- The importance of elections in a democracy is as follows:
(1) The cornerstone of democracy: Through elections, the people elect the representatives of their choice and hand over the reins of government, which is a peaceful and non-violent means of removing those who do not like their rule.
- Thus, free, free and fair elections are the cornerstone of folk skin.
(2) Supremacy of the people: Government in the country can be formed not by any caste or community, but only by the people.
- Thus the people are elected through elections and their majority paves the way for the formation of the government.
- In short, the government is formed or changed only with the consent of the people.
(3) Medium of political education: Questions and challenges remain before the country at the time of elections.
- To solve this, the ideas of political parties and candidates are becoming clear.
- The brainstorming of the masses for the solution of various questions can bring about a decisive solution.
- In short, it helps in giving voice to election questions and giving proper answers.
- For example, whether a certain caste gets reservation in Gujarat or not?
(4) Public participation: During the election period, people become partners in politics for various reasons.
- It is at the time of elections that political parties become sympathetic to the people and it is at this time that the people express their wishes and expectations.
(5) The main source of power: Winning and majority in elections is essential for the governance to be possible and is not possible without the choice of these people.
- In a democracy, only the people elect representatives and delegate power.