Question : PERCENTAGE OF VOTING DECLINE



(a) whether the Government are aware that percentage of voting is declining in every General Election;

(b) whether people are loosing faith in democracy; and (

(c) if so, the steps to restore the faith of the people in the democracy?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF LAW, JUSTICE & COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)


(a): According to the figures furnished by the Election Commission of India, it is not true to say that percentage of voting is declining in every General Election.

(b)&(c): Do not arise.