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The paper aims to examine the evolution and impact of electoral reforms in India on democratic deepening.

February 20, 2026Open Access

Electoral Reforms and Democratic Deepening in India: An Analysis of Trends and Challenges

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This analysis reveals challenges undermining elections in India, indicating necessary reforms for improved democracy.

The paper aims to examine the evolution and impact of electoral reforms in India on democratic deepening.
Qualitative analysis of policy documents and election data
Review of scholarly literature
Examination of historical electoral reforms from 1951 to present
Identified challenges like money power, misuse of resources, and disinformation in elections
Highlighted contributions and limitations of reforms such as EVMs and campaign finance regulations
Proposed policy recommendations to enhance electoral integrity and transparency

Poornima Kate (2026) studied this question.

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