The volume contains essays that probe the need for electoral reform in the Indian context in order to deepen the democratic process, strengthen the instruments of public accountability and guarantee opportunity for meaningful voter participation. It critiques the electoral system in India throwing light on the electoral process. It views the increasing influence of money and muscle power and corruption in elections, the pernicious behaviour of elected representatives. It deals with functioning of political parties with reference to elections including their interaction and use of media and the need to immunise local bodies against party politics. Presenting diverse perspectives, scholars view the media’s perspectives as well: the journalists’ dilemma when covering polls the role of civil society in the electoral process.