Abstract

India the worlds largest and most vibrant democracy has embarked on a continuous and evolving journey to fortify its democratic foundations since its independence in 1947. Central to this journey has been the persistent pursuit of electoral reforms strategically designed to enhance the integrity transparency fairness and inclusiveness of its intricate electoral system. This research paper offers an exhaustive study of the seminal electoral reforms implemented across Indias post-independence era meticulously analyzing their historical genesis the political and social contexts that necessitated them and their multifaceted impact on the process of democratic deepening. It critically examines a wide array of reforms including the transformative introduction of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems the crucial role of delimitation exercises in ensuring equitable representation proactive legislative and judicial measures enacted to combat th