The Mandate Episode 3 | Is the Proportional Representation suitable for India?

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The Mandate Episode 3 The Mandate is a three part series by Harish Narasappa on the history of the two dominant electoral systems: first-past-the-post system and proportional representation system, and its implications in India. Mr Narasappa is a lawyer and member of the Karnataka Election Watch and the National Election Watch. Will the Proportional Representation method work in the political climate of India? Mr Narasappa highlights the challenges towards incorporating this method in the Indian electoral system, and the need for a national debate on the same.