21 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Given the fact there is increasing discrepancy between the seats won and votes received, Should First past the post system be replaced by Proportional representation system. Discuss.

GS Paper 2

Q.2) Given the fact there is increasing discrepancy between the seats won and votes received, should First past the post system be replaced by Proportional representation system? Discuss.

Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/india/first-past-post-house-panel-asks-parties-if-poll-system-should-change-4806011/

http://www.news18.com/news/politics/a-case-for-proportional-representation-system-in-india-646251.html

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/bhubaneswar/high-time-india-adopted-proportionate-electoral-system.html