Question
Discuss the minimum conditions of a democratic election.
Solution
The minimum conditions of a democratic election are discussed below:
(i)First, everyone should be able to choose. This means that everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value.
(ii)Second, there should be something to choose from. Parties and candidates should be free to
contest elections and should offer some real choice to the voters.
(iii)Third, the choice should be offered at regular intervals. Elections must be held regularly after every few years.
(iv)Fourth, the candidate preferred by the people should get elected.
(v)Fifth, elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner where people can choose as they really wish.
