufficient. The elections must offer a real choice between political alternatives. And it should be possible for people to use this choice to remove the existing rulers if they wish so.