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  Elections in China do not represent people's verdict. Explain.      Or Why are elections in China not free and fair? Explain any three reasons. Or Why can't the democratic set up in China be called a true democracy? Explain.

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                  Democracy is a major concept introduced to China in the late 19th century. §  In China, elections are regularly hold after every five years for electing the country's Parliament, called National People's Congress. §  It has nearly 3000 members elected from all over China. Some members are elected by the army. §  This National People's Congress has the power to appoint the president of the country.               §  Before contesting elections, a candidate needs the approval of the Chinese Communist party.           §  Only those who are members of the Chinese Communist Party or eight smaller parties allied to if -are allowed to contest elections in China.            §  The government is always formed by the communist party.                              §  Thus, we cannot say that the elections in China are  free and fair. It is always restricted by the communist   party.