The following points state outcomes of elections in India
(i) The ruling parties routinely lose elections in India both at the national and state levels.
In fact in every two out of the three elections held in the last fifteen years, the ruling party lost.
(ii) Candidates who are known to have spent a lot of money on 'buying votes' and those with known criminal connections often lose elections.
(iii) Barring very few disputed elections, the electoral outcomes are usually accepted as 'people's verdict' by defeated party.
So, considering the above points, it is truly said that one final test of the free and fairness of election lies in the outcome itself.

The three major functions of Election Commission of India are
(i) Election commission takes decisions on every aspect of conduct and control of elections.
(ii) It implements the code of conduct and can punish any candidate or party that violates it.
(iii) It controls the government officers who are posted on the election duty.

Universal Adult Franchise
Right to express one's choice by vote is called Franchise. When the right to vote or franchise is given to every adult in a state, it is known as the Universal Adult
Franchise.
Reasons for Adopting in India
In India, elections are held on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise. To elect their representatives, elections are held from time to time. In India, we have indirect democracy. The government is run by the representatives, who are elected by the people. Every citizen of India, who has completed 18 years of age, has been given the right to vote irrespective of his caste, religion, sex etc.
Everybody, whether he is rich or poor, young or old, man or woman, learned or illiterate should have equal voice in our democracy. 'One person, one vote' makes our government responsible to all citizens.

Election held after every five years is termed as general election.

No, communal electorate is not a feature of election system in India.

Election should be conducted in a free and fair manner where people can choose according to their wishes and this type of election is known as Democratic Election.

Chaudhary Devi La! formed the new party, Lok Dal.

(a) Elections enable people to judge the performance of the government.
(c) Elections enable people to evaluate the performance of the judiciary.

Unfair

The candidates standing for election are required to give a detailed statement of their property. This is done to keep a check on their corrupt practices, if any. They should not enhance their property and assets, if they won the election.