Elections are rightly said to be the barometer of democracy.
(i) It is through elections that the people give expression to their opinion.
(ii) It is through elections that the persons who have to work as representative of the people are identified.
(iii) Any unpopular government can be unseated in an election.
(iv) Elections are the time when it is possible to debate publicly on various socio-economic issues. Different issues and subjects of concern come to the ****.
(v) The true character of social and political workers comes out during the lection campaign. The real worth of individuals can easily be adjudged.
In short, a fair and free election is indicative of the healthy and robust democracy.
