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Having regard to the magnitude and diversity of India, it is an eloquent testimony of the parliamentary system of Indian democracy that the basic framework as bequeathed to us in 1950 has been preserved, Shortcomings in the system are amenable to realistic solution within the precincts of the present constitution if the major political parties bring their commitment to national unity and progress to bear on devising solutions. There is no need for a radical change in the Constitution or to switch over from the parliamentary system to the Presidential system of government. With such diversity and immensity of the population, it would almost be impossible to operate a Presidential system in India. Elections are the life-breath of India's democratic polity. The health and vitality of parliamentary democracy are sustained by ensuring free, fair and peaceful elections where the verdict of the people finds full expression. Elections to the parliament conducted over the past 68 years or so have, except for minor aberrations, been successful and widely acclaimed in the country. India is ranked as one of the 39 countries with a stable democratic set up in the World.