Question 14GS2GS1
राजनीतिक दलों के भीतर आंतरिक लोकतंत्र का स्तर भारतीय पार्टी प्रणाली की वैधता और पारदर्शिता को कैसे प्रभावित करता है? भारत में अपर्याप्त अंतः-पार्टी लोकतंत्र को संबोधित करने के लिए किसी कानून के बारे में सुधार किए जा सकते हैं? To what extent does the level of internal democracy within political parties impact the [questioning of] legitimacy of the Indian party system? What reforms can address the challenges of inadequate intra-party democracy in India? (Answer in 250 words, 15 marks)
Introduction
Internal democracy within political parties means transparency in their functioning, equitability in representation and accountability mechanism of the party leadership.
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Main Body
Extent of intra-party democracy in legitimate functioning of Indian party system:
1Determines the diversity of representation in the party landscape across India.
Eg: Greater female representation within the partygenderequal polity.
2Determines the sources of funding for the party and the candidate choice for elections.
underdemocratic partycriminalisation of politics.
3Intra-party democracy ensures accountability of leadership.
4De-centralises the decision-making authority → equal opportunities for everyone to climb up the ladder.
5Seals with favorititis and nepotism in the party.
Ensures clear articulation of party's constitutional ethos and ideological goalsreflect the aspirations of overall party landscape.
Challenges of Intra-Party Democracy in India:
1lack of hierarchical evolution of power → centralised party authority.
2No transparency with regards to the party functioning, utilisation of candidates etc.
3lack of diversity in allocation of party tickets to candidates.
4No explicit constitutions of parties.
151 words2 paragraphs
Conclusion
Therefore, election commission of India, along with active citizenry, robust legal standards and global best practices can help in ensuring intra-party democracy.
22 words
- Clear articulation of what internal democracy means
- Identification of key factors affecting party legitimacy
- Discussion of real-world impacts like criminalization of politics
- Structured approach to challenges
Topper
Ritika Chitlangia
Subject & Paper
GS2GS1
Topic
Political Systems and Democracy
Internal Democracy in Political Parties
Intra-party democracy and legitimacy of party system
Writing Stats
193
Total words
2
Paragraphs
analytical and prescriptive
Tone