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The study aims to explore the connection between electoral reforms and the consolidation of democracy in India.

February 19, 2026Open Access

Electoral Reforms and the Future of Indian Democracy: Challenges, Innovations and Democratic Consolidation

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Evaluates the impact of electoral reforms on democratic consolidation in India, indicating the need for deeper changes.

The study aims to explore the connection between electoral reforms and the consolidation of democracy in India.
Evaluated existing electoral reform measures in India
Identified systemic issues affecting electoral performance
Assessed both institutional and technological interventions
Integrated normative democratic theory with empirical evidence
Highlighted persistent challenges like political criminalization and lack of transparency
Identified innovations such as electronic voting machines and candidate disclosures
Argued for reforms addressing equity and citizen empowerment
Stressed the importance of participatory processes in achieving democratic ideals

RAMESH MALAGI (2026) studied this question.

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