INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD

Abstract: India's voting system supports its democracy. It has changed a lot since 1947. The Election Commission and groups make ongoing updates. Major issues persist. Lawmakers must act. Crime in politics remains a key concern. Fixes require full reports on candidates' past crimes. They block those facing charges from running. These ideas stem from leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. They aim to strengthen the election process.

This study reviews how election changes boost democracy's quality, trust, and openness in India. As the largest democracy, India deals with vote fraud, lost voter rights, hidden campaign funds, criminals in office, and fading trust in vote bodies. The work tests current fixes, such as conduct rules, EVMs, VVPATs, and reports on assets and crimes. It also checks debates on government election funds, one-time polls, stricter money rules, and controls on social media lies. From expert studies, government papers, and other nations' examples, the paper claims steady full reforms ensure clean, fair votes. Key results show strong changes build system trust, grow public input, lift faith in votes, and firm up India's democracy.