Explain any five characteristics of popular participation in the election process of India.
1. People’s participation in election is usually measured by voter turnout figures.
2. Turnout indicates the percent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.
3. In India the poor, illiterate and underprivileged people vote in larger proportion as compared to the rich and privileged section.
4. The interest of voters in election-related activities has been increasing over the years.
5. More than half of the people identified themselves as being close to one or other political party.
6. One out of every seven voters is a member of a political party.
