What do you mean by election? Why is it needed in a democracy?

Election is a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Elections are essential because:

A. In any large community it is not possible for all people to sit together every day and take all the decisions. Nor is it possible for everyone to have the time and knowledge to take decisions on all matters. Therefore, in most democracies people choose their representatives who rule on their behalf.

B. Elections are fought on party basis. The party which gets a majority forms the government. If the government fails to work as per its promises, people can change it. This change can be brought about through elections. Thus elections enable people to have control over the government.