To what extent does the level of internal democracy within political parties impact the functioning and legitimacy of the Indian party system? What reforms can address the challenges of inadequate intraparty democracy in India?

India called by 'Mother of democracy' is the 'largest democratic nation of world' also has glaring leds of internal democracy amongst political partities. Lack of Internal democracy: - Candidate selection based on many power differing good candidate from politi. - Concentration of power with two : Dynasty policy has led to monopoly over power by few privileged families - Effect on Women representation : Legal moratorium LLRFA) alone cannot suffice in bringing parity in gender representation - Criminalisation of politics : easy alum to introduce top 46/47 of United constitute of 1RU U.S have criminal background FIPJ - Class & Caste based divician : Money is caste are valued over & above dedication & expertise

Impact of Internal democracy on Indian Party system - Discouragement to genuine leaders : Candidates selection in money & muscle power deter good candidate from politi - Concentration of power with two : Dynasty policy has led to monopoly over power by few privileged families - Effect on Women representation : Legal moratorium LLRFA) alone cannot suffice in bringing parity in gender representation - Criminalisation of politics : easy alum to introduce top 46/47 of United constitute of 1RU U.S have criminal background FIPJ - Class & Caste based divician : Money is caste are valued over & above dedication & expertise Reform to address it - Legal obligation to conduct inter-candidate secret ballotry for free - Audit & Monitoring you to ECT : favour use derequiter such practice that won't follow internal democracy - Reservation for Women SC/ST within the party – can help build the platform for given leaders - Electoral finding reform : Dinah Loswomi Committee calls for state funding to regulate anonymous funding - Data on unfitting deism for criminals convicted