The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections
The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections Posted on 28th August, 2024 (GMT 16:01 hrs) ABSTRACT The article “The Legitimation Crisis of Indian Elections” explores concerns about the integrity of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India. It highlights significant discrepancies between votes polled and counted, with reports suggesting potential manipulation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and questioning the Election Commission’s transparency. The article argues that these issues have deepened the legitimacy crisis of India’s electoral system, challenging the credibility of the current government and the democratic process as a whole. “That a political party which works for the defense and growth of capitalism is called “Socialist,” and a despotic government “democratic,” and a rigged election “free” are familiar linguistic-and political-features which long predate Orwell.” — Herbert Marcuse, One-Dimensional Man (1964) In the...