Political parties are also important non-state institutions that can play an important role in holding the executive i.e. the government accountable. In a democratic politics, a political party announces its election manifesto to inform the public about its future plans and programs, nominates candidates to implement those programs, contest elections, and seek the people’s mandate. Forms government with.
An election manifesto is a political party’s commitment to the people. It is important for a political party to hold accountable those it has nominated and elected into positions of power. But in our country it has become completely the opposite. It is the elected Chief Executive Officer who has taken over the party and uses it as an instrument to carry out misdeeds, turning the party into a den of crime and corruption.
Another big price to pay for elections ‘at any cost’ would be to make public servants completely partisan. Naked politicization has already almost completely blurred the lines between the ruling party and state functionaries, namely bureaucrats and members of law enforcement agencies. Many employees of our republic are now behaving like party cadre. They have become instruments of oppression by the government, paving the way for an authoritarian government.
Another consequence of an election at any cost would be a possible economic collapse, and the common people would have to bear the brunt of such collapse. Economic hardship could make people even angrier – many are already angry about losing voting rights – and widespread anger could lead to mass uprisings that could destabilize the status quo.
Another consequence of a lopsided election would be problems with the government’s legitimacy. Due to the last two failed elections, the government is already facing a legitimacy crisis. Another contentious election will escalate this crisis, making the government more dependent on outside powers, compromising our sovereignty.