What are the disadvantages of direct elections?

Can cause violence

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Exploitation of caste, religion, and linguistic identity

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Election campaigns disrupt daily lives

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Democratic nature of elections

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The correct options are
A Can cause violence
B Exploitation of caste, religion, and linguistic identity
C Election campaigns disrupt daily lives
Direct elections have their own disadvantages. Election campaigns can disrupt daily lives of people. They can cause violence, and law and order issues if things go out of control. There have been many instances where votes of people have been bought in exchange for money or other gifts. These elections can also exploit caste, religion, and linguistic identity of people.

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