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Question: Fast Facts on the Commonwealth and Elections

Answer: Elections Overview
The Commonwealth Charter recognises “the
inalienable right of individuals to participate in
democratic processes, in particular through free and
fair elections in shaping the society in which they
live.”
A democratic election takes place in an environment
where there are multiple political parties, where
there is confidence, transparency and accountability
in the electoral process, and where voters are free to
exercise an informed choice between alternative
candidates for office.

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(Source: Commonwealth Secretariat , 23 Apr 2021)

Source Link: https://thecommonwealth.org/commonwealth-fast-facts