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4. It has been argued that the 'First past the post' system fails to represent the will of the majority and encourages vote-bank politics. In this context, examine whether India should adopt Proportional Representation System to reform our electoral process.

Approach:

Briefly discuss both electoral systems.

Critically analyse both system and their utilization.

Reasons to consider Proportional Representation in a diverse country like India and complications involved in its implementation.