Working out an electoral security model
I have, in my previous article, highlighted the rationale for having armed forces on the ground during elections because of the highly tense political climate and the virulent atmosphere of confrontational politics, especially when the next general election is likely to be held without the dissolution of Parliament.
Electoral security: Important for a fair election
Unless the voters feel safe—and if the EC fails to deploy forces under its control within a security template that should have been prepared by now (and if the use of security forces is reactive rather than proactive)—it will be a total wastage of the 70 percent of the election budget apportioned to security.
Challenges for the next election commission
Elections are the only instrument of democratic and peaceful transfer of power with the consent and choice of the majority. Therefore,
Losing faith in electoral processes
No elections in a democratic world are perfect, be it in a liberal or an emerging democracy.
August 30, 2017
Working out an electoral security model
I have, in my previous article, highlighted the rationale for having armed forces on the ground during elections because of the highly tense political climate and the virulent atmosphere of confrontational politics, especially when the next general election is likely to be held without the dissolution of Parliament.
August 27, 2017
Electoral security: Important for a fair election
Unless the voters feel safe—and if the EC fails to deploy forces under its control within a security template that should have been prepared by now (and if the use of security forces is reactive rather than proactive)—it will be a total wastage of the 70 percent of the election budget apportioned to security.
September 24, 2016
Challenges for the next election commission
Elections are the only instrument of democratic and peaceful transfer of power with the consent and choice of the majority. Therefore,
January 6, 2016
Losing faith in electoral processes
No elections in a democratic world are perfect, be it in a liberal or an emerging democracy.
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