There are certain conditions which make an election democratic.
These are as follows:
(i) Everyone should be able to choose, i.e. everyone should have one vote and every vote should equal value. Universal Adult Franchise.
(ii) There should be parties and candidates to choose from, freedom to contest and a wide choice for people.
(iii) Elections must be held at regular intervals.
(iv) Elections should be held in a fair and free atmosphere to be democratic.
(v) Elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner and people should have foil freedom to vote for any candidate they like.
