Question

Political parties need to face and overcome a number of challenges in order to remain
effective instruments of democracy. Write about any two of such challenges while citing appropriate examples.

Answer 1

Challenges that political parties need to overcome in order to remain effective instruments of democracy are

1. Providing a voice for the demands of all sections of societies: Political parties should not come under the control of special interest groups but instead should represent the interests of all sections of society. Otherwise, they will fail to represent the aspirations of the people in a democracy.

2. Resisting the influence of criminal elements: Political parties should not become criminalized. If they come under the control of criminals, then then can no longer represent the interest of the people in a democracy.