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Electoral reforms aimed at increasing transparency and reducing criminality in Indian politics are essential for strengthening democracy in India. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The study investigates ongoing electoral reforms in India and their impact on democracy.

February 19, 2026Open Access

Electoral Reforms and the Future of Indian Democracy

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MSManjula SatenahalliKLE University

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Electoral reforms aim to address criminality in Indian democracy, suggesting essential legislative changes.

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The study investigates ongoing electoral reforms in India and their impact on democracy.
Analysis of the Indian electoral system's evolution since independence
Review of Election Commission initiatives
Examination of committee insights into electoral issues
Evaluation of proposed legislative measures for candidate disclosures.
Identified persistent issues including political criminality
Proposed reforms emphasize stricter candidate disclosures
Reforms inspired by historical figures like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Found a need for eligibility restrictions for candidates facing criminal charges.

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Manjula Satenahalli (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a898ecb39a600b3ef73d https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18669643

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