How a ranked voting system will save Democracy! — Part 2

ByBalachandran Viswaram

In the last article, we discussed the demerits of the current electoral system. And its skewed advantage to the ruling party. The incumbent Gov. has access to the public distribution system directly or indirectly influencing 75% of the Indian population. Unless they goof up or really piss off the voters — their chances of getting re-elected are…

How a ranked voting system will save Democracy! — Part 1

ByBalachandran Viswaram

India is the largest democracy in the world. A record number of voters will turn up to choose their “member of parliament” and then the select group of MPs will select the next Prime Minister. Our current voting system is not corrupt, but it is not favorable to the real income earners of the country….