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We have seen how crucial political parties are for the working of democracy. Since parties are the most visible face of democracy, it is natural that people blame parties for whatever is wrong with the working of democracy. All over the world, people express strong dissatisfaction with the failure of political parties to perform their functions well. This is the case in our country too. Popular dissatisfaction and criticism have focussed on four problem areas in the working of political parties. Political parties need to face and overcome these challenges to remain effective instruments of democracy.

Following are some suggestions to reform parties. Which of them is helpful to curb the misuse of money and muscle power in politics?

1)      There should be state funding for elections.

2)      Parties should give one-third of their tickets to women candidates.

3)      Parties should look for leaders from rural areas.

4)      A body should be set up to regulate the economic affairs of the party.

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The Election Commission passed a rule requiring all political parties to hold regular elections and file income tax returns. A minimum percentage of tickets, possibly one-third, should be allotted to female candidates by political parties. In the same vein, there should be a certain percentage of women in the party's decision-making institutions. The government should provide funding for elections. The government should give political parties money to cover election-related costs. This support could, for instance, come from gas, paper, or a phone call. Following the number of votes the party received in the previous election, it might also be given in cash.

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