Which Electoral System Ensures Real Representation?. Issue 1 (June 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vundru, Raja Sekhar
• Is Part Of: Journal of social inclusion studies. Volume 5:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2019-06
• Subjects: Representation -- electoral method -- socially marginalized groups; Social integration -- Periodicals; Marginality, Social -- Periodicals; 302.3
• DOI: 10.1177/2394481119859672
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2394-4811

Abstract

Abstract: The article focuses on the electoral thoughts and ideas of Ambedkar, Gandhi and Patel. Dr Ambedkar's efforts for the implementation of representative electoral system have been discussed, along with the evolution of electoral methods that determines every election in India. The article highlights the shortcomings of electoral methods adopted in India as socially marginalized groups and classes have always been underrepresented or represented inappropriately. The article also discusses the functioning of different electoral methods such as two round system and proportional representation system. The present electoral system adopted in India needs to be reformed as per Ambedkar's electoral ideas to ensure representative, inclusive and equitable democracy.