The Future of Indian Elections: Between Constitutional Promises and Practical Realities; Reassessing Financial Fairness, Digital Safeguards, and Social Justice

Abstract

India, the world’s largest democracy which has for decades celebrated its democratic electoral processes as the foundation of a democratic government. Periodic elections have therefore operated and have been served as constitutional rituals that uphold the principle of citizen sovereignty and citizen control since independence.The base of India's democracy is the constitutional assurance of free and fair elections, but problems like structural inequalities, technological disinformation, and hidden finance have weakened modern processes, even though the legal structure for elections is elaborated by articles like 324-329 and the Representation of the people acts, the visibility and equality embedded in the structured framework of the constitution are currently in jeopardy because of the increase in financial control, technological misuse and socio-economic bias. This abstract interprets the case. In order to achieve the constitutional expectations of participatory governance it is through an examination of three aspects of the election which are technological constitution, financing and the collaboration between elections, social and economic justice- the research states how inequality, money, and technology affect representational fairness. To reduce expenses, manage campaigns, and implement digital safeguards, it also reviews the One Nation, one election concept. As a constitutional amendment. The research gets to a decision that constitutional changes that provides a balance between efficiency, accountability and diversity is crucial for structural modification in 21st century democratic republics. It is important to bring about financial and security changes and integration of one nation and one election into the constitutional framework to balance efficiency with fundamental democratic principles outlined in part three of the Indian Constitution to achieve justice, equality, and participation rather than being just mere formalities. A more equitable and inclusive electoral system is demanded with the views of the socially excluded class and can be successfully achieved by the conjunction of one nation, one election plan. It would usually transform institutional frameworks, government funding, and digital protection.