Question

Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties to perform their function well.

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Talk about the describe how political parties can be reformed.

Solution:
The following are some recent efforts and suggestions in our country to reform political parties: Anti-defection Law:

• The law says that if any MLA or MP changes parties, they will lose their seat in the legislature. As a result of this law, defections have been reduced, and dissent has been made more difficult.
• Details of Property and Criminal Proceedings During Nomination: It is mandatory for candidates who contest elections to file an affidavit giving details of their property and criminal cases pending against them.
• Mandatory organisational elections and IT returns: Political parties must hold organisational elections and file income tax returns under an order passed by the Election Commission.
• The government should make a law to regulate the internal affairs of political parties.
• Political parties should have one-third of the seats reserved for women.
• Government should promote state funding for elections and give parties money to cover election expenses.
• People should influence political parties through petitions, publicity, and agitation if they disagree with them.