Suggest some reforms to strengthen parties so that they perform their functions well.

Some of the reforms which can strengthen the political parties are as follows:

a) Parties should be asked to nominate women candidates for at least one-third of the seats in the elections. This will also maintain gender equality in the society.

b) Regulation of internal affairs of various parties should be made necessary and a law should be made which will help in the regulation of internal affairs.

c) To eliminate lobbying and unfair competition for the funding a state funding shoul be formed for the elections. The government should also give parties money to support their election expenses.

d) A law should be established to regulate the internal affairs of parties, thereby making them more transparent.