Sat Oct 05 03:16:33 UTC 2024: ## Election Commission Faces Challenge: Ensuring Internal Democracy Within Political Parties
**Jalore, Rajasthan (October 4, 2024):** While India’s multi-party democracy thrives on diversity, a concerning trend of political parties relying on individual charisma rather than internal democratic structures has emerged. Despite their crucial role in upholding the nation’s democratic framework, many parties struggle to maintain democratic practices within their own organizations.
This raises the question: Can the Election Commission (EC) play a more active role in ensuring these parties practice internal democracy?
The Hindu’s Parley Podcast delves into this complex issue, featuring insightful discussions with former Chief Election Commissioner O.P. Rawat and PRS Legislative Research President M.R. Madhavan.
The podcast explores the challenges and potential solutions to this issue, highlighting the importance of strong internal democratic practices within political parties for the overall health of India’s democracy.
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