Proportional Representation Electoral System
A Stepping Stone in the Furthering of Indian Democracy
Keywords:
Indian voting system, general elections, FPTPS, proportional representation system, Indian democracyAbstract
The paper seeks to present some comparative benefits of a proportional representation voting system of democratic selection of representatives vis-à-vis the present system of voting in India characterized by the term First Past the Post System (FPTPS). Authors argue that a proportional representation system would not only result in a more participatory democracy but will also help do away with some of the anomalies that exist in the present system.
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